Scotland provides inspiration for all forms of art and this is most certainly the case for Scottish jewellers.
Ola Gorie was the first graduate from the jewellery department at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen in 1960, returning to Orkney thereafter. Her jewellery has Norse, Celtic and naturalistic motifs throughout, with collections named Skara Brae, Celtic Secrets and Ness of Brodgar to name a few.
Still managed by family members, Ola Gorie retired in 1997 and has left a legacy with numerous commissions including for the Queen Mother, the House of Commons and the British Museum.
Ola was acknowledged for her contribution to the industry via an MBE awarded in 1999 by Her Majesty The Queen.
