Nigel O'Reilly Goldsmith jobs and careers

About Nigel O'Reilly Goldsmith

Nigel O'Reilly is an established high-jewellery designer and goldsmith based in the West of Ireland. Each item of O’Reilly’s high jewellery is designed and created in-house sourcing only the highest quality certified gemstones and fair-mined gold. The company has trained its own staff in areas of goldsmithing and diamond setting making this studio one of the best in Europe for its level of in-house expertise. Nigel’s background originally started in the world of precision-engineering, creating vascular surgical devices and that career developed into a love for shaping metals and creating unusual pieces of ‘wearable-art’. O’Reilly’s work is defined by the blending of ancient and modern techniques in his own inimitable style, complete with vibrant and voracious quantities of coloured gemstones. His recognizable gold latticework is a signature of the brand, as are generous volumes and undulating shapes. Clients who enjoy these calling cards are those who return time and time again for bespoke pieces. O’Reilly works only to technical perfection, using both innovative technology and ancient tradition to ensure that every angle of every piece is open to microscopic scrutiny. O’Reilly’s reputation for its artistic masterpieces has gleaned numerous accolades in previous years; from international features in publications such as FORBES US, The New York Times, The Financial Times, ELLE USA and Town and Country Magazine; Nigel O'Reilly’s High Jewellery collection has been worn by celebrities such as Hailee Steinfeld, Maya Hawke, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan and more. Working with international bodies, his collections have been showcased at The Dubai Expo, The Florida Palm Beach Show, along with sales and exhibitions through Sotheby’s New York, Sotheby’s Los Angeles, and within the exclusive Jewellery Rooms of Bergdorf Goodman, Manhattan, New York, the pinnacle of US luxury.