Our Story
"For me, craftsmanship is more than just skill; it’s patience, artistry, and those wee details that transform jewellery from the ordinary into something truly special."
Meet Moira
Moira Patience is a Scottish fine jewellery designer based in Edinburgh, known for distinctive bespoke commissions and one-of-a-kind pieces centred around exceptional natural gemstones.
For Moira, the most meaningful jewellery has always been deeply personal. Her work brings together unusual gemstones, considered design and intricate details to create pieces with character, meaning and a story of their own.
I work closely with a small talented team to transform my designs into reality. Blending modern techniques and traditional skills we create remarkable jewellery that represents Scottish craftsmanship at its finest.
Gemologist & Diamond Grader
Megan G. Walker FGA DGA
A self-confessed gemstone geek, Meg joined the team in 2019, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and a lifelong fascination with fossils, minerals and gemstones.
Meg studied Geology at the University of Edinburgh and is a qualified gemmologist and diamond grader, holding both the FGA Gemmology Diploma and DGA Diamond Diploma from Gem-A, the Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
She assesses and grades the natural gemstones and diamonds we source, bringing an expert eye to every stone that passes through the studio.
Master Jeweller
Inness Thomson
Inness' natural habitat is in the workshop making beautiful things and listening to music full blast.
After making guitars for 15 years, he fell in love with stone setting at North Glasgow College before delving into cutting-edge jewellery techniques and achieving a First Class Honours degree in Jewellery and Technology from Dundee University.
Originally from Fair Isle, Inness brings a unique perspective and a quiet brilliance to everything he touches.
No.1 Hill Street
Our welcoming showroom is nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. In this cosy space, we invite you to share your stories and ideas with Moira and the team.
The Workshop
Every piece is handcrafted and finished by our master jewellers in our workshop in Scotland; created with care, intention and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Meet Moira
