Ola Gorie Jewellery

24/04/2026

Now that we’re well into spring, we thought we’d share one of our favourite seasonal treats: Ola’s famous rhubarb crumble recipe.

Rhubarb is starting to appear in so many of our gardens across Orkney, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy something homegrown, and homemade.

Read the blog for the recipe and to discover Ola’s two special twists on this classic comforting dish:

https://www.olagoriejewellery.com/blogs/news/granolas-rhubarb-crumbola?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

18/04/2026

An Ola Gorie fan recently asked on this page about Ola's teacher and friend, David Hodge. David taught Ola at Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen in the 1950s, resulting in her becoming the first jewellery design graduate of that august institution. After retirement, David and his lovely wife Tina moved to Burray in Orkney, and remained firm friends with Ola and her family as long as he lived - which was a wonderfully long time.

David passed on his knowledge, skills, and passion for good jewellery to others too, not least Karen Duncan, who has been the key craftsperson behind Ola Gorie for many years, as well as making her own distinctive designs.

Here's a photo of David from about 2005, wearing a Moberg hat, designed and crocheted by famed photographer Gunnie Moberg, and sold around the world by Ola's daughter Ingrid, and her knitwear company, Tait & Style. (Gunnie took the photo too.)

What a coming together of creative people!

14/04/2026

Our collection of the month for April features our Birdland and Machair designs.

Birdland is inspired by the birds that call Orkney home, or even just pass through. They fill our skies and make the long days of spring and summer sweeter with their song.

We’ve always thought that, if Orkney needed a new name, Birdland would be very appropriate.

We head to the West coast of Scotland for the inspiation behind Machair, that beautiful maritime meadow fringing the coast with grasses, wildflowers and seabirds.

These designs celebrate the new life of spring, and look forward to long summer days spent on pristine white beaches with offshore breezes rippling across the landscape.

Together, the Birdland and Machair designs evoke skies and shores across Scotland, celebrating the diversity of this landscape we’re so lucky to live in, each piece capturing the unique beauty of this special place.

Shop the Birdland collection:

https://www.olagoriejewellery.com/collections/birdland?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Shop the Machair collection:

https://www.olagoriejewellery.com/collections/machair?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

08/04/2026

From 1960 to 2026...

Ola Gorie broke new ground in the 1960s as the first jewellery maker in Orkney since Viking times, creating designs inspired by our islands' history and culture.

Her revolutionary designs influenced an entire generation of jewellers and have been appreciated and admired around the world ever since.

Today, our jewellery continues to be hand-crafted in Orkney. Every piece we sell, whether online or in our Longship store in the heart of Kirkwall, is made with the special care and attention Ola's designs - and our customers - deserve.

In the hands of Ola's daughter, Ingrid, Ola's legacy is still going strong: we continue to make her iconic designs with the same quality craftsmanship that has been our trademark from the start.

Read more of our story, and let it inspire you to celebrate the special moments and milestones in your life with Ola Gorie.

https://www.olagoriejewellery.com/pages/our-story?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

03/04/2026

Easter Promotion

With the first signs of Spring appearing, flowers awakening, birds returning, and the days stretching out, it's time to enjoy 15% off Ola Gorie. Simply use the code EASTER15 at checkout.

Offer runs until midnight, Tuesday 7th April.

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27/02/2026

Celebrate a loved one this Mother's Day and enjoy 10% off all in stock Ola Gorie Jewellery using the code MUM10 at checkout.

Discover in-store or online at https://www.olagoriejewellery.com/collections/in-stock

Offer ends 14th March.

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12/02/2026

If you're still looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift, why not enjoy 15% off all in-stock Ola Gorie jewellery*.

Opening Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm

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27/01/2026

Give the gift of Ola Gorie this Valentine's Day.

From Luckenbooth tokens of love, to the flowing hearts of our Willow collection, discover our range of handcrafted jewellery in-store or online at https://www.olagoriejewellery.com

Opening Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm

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25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all at Ola Gorie.

Thank you for your continued support this year, and hope you all have a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

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Photograph by Rachel Eunson

24/12/2025

Our colleagues down the lane at Kirkness & Gorie have written about the wonderful 'From Broch to Brooches' exhibition at the Orkney Museum. Today, Christmas Eve, is your last chance to see it!

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Part 300: Ola Gorie, Orkney jewellery, and a dazzling display of history

22/12/2025

Don't miss this fantastic exhibition, tracing the history of modern Orkney jewellery from 1960 - when Ola started designing in her parent's coal shed - to the present. You've only two days to see it, as it ends when the museum closes on Christmas Eve!

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19/12/2025

This is your last week to see 'From Broch to Brooches: Tracing Orkney's Timeless Craft' at The Orkney Museum.

Closing on Chistmas Eve, the exhibition celebrates the evolution of Orkney's jewellery-making tradition - beginning with Ola Gorie.

If you would like to own your own piece of Orkney heritage, visit us at 7-15 Broad Street and enjoy our in-store promotion of 15% off all in-stock Ola Gorie jewellery.

Opening Times:

Sunday 21st : 10am - 4pm

Monday 22nd - Tuesday 23rd: 9:30am - 5pm

Christmas Eve : 9:30am - 4pm

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