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...
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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
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...
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...