This year for Valentines Day I wanted to try something a little bit different so I have put together what I am calling the Love Bracelet. It is made with pink jade and vermeil gold which encourages gentle healing, love and protection. The reason I am calling this the Love Bracelet is for two reasons, one, for those you love to own and cherish and two, each bracelet sends love elsewhere. I am donating 15% of proceeds to support the Irish Cancer Society.

My piece is on my online shop and to take a look click here or on the image to the left,

Happy Valentines Day,

Ali

So here I am in 2012 so soon……

2012 for Ali Nash is looking like a new and exciting chapter. Strictly speaking the next two months are a little bit of time for me to take some proper time to design my new collection which I am really excited about. In February I will be making my way to Hong Kong to source my stones in my usual three/four days of craziness which I do every year. With some luck I can pull some time aside to hopefully travel after this maybe Morocco or India if I am really lucky so that I can find some new inspiration and build the collection I really want to bring out during the year.

Apart from my own side projects within my line I am already looking into a lot of really exciting projects with people that I met in both Dublin and London last year. The more I look into it and the more i reconnect from the busy end of 2011, this year for Ali Nash Jewellery is shaping up to be slightly hectic but very new and exciting.

I will post as things come up as always throughout the year,

Warm wishes for all of you this year,

Ali

Ali Nash Jewellery has found a beautiful home in Paris. Today I am sending off some work to be sold in the STORIE boutique on the Rue Delambre in the 14eme arrondissement. After living there  in the past years it’s amazing to have myself present again in this little gem of a shop in such a great city. They celebrate a lot of really beautiful design from around the world that can come together to tell a story…

“There are so many talented people in the world who create fantastic things, but paradoxically we buy more and more standardized objects and uneventful. So we decided to open a shop that seeks to tell the story of the products it sells, their provenance, and to provide access to many artisans and designers who deserve to be recognized.”

I’m delighted to be a part of their story and Paris once more!

Ali

The studio and I are in Christmas shock, it’s that time of year again and that means that The Crafts & Design Fair 2011 is set to fill the RDS hall for 5 days beginning the 30th of November. I’m really excited to bring out some new designs to my new stand space 63 in the Main Hall this year.

It’s a great opportunity for me every year to move away from my studio space and meet my customers personally. If you are in Dublin during these dates, the 30th Nov-4th Dec make sure to take a note and to pop in, say hello,and really take in the atmosphere. It’s a great event and day out with some really lovely unique pieces from different disciplines across the board,

Hoping to see you this Christmas,

Ali

It’s catch up time and in this super busy time of year for me two projects are making headway at the moment….

One of these projects is The Laundry Room and their Christmas Pop Up Shop which is in a really great and interesting space. This will be my first time showing in a Pop Up Shop in London not to mention in a georgian house. It will be open for two days in full and I am so excited to ship my pieces over for London to see. If you are lucky enough to live in or be passing through London on the 3rd or 4th of December try to grab some time for a peek of what The Laundry Room has in store this Christmas.

Aswell as this I have just completed a small collection of my work that will be placed in a new online shop called The Design Basket just in time for Christmas and even better for last minute present buying. The website showcases a huge amount of really lovely contemporary work from Irish designers and I’m delighted to hold my own space side by side with them.

More exciting things coming up for me really soon! Such a busy season, such an exciting season.

Now…back to work,

Ali

Ali Nash Jewellery is so excited to be accepted to exhibit at ORIGIN Contemporary Craft Fair , Spitalfields Market, London E1 6EW. 22- 28 September 2011. This will be my first year at this exciting retail fair, so look forward to meeting you all there. Stand E14 For more information see (www.originuk.org)

“Origin is the Crafts council’s annual showcase of original contemporary craft, bringing together 200 of the most innovative UK and international makers as selected by a panel of leading experts.  It offers a rare chance to buy unique objects and meet the maker face to face”  In assocation with Liberty London .

Amethyst & Solar Quartz Necklace

Grey Angalite & Aventurine Drop Hoop Earrings

Pink Jade Hoop Earrings

Lilac Lava and Blue Calcite Necklace

Lapis Hoop % Chain Earrings

Ruby Zosite Leaf Pendant

Meet the Designers Heather Finn Cashmere Knits, Ali Nash Precious Jewellery & Ruth Griffin Vintage Curios

A preview of new Designs….

Dipping into photos of a recent trip to Bali for inspiration.  This jungle trek revealed natures natural beauty at its prime…..wonderful colours and shapes… enjoy!!