Ola Gorie Jewellery

Ola Gorie is considered one of Britain’s leading jewellery makers, with a reputation for high quality craftsmanship, and creations that blend innovation with tradition.

A pioneer of the Scottish jewellery industry, Ola returned to Orkney from art college in 1960 and drew on her native islands for inspiration. These award-winning designs quickly gained approval at home and abroad, and her name became synonymous with stylish, finely-crafted jewellery. She was awarded an MBE in 1999 in recognition of her work both as a designer and as a founder of the modern jewellery industry. This honour was welcomed by the many loyal customers and collectors of Ola Gorie’s jewellery around the world, as fitting recognition for the long-standing quality of her designs.

Ola Gorie is based in the medieval heart of Kirkwall, the Orkney Islands capital (pop. 9,000.) The sea is a few hundred yards away, and its sound and salty tang are with us every day, even in the centre of this bustling market town. Our studio, office and workshop are located on the town’s main street, in the shadow of the magnificent sandstone St Magnus Cathedral, built from 1137 by Orkney’s Norse rulers.

Now, of course, Orkney is part of Scotland, and everyone involved in designing and making our jewellery draws inspiration from the rich mix of Norse and Celtic history and culture that surrounds us. We are lucky to be part of such a rich tradition, and our goal is to share the best of those traditional skills with future generations – and with friends around the world.