Ola Gorie Silver Happy Valley Brooch Pin Scottish
Happy Valley evokes the rustic themes beloved of some of the great British ceramic designers of the'20s and'30s. In Orkney, Happy Valley is a secluded glen filled with flowers, trees and scrubs, tended over decades by a lone crofter.
Dimensions:Around - 42mm x 28mm [1.5" x 1"]. Hallmarked in Edinburgh 925 (sterling silver) Has Ola's makers mark "OG" next to the hallmark. Supplied with a lovely Ola Gorie presentation gift box. Ola Gorie is one of Britain's most important jewellery designers of recent times.
A pioneer in the 1960s, she explored her Celtic and Norse heritage to find inspiration for stylish, wearable, modern jewellery. Her designs have continued to break new ground, and influence a generation of designers. Her early pieces quickly gained approval at home and abroad, and her name became synonymous with stylish, finely crafted jewellery.
She was awarded an MBE in 1999 in recognition of her work both as a designer and as a founder of the modern jewellery industry. This honour was welcomed by the many loyal customers and collectors of Ola Gorie's jewellery around the world, as fitting recognition for the long-standing quality of her designs. In July 2012 Ola was made an honorary doctor of design at the. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Fine Jewellery\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "shawn29664" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Type: Brooch/ Pin
- Designer: Ola Gorie MBE Original Orkney Jewellery
- Brand: Ola Gorie
- Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- MPN: BCHSIL01006
- Theme: Happy Valley
- Main Stone: No Stone