Ireland’s cultural heritage is deeply rooted in its landscapes, traditions, and craftsmanship. One of the most iconic and enduring symbols of this heritage is the art of dry-stone construction, a skill passed down through generations. In a momentous decision, UNESCO...
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2025: Honouring Heritage with House of Lor Irish Jewellery
March 17th is a day that holds a special place in the hearts of Irish people across the world. St. Patrick’s Day, a global celebration of Ireland’s patron saint, is a time to embrace our heritage, culture, and traditions. From the lush green landscapes of Ireland to...
Finding the Perfect Irish Jewellery Gift for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, affection, and the unique connections that bring us together. While flowers and chocolates are classic gifts, there’s something particularly special about giving a piece of jewellery that lasts a lifetime—a token of love...
Irish Christmas Gift Ideas: Timeless Jewellery Sets from House of Lor
Christmas is a magical season—a time to celebrate love, gratitude, and cherished traditions. If you're searching for Irish Christmas gift ideas, look no further than House of Lor’s exquisite jewellery sets. Whether you're showing appreciation to someone special or...
Black Friday: Origins, Evolution, and Why It’s a Game-Changer for Online Shoppers
Black Friday – the global shopping event that marks the start of the Christmas season, often bringing a mix of excitement and frenzy. But where did it all start, and why has it become such a monumental date on every shopper's calendar? Let’s dive into the history of...
Happy Father’s Day, Dad.
Father’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a celebration of the men who play a pivotal role in shaping our lives. Fathers, often the unsung heroes, deserve recognition for their unwavering love, guidance, and support. As we commemorate this special...
What It Truly Means to Be Intrinsically Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, the world prepares for a sea of green, lively parades, and the unmistakable sound of Irish music echoing through the streets. Yet, beyond the festivities and the Lucky Shamrock lies a deeper connection to what it means to be...
Celebrating Mothers at the Heart of everything
Mother's Day, a day dedicated to honouring the selfless women who fill our lives with love, warmth, and unwavering support, is more than just a hallmark holiday. It is a poignant reminder of the profound impact mothers have on shaping individuals, families, and...
The Timeless Elegance of Irish Celtic Knot Design in Jewellery
Explore the loving meaning of the Irish Celtic Knot. In the realm of jewellery design, few styles possess the enduring allure and cultural richness of Irish Celtic knotwork. With its intricate patterns and deep-rooted symbolism, this design has transcended time and...
Children of Lir: A Tale of Legacy and Beauty
In the heart of Ireland's rich cultural tapestry lies the timeless tale of the Children of Lir, a narrative that has transcended generations, captivating hearts and inspiring creativity. Introducing our Sister Brand products for the first time ever by Celtic Designs...
Unlock the Meaning Behind Your Sparkle: A Guide to Birthstones for Christmas!
Birthstones in jewellery have been adorned by civilisations for centuries, holding a profound significance that transcends mere visual appeal. These gemstones, each associated with a specific month, are not only a testament to the rich tapestry of Earth's treasures...
Halloween Tales: The Enchanting Irish Folklore
As the crisp autumn leaves cover the Emerald Isle and the days grow shorter, Ireland comes alive with the magic of Halloween. This ancient Celtic celebration, known as Samhain, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is a time when the veil...
Discover the Emerald Isle and Authentic Irish Jewellery
Explore Ireland’s top 10 destinations, from Dublin’s vibrant streets to the majestic Cliffs of Moher. Dive into the Emerald Isle’s allure and discover how House of Lor’s authentic Irish Gold jewellery captures each memory.
Summer Vibes: The Enchanting World of Irish Flowers
Ireland's breathtaking landscapes are adorned with a rich tapestry of flowers that hold a special place in the hearts of the Irish people. From the delicate bloom of the shamrock to the vibrant hues of the bluebell, each flower has woven itself into the fabric of...
A Father’s Day Guide to Make His Day Extra Special
Father's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your dad how much you care than with a thoughtful and unique piece of jewellery? At House of Lor Jewellery, we believe that every dad deserves a special gift on this day, and we have the perfect...
The Ardagh Chalice and the Beauty of Irish Heritage
For our Arda jewellery collection, we have sought inspiration from our nation’s wealth of culture and Irish heritage. The overriding objective in creating this collection was to create something new which was both sophisticated and contemporary. This jewellery...
What Does Ireland Mean to You? Exploring the Beauty of the Emerald Isle
Home? Ancestry? Emigration? Celtic Folklore? Family? Green? Shamrock? Saint Patrick’s Day? Music, Literature? Rugged scenery? Beauty? The people? Guinness? Ireland is a country located in northwestern Europe, known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and...
The Caric Collection, in the footsteps of the Giant’s Causeway…
The Giant’s Causeway is one of the most remarkable natural sites in Europe. It is a natural wonder located on the coast of Antrim in Northern Ireland. It was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1986 The design inspiration for the Caric Collection comes from...
The Ninth Wave Collection and The Irish Mythology
House of Lor’s ‘Ninth Wave’ collection was inspired by the majestic Seas that surrounds the island of Ireland. Surrounded by water, Ireland has the Atlantic Ocean to its west, also known at the Wild Atlantic Way, the Celtic Sea to the south, and the Irish Sea...
Irish Jewelry inspired by Ireland’s mythology: DANU
At House of Lor Irish Jewelry, we take our inspiration from our beautiful Irish surroundings, the elements, nature, mythology and folklore. The combination of the Irish mythology goddess, Danu, the mythical mother goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and the celestial...
RTE Lifestyle Christmas Guide
A very big thank you to @sinannfetherston and all the team at RTE Lifestyle for including House of Lor Jewellery in the ‘A very Irish Christmas Gift Guide for 2022’ We are delighted to be included with such incredible artists, jewellers and designers that Ireland has...
The Bangle Bracelet Trend is Back!
What do Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Bella Hadid, and Olivia Wilde all have in common? They’re on board with the glorious return of the statement bangle bracelet. In September, Wilde and Huntington-Whiteley both piled on black and silver designs, and Hadid doubled down...
Black Friday – Favourite jewellery pieces for this season
My name is Vicki, and I am the Marketing Director for House of Lor. Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season, and I can't think of a better time to take you through some of my personal favourite pieces from the House of Lor collection. Pure Gold...
Trees of Ireland: Importance and Mythology
The trees of Ireland have long held a special place in the country's culture and history. House of Lor designs take inspiration from our surroundings, the elements and the natural world we all occupy. For instance, the creativeness of our Wishing Tree Collection is...
DCCI Launches #MadeLocal initiative to promote Irish makers across Ireland
Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is the national agency for the commercial development of Irish designers and makers; the campaign was launched on October 11th, prompting Irish businesses all over Ireland to use the hashtags #MadeLocal and #MadeToLast on...
The Dry Stone Walls of Ireland: The OREON Collection inspiration
The stimulus for the Oreon Collection are the dry stone walls found mainly in the West of Ireland. Our Oreon is a beautiful collection comprising of rings, a bangle, earrings and pendant. The collection is made in Sterling Silver with rare Irish Gold, fundamental to...
What makes House of Lor Jewellery Irish Gold so Special?
Irish jewellery is renowned for its beauty and craftsmanship, and House of Lor Jewellery honours it. Making jewellery is in our blood. The Pillow family have been raised designing and making Celtic jewellery for three generations. For centuries, Irish goldsmiths have...
Irish Design Edit
Ireland is a land of great craftsmanship and design, home to many amazing brands. House of Lor's Irish Design Edit shines a light on talented brands from across all industries so you can see what wonders await right here on the Emerald Isle. Ireland is synonymous with...
House of Lor featured in Irish Central
We are so thrilled to be featured in Irish Central buy Irish section as part of a paid partnership to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. Irish Central, bringing Ireland to you Irish Central has been at the centre of major news announcements affecting Irish people since...
International Women’s Day: Irish women, past and present
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to recognise the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The occasion celebrates women's achievements and raises awareness about women's equality and lobbies for accelerated gender...
Valentine’s Day: Love is all you need, actually
Valentine's Day is a very popular tradition around the world to celebrate love. What is love? The universal question, that depending on who you ask or what culture they belong to has a different answer from each. Love, as defined by the English Oxford Dictionary, is:...
A curated Christmas edit of our most loved jewellery pieces
Hi, my name is Vicki, and I am the Marketing Director for House of Lor. I absolutely love Christmas; it is my favourite time of year. As Christmas is fast approaching, I would like to take you through some of my personal favourite pieces from the House of Lor...
Celebrating Thanksgiving from Ireland
Here at House of Lor, we always acknowledge Thanksgiving Day. It is a special day in the year for our American customers. Did you know more than 31.5 million residents claim Irish ancestry? The city with the highest Irish population is Boston, Massachusetts. At...
House of Lor Launches 5 New Irish Jewellery Collections
These five new Irish jewellery collections are our most significant new product offering for our HOUSE OF LOR jewellery line since its launch. For the new jewellery collections, we have sought inspiration from our nation’s wealth of culture, beautiful landscapes of...
Gemstone Jewellery Selection Guide
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal that, in cut and polished form, is used to make Jewelry. The traditional classification in the West, which goes back to the ancient Greeks, begins with a distinction between precious and semi-precious; In modern...
Halloween in Ireland and its Celtic Roots
Halloween in Ireland. We at House of Lor love Halloween, especially the dressing up! It's a very popular time in Ireland. Lots of children and adults will participate in the fun of Halloween on the night of October 31st; however, few will be aware of its ancient...
How to Layer your Jewellery Pieces
SOMETIMES LESS IS NOT MORE! It's often said that less is more when it comes to accessories, but sometimes, a single piece of Jewelry isn't enough to bring your outfit together. Layering your Jewelry can make a bold statement that really sets your look apart. But that...
The Tree of Life Symbol
Symbols are a meaningful and stylish way of representing an idea in the world of jewellery. Certain concepts can’t be expressed as deeply with words, and symbols transcend a message on their own. One popular symbol that is rich in interpretations and meaning is...
Jewellery Allergy Advice: To Wear or Not to Wear Jewellery…
We are often asked about jewellery allergy advice and our brands composite material make-up. As Nickel allergies are quite common. We have created a blog to help you understand what a Nickel allergy is and to reassure you, if you are a sufferer, that House of Lor...
House of Lor Jewellery Brand Name Story
One of the most ancient forms of decoration is jewellery. Jewellery comes in many different shapes and materials, but all have one thing in common – they were created to adorn and to represent a special meaning. House of Lor Jewellery brand is the perfect balance...
Wearing The Claddagh Ring
Wearing the Claddagh ring has different meanings. Every culture has its own way of displaying love; the Claddagh is a ring with Irish roots. It's composed of two hands illustrating friendship, a heart that symbolises everlasting and true love and finally a crown to...
Different Types of Gold Jewellery
Shiny Star Matter There are different types of gold jewellery, and the price of solid gold jewellery can vary significantly to gold plated. Pure gold jewellery will hold its value over time and will last for generations. Because so many of our visitors to our website...
The Celtic Inspiration behind our Jewellery Collection
The Celtic Inspiration behind House of Lor Jewellery The Celtic inspiration for House of Lor draws from the beautiful and mythicalisland of Ireland. Ancient Irish symbols and magnificent landscapes inspire ourrange of timeless jewellery; each piece from the collection...
Irish Gold Jewellery: Gold is gold, or is it?
Pure Gold Mined in Ireland House of Lor Irish Gold Jewellery: Gold is gold, or is it? By Gary Pillow - House of Lor Director We are Stardust; we are Golden. Recently these words have taken on a special meaning for me. Earlier this month, I (we, or, Ireland, or the...
Pure Irish Gold Jewellery Giveaway Ireland
Pure Irish Gold Jewellery Giveaway in Ireland We are proud to be the only jewellery collection in the world creating jewellery pieces using pure Irish gold mined in Ireland. We want to celebrate with a special Irish gold giveaway in Ireland. We are giving away one of...
House of Lor featured in RTE Guide
Irish Jewellery using Pure Irish Gold The RTE Guide Magazine is Ireland’s largest selling magazine providing readers with premium entertainment and lifestyle content alongside comprehensive TV and Radio listings; for over 30 years, the RTE's magazine is practically an...
House of Lor and Cowpers Jewellers supporting Irish female athletes
House of Lor teamed up with Cowpers Jewellers to support Irish female athletes We are delighted to collaborate with our retailer partner, @cowpersjewellers, in supporting some of the most talented Irish international female athletes from Limerick. ...
House of Lor featured on Jennifer Zamparelli’s Breakfast Show on 2FM
House of Lor featured on Jennifer Zamparelli’s Breakfast Show on RTE2FM We have teamed up with 2FM for the ‘Partners under Pressure’ competition on the Jennifer Zamparelli Breakfast Show on 2FM to celebrate International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day....
Sunday Independent Life Christmas Gift Guide
Neck Art - Sunday Independent Life Christmas Gift Guide Excited to feature in the Sunday Independent Life Magazine's Christmas Gift Guide with our best selling Trinity Tree of Life Pendant. Made from Sterling Silver & Rare Irish Rose gold. Ancients Celts called...
Irish Jewellery – House of Lor in Image Magazine
Good as Gold We are so excited to be in the December issue of IMAGE Magazine where our Creative and Managing Director, Gary Pillow talks about our sustainable Irish Gold story. Every piece of this beatiful Irish jewellery collection contains a piece of pure also...
House of Lor Fashion Collab Behind The Scenes
We are so happy to collaborate with Irish Daily's Mail You Magazine, featuring House of Lor pieces in a fashion photo shoot with the model Thalia Heffernan. Watch the behind the scenes video below: https://youtu.be/OxlCxp2V488 Our Gold is ethically mined and crafted...
House of Lor brand Story in The Sunday Independent
Jewellery business shows how to create a brand from scratch Alan O’Neill October 22, 2017, 6:00 PM As the economy returns to growth, the jewellery industry, in particular, is a sector that has emerged changed immensely. When global markets and currencies fluctuate,...
House of Lor Featured in Tuam Editorial: Enjoy the rare beauty of Irish gold
Enjoy the rare beauty of Irish gold We are so happy and proud to be featured in Tuam Herald, with a beautiful piece for the House of Lor Jewellery brand and the provenance of our Irish gold. Below the full article. by Siobhán Holliman There's something particularly...
House of Lor’s Top 5 college go-to looks!
House of Lor’s Top 5 college go-to looks! So Summer is officially over, and it’s time to hit the books again! You have figured out your timetable, caught up on all the holiday news and stocked up on stationary…now, for the fun part -let’s get that college looks nailed...
House of Lor on the cover of Irish Daily Mail’s YOU Magazine
HOUSE OF LOR ON THE COVER OF IRISH DAILY MAIL’S YOU MAGAZINE Cover stars! House of Lor was delighted to feature on Irish Daily Mail’s YOU Magazine Dublin Fashion Festival’s taster edition cover. Dublin Fashion Festival is Ireland’s biggest fashion event, with over 250...
YOU Magazine Boho Beautiful Feature
House of Lor was delighted to be featured in Irish Daily Mail’s YOU magazine last month as part of their 70’s chic feature. Featuring earthy-toned palettes, combined with 70’s prints they choose many House of Lor pieces to complement this stunning feature. Our...
8 Perfect Bridesmaid Gifts
8 Perfect Bridesmaid Gifts - Treats for the Girls Bridesmaid Gifts? The date has been set, the invites are in the post, and the countdown is officially on! Your bridesmaids have been with you every step of the way, so why not give your gaggle of girls extra special...
Joanna Lumley celebrates with House of Lor Jewellery
Joanna Lumley celebrates her birthday wearing House of Lor House of Lor was delighted to present our Trinity Tree Life collection to actress Joanna Lumley to mark her 70th birthday. The Absolutely Fabulous actress and the Bond girl was a guest of The Curragh...
How to choose the right Necklace for you
How to Choose the Right Necklace for You When buying a new necklace or a pendant, one of the first questions you need to answer is “How long should it be?”. There are many different standard necklace lengths that you can choose from. But still … which is one to...
House of Lor featured in The Sunday Independent
The Sunday Independent piece for House of Lor Jewellery Irish gold Jewellery Pieces House of Lor is the first and only range of Irish jewellery made using Irish gold in every design. The House of Lor range consists of a comprehensive Irish Rose Gold and...
House of Lor featured in Irish Daily Mail YOU Magazine
House of Lor featured in Irish Daily Mail YOU Magazine. House of Lor featured in Irish Daily Mail YOU Magazine with the stunning Thalia Heffernan wearing our Pure Irish Gold jewellery collection. Our Gold is ethically mined and crafted in Ireland. Celebrating the rich...
Pippa O’Connor wears House of Lor Jewellery
House of Lor Jewellery in Irish magazines!
House of Lor Jewellery in Irish magazines! Have you seen House of Lor in any of these magazines? Please send us a snippet picture to info@houseoflor.com.
House of Lor features in The Gloss magazine
HOUSE OF LOR, Irish Gold Jewellery Colletion’s Debut advert in The Gloss magazine. House of Lor, Ireland's pure gold jewelry collection is set for release in The Gloss magazine and will be available online or at your local boutique. This debut ad features the...