A Life Reimagined in Jewellery

I'm Rebecca McDermott, a jewellery designer and maker based on the north east coast of Ireland.

After almost 30 years working in the corporate world, I reached a point where I knew I wanted to do something different. I wanted to spend more time being creative, doing something I genuinely loved and building a business of my own.

So, at 50, I took the leap. I left my corporate career behind and turned what had been my passion and side hustle for the previous eight years into my full-time business. It was a big change, but one I'm so glad I made.

Today, I design and make every single piece of jewellery myself, by hand, in my workshop here on the north east coast of Ireland. My designs are often inspired by the coastline around me, the textures and shapes found in nature, and the beauty of imperfection.

I love creating jewellery that feels a little different. Pieces that aren't necessarily perfect or uniform, but have character, individuality and a story behind them. Jewellery that you'll want to wear every day, treasure for years and perhaps one day pass on.

Sustainability is also an important part of how I work. I use recycled precious metals, responsibly sourced gemstones, lab grown diamonds, and environmentally conscious packaging wherever possible. I believe that beautiful jewellery should be made thoughtfully, with care for both the materials and the people who wear it.

Whether I'm creating a piece for one of my collections or working closely with someone on a bespoke design, everything I make passes through my own hands, from the first stages of making to the final polish.

And I think that's what makes handmade jewellery so special. Knowing the person who made it, the thought that went into it and the story behind it.  Jewellery made to mean something.