photo: Courtney Tyler (April 2008)

Photography: Barbara MacNelis

Courtney Tyler Designs

Artist Statement / Press Info

Detroit-born and Dublin-based jewellery designer Courtney Tyler creates unique, bold, chunky designs using only the highest quality all-natural materials such as semi-precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, shells, astonishingly ornate sterling silver Bali beads & Thai Hill Tribe pure silver trinkets. Her ever-evolving designs result in original and eclectic jewellery.

Her inspirations come from the boundless diversity of Mother Nature and she delights in creating unique pieces from materials drawn from the depths of the sea, the tops of the Himalayas, volcanic lava and from deep within the earth.

She strives to create eye-catching personal adornments that reflect your individuality and are certain to become lasting keepsakes and heirlooms.

Private commissions and wholesale inquiries welcomed.
Email: info@courtneydesigns.ie
Website: http://www.courtneydesigns.ie

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Guarantee

I take great pride in my work and take particular care to ensure that your piece of jewellery is of sufficient quality to be a keepsake.

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FAQ’s and misc info about my jewellery:

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What is Thai (Karen Hilltribe) and Bali silver, and how is it made?

I personally hand-pick all of the beads and precious metals that I use. Bali and Thai (Karen) silver are sourced by me in my travels, directly from the artesians themselves.

The Thai beads and pendants I use as a part of my jewelry creations are made by the Karen Hill Tribes in Northern Thailand using traditional methods passes down from generation to generation. Purchasing these Thai beads helps sustain a traditional craft and provides the Karen people with a reliable source of income. The silver content in the Hill Tribe silver beads and pendants is typically 95-99%, even higher than sterling (92.5%). This higher silver content is softer and therefore easier to shape into all the unique and wonderful styles. On close inspection you will notice that no two pieces are exactly alike, attesting to the handmade nature of these beautiful pieces.

Bali silver is astonishingly ornate and has 92.5% (Sterling) or higher silver content. Each dot and spiral meticulously rendered by hand to create the astonishingly ornate beads- each one a work of art in itself! I also go personally to Bali especially to source these ornate silver beads by hand.

Both types of silver comply to Fair Trade regulations.

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Several of my pieces are one of kind and cannot be recreated due to the limited amount of materials available. However I may be able to make a very similar looking piece of jewellery for you using similar stones or colours.

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I would like to have an item of jewellery custom-made to my own design and specifications. Is this possible?

Yes, I will be happy to help you. Please use my contact form to describe the type of design you require (perhaps reference similar items/components on my website) and if you have a budget. I will contact you via email to inform you whether or not it would be possible to make your design, and approximately how much it would cost. I require a 50% non-refundable deposit, to cover the cost of some of the materials. Click here to view more info on my ‘Bespoke Service’.

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I want a piece of jewellery from your website; how can I buy it?

This website will soon be a fully functional E-retail site. At the moment, if you would like to place an order, you can communicate with me through the ‘contact page’, by email, or you can also order by telephone by calling +353-86-376-4189. Please have your card details to hand.