Meet Moira
The rugged beauty of the Scottish landscape is a constant source of inspiration for me. From the epic mountains of the Highlands to the dramatic cliffs of the coastline, the natural world is intricately woven into the fabric of my identity and I think this comes out in my designs
Moira's Story
Moira’s fascination with jewels was formed in her early years. Curious and creative, she loved tiny details, collecting wee shells, flowers and beads, and obsessing over the sparkling contents of her mother’s jewellery box.
In her late teens, Moira began her jewellery training at D.O.J College of Art & Design and won a prestigious Craftsmanship and Design Award from the National Association of Jewellers in her final year.
She then went on to develop her skills in the fine jewellery world, working in London and Spain before returning to Edinburgh.
Moira established her independent jewellery studio in Edinburgh in 2013. Over the years, she has worked on thousands of commissions, developing a distinctive approach to bespoke jewellery that places equal importance on the gemstone, the design and the experience of creating something personal.
Today, she works alongside a small team of jewellers and gemmologists, drawing on more than two decades of experience. In 2026, Moira Patience was named Bespoke Retailer of the Year at the National Association of Jewellers Awards.
Patience, has been a well known family name in The Highlands of Scotland for centuries.
The Black Isle
Moira's mother’s family is from a wee fishing village in The Black Isle; a beautiful peninsula just north of Inverness. Moira was born up there and it’s a place that’s still very close to her heart.
She has written more about that connection in the Journal article:
My Heart’s in the Highlands.
Through my rose tinted glasses I don’t remember it being cold or rainy; I have fond memories of swimming in the sea, watching dolphins from the point and searching for fairies in the forest.
Moira's Journal
