My Objects Of Desire: Lucinda Andrews of Weir & Sons

The marketing manager of Dublin’s historic jewellers, and great-great-granddaughter of founder Thomas Weir, talks gold, lockdown cooking and surprising investment pieces

Lucinda Andrews: ‘I’ve always loved bringing back travel souvenirs, but now they’ve become even more special.’ Picture: Nathalie Márquez Courtney

It’s hard not to get carried away around jewellery and watches. I get so excited at buying meetings, but it’s important to take a step back and remember to be considerate with my own purchases.

I’m loving gold everything right now. I inherited my mum’s love of chunky gold jewellery, but I also enjoying layering more delicate gold pieces or wearing slightly edgier designs, like the hook earrings Shaun Leane designed to celebrate 150 years ...