Metropolis: Philosophy of stones

Jewellery designer Michael O’Dwyer understands the importance of retaining a spotless reputation in the gem world.

Meeting jewellery designer Michael O’Dwyer is something of a surprise, because he looks remarkably baby-faced for someone who has made such progress in his field. O’Dwyer produces dazzling pieces in an assortment of stones including diamonds, rubies and emeralds, and his work now sells in Design yard in Dublin as well as being available to order.

O’Dwyer believes that he always had art in his blood, although his art teacher provided him with ...