Aurora Jewellery Blog
Inspired by nature
It’s no wonder that designer Kirsteen Stewart was inspired to create a jewellery collection that reflects Orkney’s unique coast habitats. Like the islands themselves, we channel the elements of Earth,...
Inspired by nature
It’s no wonder that designer Kirsteen Stewart was inspired to create a jewellery collection that reflects Orkney’s unique coast habitats. Like the islands themselves, we channel the elements of Earth,...
Before Game of Thrones, there was…the Orkneying...
Fierce giants, sea kings, blood eagles, heroes with names like Blood Axe and Skull Splitter- for fans of the Viking era, the Orkneyinga Saga has it all. The saga, written...
Before Game of Thrones, there was…the Orkneying...
Fierce giants, sea kings, blood eagles, heroes with names like Blood Axe and Skull Splitter- for fans of the Viking era, the Orkneyinga Saga has it all. The saga, written...
Westray’s poignant link to Mary Queen of Scots
Westray’s poignant link to Mary Queen of Scots Our founder, master craftsman Steven Cooper, hails from the island of Westray.At only 18 square miles, and remote, even by Scottish standards,...
Westray’s poignant link to Mary Queen of Scots
Westray’s poignant link to Mary Queen of Scots Our founder, master craftsman Steven Cooper, hails from the island of Westray.At only 18 square miles, and remote, even by Scottish standards,...
Clan Fraser & the origins of 'Laughing his head...
It’s been great to see the response from our recent launch of the Clan Fraser ‘Je suis Prest’ Collection, so in this months blog, we pay homage to...
Clan Fraser & the origins of 'Laughing his head...
It’s been great to see the response from our recent launch of the Clan Fraser ‘Je suis Prest’ Collection, so in this months blog, we pay homage to...
Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, and in Orkney, where there is perpetual light now, we have always been closely in tune with the changing of...
Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, and in Orkney, where there is perpetual light now, we have always been closely in tune with the changing of...
Accessorize Like a Viking
Did the Vikings like to wear jewelry? What runic inscriptions did they use to ornament themselves? Today, we are channelling the spirit of his Viking ancestors to find out. Despite the depiction...
Accessorize Like a Viking
Did the Vikings like to wear jewelry? What runic inscriptions did they use to ornament themselves? Today, we are channelling the spirit of his Viking ancestors to find out. Despite the depiction...