Isla MacDonald Jewellery
Hand crafted unique silver jewellery. I studied Jewellery and Silversmithing at Cardonald College in Glasgow for three years, graduating in 2008.
During the following three years I worked in jewellery sales and a workshop in Glasgow gaining varied experiences of the trade. This year I returned to live in the Highlands and have the opportunity to make my own designs again. I have focused on simple, fairly organic shapes and add colour with semi-precious gemstones. Send me a message if you are interested in any of the designs pictured.
25/08/2024
More replacement stock for The Alchemist Gallery! Lots of bright colours.
18/08/2024
A special bracelet from last weekend. I made an interlocking silver heart bracelet for a close friend's baby shower gift.
03/08/2024
A few more pieces for The Alchemist Gallery! I love the contrasting blues of topaz and iolite rings together.
14/07/2024
Special commission, rose quartz and green agate rings to go in a beautiful stack with the amethyst one I posted last month. I love the contrasting colours and cuts of these stones!
14/07/2024
Some pieces recently replaced at The Alchemist Gallery in Dingwall.
15/06/2024
Three commission rings! Amethyst set square ring is customer's birthstone and the 3 gold beads represent her siblings. Blue topaz ring was requested round, instead of square. And the silver spinner ring is for wearing on your thumb and fidgeting with.
19/05/2024
A recent commission, collected on Saturday. Square bangle set with blue topaz, synthetic emerald and cubic zirconia! Something a bit different, stone colours represent important family members.
12/05/2024
Replacement pieces for The Alchemist Gallery! Lots of sparkle.
11/05/2024
New pieces on display in Johnson's Jewellery!
28/04/2024
One of my favourite commissions! Stacking silver rings set with the customer's own, inherited stones. Sparkling diamonds, with a bright blue sapphire and a few yellow gold beads. Combining modern and traditional.
27/04/2024
Lambing time, April distractions again!
24/03/2024
I made something a bit different a few weeks ago. A silver and 9ct yellow gold ear cuff, this sits at the top of your ear and I reticulated the silver to add texture.
The gold and pearl square ring is a commission piece from a few years ago, it was in to be sized up slightly and have a pearl replaced. Looking good as new now.
18/02/2024
Replacement stock all delivered to The Alchemist Gallery and Johnson's Jewellery! Shiny silver and colours that pop.
04/02/2024
Special orders, I can make square rings in any size. They sit on a round ring stick 3 sizes smaller than they fit on your fingers because of the extra space created in the 4 corners. The 3 rings in the picture were specially ordered in the correct finger size for customers at the Alchemist Gallery.
06/01/2024
Happy New Year to all my customers and followers. I hope everyone has had a restful festive period. Here are some recent pieces and Christmas presents! It's safe to show them off now.
25/12/2023
Merry Christmas to all my customers and followers, I hope you have a great day!
Below is a special commission, bridesmaid jewellery for my brother and his beautiful bride's wedding. Triangle bracelets and drop earrings for the 2 bridesmaids and mini bracelets for the flower girls. All made in sterling silver and gold plated to match their outfits.
02/12/2023
First heart ring I've made in a few years, this is going on display in Johnson's Jewellery today. It sits sideways on the finger, so looks a bit different.
19/11/2023
Latest additions at the Alchemist Gallery. All shiny and bright, colours that pop.
21/10/2023
Replacement pieces arriving at The Alchemist Gallery next week. Lots of bright colours!
24/09/2023
A few recent pieces! The sparkly drop earrings are a commission for an Alchemist Gallery customer, and the pink garnet and topaz necklace is now on display in Johnson's Jewellery. I love how these 2 bright colours pop together!
05/08/2023
New jewellery made recently and dropped off at The Alchemist Gallery!
09/07/2023
Some recent additions and re-stock pieces for The Alchemist Gallery in Dingwall! Nice bright colours for Summer and I have lots more pieces to make.
22/04/2023
Annual April distractions again! I've been busy helping with lambing in my spare time the last few weeks. I will be back to making new jewellery very soon!
01/01/2023
Happy New Year to all my customers and followers! I hope 2023 is a good one for you all! A few more titanium pieces and a couple of recent commissions to round off 2022.
27/11/2022
New titanium pendants! I love the strong blues and purples combined with fresh water pearls.
13/11/2022
Pieces that have recently arrived at The Alchemist Gallery, some replacements and some brand new!
05/11/2022
New pieces now on display in Johnson's Jewellery in Dingwall.
19/10/2022
On Sunday I attended an exciting course at Vanilla Ink, The Smiddy in Banff. I learnt about working with titanium. It's starts of a slightly dull silver colour and then changes colour when you heat it up with a blowtorch. Really inspiring, just need to decide what to make next!
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