Ola
Gorie is considered one of Britain's leading jewellery brands,
with a reputation for high quality craftsmanship and creations
that blend innovation with tradition. In our workshop in the
Orkney Islands, off the North coast of Scotland, each piece
is made to the most exacting of standards.
A
pioneer of the Scottish jewellery industry, Ola returned from
art college in 1960 and drew on the islands for her inspiration.
These award-winning designs quickly gained approval at home
and abroad, and her name became synonymous with stylish, finely
crafted jewellery. Her achievements were recognized in 1999
with the award of an MBE, and have inspired a generation of
Orkney designers.
Ola
Gorie frequently appears in judges' lists for prestigious awards
such as the Scottish Gift of the Year, (winning in 1997 with
May Queen, short listed in 1998 with Jasmine, 1999 with
the Vision millennium collection and again in 2003 with
Rossetti) and the Kayman Award (runner up in 2000).
Ola
Gorie's continuing tradition of excellence is underlined by
the World Gold Council's invitation to participate in 'Evocative
Gold' - A New Renaissance'. Launched at Vicenza in 2001, the
exhibition travelled worldwide, presenting collections from
twelve countries. Ola Gorie, one of only ten British companies
to be invited to produce designs for the project, created Eve
Limited Edition neckwear, which now forms the centrepiece for
an extensive collection.