Alex Thiel
My Story
There are two sides to the brand Alex Thiel Goldsmith. One is her limited editions. of jewellery collections, handcrafted in gold and Sterling silver with precious gemstones and pearls. Simplicity and clean lines of Art Deco and architecture are often her inspiration. She likes to mix old style with a modern approach. This is what led her to the second side of her business. Alex is designing and creating by hand commissioned pieces for her clients. This one-of-a-kind jewellery is inspired by family history. Thiel connects generations legacy by giving new life to the old jewellery, cherished by the clients. She is also re-using old gems and precious metal in the new designs to create fine art and treasured jewellery.
Alex Thiel-Didu began her creative journey in her native Poland and found her creative home in Ireland. When Alex moved to Ireland in 2008, she studied with master jeweller and engraver in Cork, Don O’Mahony, who became her jewellery mentor, she finally took the plunge and moved to Kilkenny to train as a goldsmith.
Love for precious metal, gemstones, and colour in fine jewellery, is the force that leads to Alex’s designs. Her work, even when very simple, often incorporates colourful gems like sapphire or emerald to add that luxury touch. Sometimes a dash of colour is replaced by the beauty and lustre of pearls. In her commissioned work, stories written by life that are told by Alex’s clients are interpreted in personal designs. Thiel knows that often not only the final piece is what customers focus on, but also the meaning behind it.
https://www.alexthieldesigns.com
