Gifts & Novelties Directory

The Increasing Cost of Precious Metals

By Kiera Gray of The Irish Jewelry Company

The price per ounce of precious metals such as gold, platinum, and silver are steadily raising rapidly do to political turmoil in the Middle East, a weak US dollar against the euro, increasing oil prices, and the ever impending recession looming over the United States. More…

Peaceful Cottage- A Place to Always Call Home

By Kiera Gray of The Irish Jewelry Company

In January, we joyfully acquired Peaceful Cottage, located in the West of Ireland.  Peaceful Cottage will be offered as a self-catering cottage rental this summer.

Peaceful Cottage has been owned by our family since it was originally purchased in the 70’s by the owner’s father. Modernized in the late 80’s, it was originally a thatched roof cottage that dated back to pre-famine Ireland. The pre-famine stone wall still surrounds the property today.

Recently in the past few years growing costs of maintenance for the cottage had been the center of much family debate for years. So in a valiant effort to preserve our parent’s legacy and to pass on Irish history and tradition to future generations two brothers decided to purchase Peaceful Cottage in 2005.  But when faced with a weak US dollar, increasing property prices in Ireland and the ever soaring oil prices, costs to maintain the property still remained an issue. Our dream seemed impossible. Until our company The Irish Jewelry Company was born in 2006, the brain child of one of the brothers and his wife, both of whom had prosperous careers in the jewelry industry in manufacturing, marketing and jewelry design.

Our company was originally envisioned as way to sell Irish products and jewelry to help support the cottage and as a vehicle to rent it as a self-catering cottage one day. Thankfully, today the company is a thriving business all of its own, selling imported Irish jewelry and gifts inspired by their love of ancient Celtic symbolism and centuries old traditions, but it was born from a dream of finding the means to preserve the memory of ones beloved parents and saving the family home in Ireland. A true Irish Blessing in disguise.

Peaceful Cottage has been transformed into a place where Irish Americans families can stay and experience their own Irish heritage. It’s an affordable place for families to stay while they explore the Ireland they’ve heard so many stories about.

Cycle Team Rides Bike New York’s Long Island Harbor Ride

By Kiera Gray of The Irish Jewelry Company

In a recent effort to promote “biking instead of driving” and environmental awareness, we sponsored a cycle team. More…