INNER ISLAND

INNER ISLAND is the workshop and jewelry brand of Irish designer Gemma O’Leary, who works in Ferrybank, County Kilkenny. Pieces are made by hand in Ireland in small batches or to order. The collection includes necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and bangles with contemporary forms designed for everyday wear.

The designs offer several ways to make a piece personal. Initial necklaces are built from hand-stamped letters and can be expanded with additional elements; other designs use leaves and gemstones to mark people or moments. The commissions section invites customers to discuss a personal piece, from its concept to its finish, rather than choosing only from a standard design.

Materials include sterling silver, recycled gold, gold vermeil, and solid 9-karat gold in made-to-order pieces. The brand describes its vermeil as a three-micron gold layer over sterling silver. Its materials are listed as nickel- and lead-free, and each fine-jewelry piece is submitted to the Dublin Assay Office for hallmarking.

Hand production is central to the offering: Gemma works at her bench in a South Kilkenny studio, making pieces in small batches or individually to order. That approach supports commissions and variations in size or finish; the timing and details are agreed with the customer before production.

The shop operates online, with free shipping in Ireland and tracked international delivery. Its published policy allows returns within 30 days and provides a one-year guarantee on gold plating: if a piece loses its shine during that period, the guarantee provides free replating. For questions about an order, repair, or commission, Gemma handles inquiries by email, usually within two business days.

The catalog pairs ready-to-order designs with the option of discussing a custom piece; questions about orders, repairs, and commissions go directly to Gemma by email.

One design featured on the site is the Ammil earring, a sculptural piece about four centimeters long and weighing 3.5 grams, designed to move lightly. Its product listing offers it in sterling silver, gold vermeil, or solid gold, showing how the catalog pairs expressive forms with specific dimensions and materials.