My Bench: Shay Daly
Posted May 06, 2024 |
MAY SPOTLIGHT:
Shay Daly loves being creative and constantly being challenged.
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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. |
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