About Us

doyle design dublin
You are very welcome to Doyle Design Dublin

 

Doyle Design Dublin is owned by husband and wife duo: Barry is a goldsmith and Addrianna is a gem specialist.  We set up our jewellery design business over 20 years ago because we wanted to give people a more personal experience when purchasing jewellery.  We understand the importance of a handmade piece of jewellery and want to share the creative experience with customers, so you know who made your jewellery, why they made it and how it was made.

 

Barry

I  use traditional goldsmithing methods that have been handed down from generation to generation, to be honest I have always avoided computer aided design because if you cant actually make it by hand then you don't really fully comprehend the intricacies of design itself. 

  Goldsmithing has been in my family for many decades I  originally did my apprenticeship with my own father who was also a master goldsmith.  I grew up around the art of goldsmithing, my Dads workshop was actually down the bottom of the garden in our family home.  It was always a source of wonder for me and I used to hang out in there with him peering over his shoulder, fascinated at all the processes, the smells, the flames and smoke.  

As soon as I was old enough he let me have a go and the rest is history.  I did serve my time as a precision engineer too which is certainly very relevant for some of the fine attention to detail that is required for this craft.

Image of Addrianna Doyle Smiling

Addrianna

 

For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for jewellery and gemstones this passion let to my studies in the area of gemstones through the Gemmological Society of Great Britain. 

I couldn't honestly tell you what my favourite gemstone is and whilst I do love diamonds, ( who doesn't)  there us such a range of incredibly beautiful coloured gemstones available now. I do think though that Opals would rank high on my favourites list.   Over the years I have traveled extensively and have built up some incredible contacts for sourcing unusual gemstones, we always joke with our gemstone dealers that I'm always the one looking for a cut or colour of a gemstone that they have never been asked for before.

I think that part of our uniqueness is our attention to detail and going the extra mile for find the right stone or the right cut for our clients and then turning that into a wearable work of art.  Its a great job you get to see people at their happiest and most excited.

 

 

Our Location - Georges St Arcade

We are located in a loft studio within the Georges St Arcade. The arcade was originally but in 1881 as Dublin's first purpose built Victorian Shopping Centre.


Georges St Arcade Old Image Black and white from 1881

(this image dates from the turn of 19 century)

Interior of the Georges St Arcade from 1900's

(interior of the arcade with traders late 1890's)

The building was designed and build by British architects Lockwood & Mauson and it really does display some stunning architecture, but you really have to stand back and look up to appreciate it properly.

 

Georges St Arcade Exterior from Georges St

 Our shop/studio is about half way down on your right hand side if you are coming from the Georges Street entrance to the arcade and whilst we do have some display on the ground floor and at the entrance you really have to come up the stairs to fully appreciate our lovely studio.

Doyle Design Dublin Studio image