My Bench: Shay Daly – Jeweller Magazine: Jewellery News and Trends

SIGNATURE PIECE:

(ENCHANTED IRIS EARRINGS)

 

‘Remarkable 18-carat white and rose gold ‘Enchanted Iris’ Earrings with grey/pink spinel, blue/purple sapphires, tanzanites, and diamonds with a removable drop feature. The piece draws the eye around the natural-coloured gemstones with the use of Fibonacci’s spiral incorporated into the curvature and ‘leaf’ style shapes. The Iris flower is symbolic of hope, courage and wisdom.

FAVOURITE GEMSTONE: Unheated tanzanite or sapphire.

FAVOURITE METAL: White gold.

FAVOURITE TOOL: Laser.

BEST NEW TOOL DISCOVERY: Cutting round discs out of emery paper and putting them on screw-top mandrels.

BEST PART OF THE JOB: Being creative and constantly being challenged.

WORST PART OF THE JOB: Polishing and plating.

BEST TIP FROM A JEWELLER: Don’t dwell; get on with it and try again.

BEST TIP TO A JEWELLER: There is more than one way to do something. Everyone has their own way. Find out what works for you.

BIGGEST HEALTH CONCERN ON THE BENCH: Lungs.

LOVE JEWELLERY BECAUSE: I get to create pieces that have meaning and make people happy.