About By Leahy, Fine Jewellery

Over 70 years ago, before my Grandad and Granny married, my Grandad gifted Granny with a beautiful gold necklace. Shaped like an envelope, it opened to reveal a secret inner ‘slip’ with the engraved message 'I Love You'. 

In time, my Granny passed the necklace to my Mum and a few years ago my mum passed it to me. After passing through three generations this beautiful piece is filled with many irreplaceable memories.

Little did I know then that the story behind this necklace would help to create a whole new story in itself... starting with the handmade Signature Envelope Necklace.

Welcome to the world of By Leahy... Capturing memories and creating connections.

Laoise x

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‘Love your story and your Grandad must have been a true romantic. I am lucky enough to have one of your necklaces and treasure it. It’s gorgeous and the quality is amazing but most of all it’s the personal touch. Thank you’

- Irene G

‘Thank you so much again. My Mum was delighted - it worked perfectly and she adored it 😍 having my brother's handwriting included made it so much more special (he’s the baby of the family)’

- Megan

‘I’m DELIGHTED. Besotted. And the boys are stoked (I hadn’t told them, just said I had the best present coming and that they were part of it!) Gosh the envelope is so intricate. Incredible craftsWOMANship’

- Anna

'This is the most perfect gift. My sister has moved abroad but the message engraved will always remind her of home.'

'Is é seo an bronntanas is foirfe. Bhog mo dheirfiúr thar lear ach cuirfidh an teachtaireacht atá greanta I gcuimhne di an baile I gcónaí.'

- Síle

‘Oh my goodness I absolutely love it. Hasn't left my neck! Thank you so much for making such a special and treasured piece and I know from messaging you that you make them with love which just makes it that extra bit special. Xxx’

- Sharon

Hello there...

I’m Laoise (pronounced Lee-sha), and I’m from Co. Clare, on the West Coast of Ireland. I live in Galway where everything is designed and made by hand on my bench.

By Leahy was inspired by my Grandmother’s story-filled envelope necklace and is centred on creating fine jewellery that is designed to pass through generations, capturing memories and creating connections.

At the heart of By Leahy is the unique personalisation experience. With your choice of items from the collection, I capture your most precious moments in life, translating them into engraved memories for you to enjoy today and to share with your generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who has followed along and supported my journey so far.

Laoise x

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'Couldn't be happier!

I can't tell you how much I love the bracelet - it's stunning! So elegant and special. It will make the perfect, cherish-forever gift for my maid of honour - I can't wait to see her face when she opens it! Thank you so much x.'

(Landscape Slip Bracelet)

– Nicola C

'Simply Stunning

My bespoke slips and necklace are beyond anything I could have imagined. Laoise is a pleasure to deal with and I am thrilled to finally be able to purchase one of her pieces. It is definitely my new favorite.'

- Elaine K

'My daughter was absolutely delighted and reduced to tears with the beautiful necklace that you painstakingly made. She thinks it’s the most thoughtful and personal thing she had ever received and had she to choose between Tiffany's and your necklace - she would have chosen your necklace hands down!'

– AmcK

‘Thank you so much for the wonderful necklace you made for my sisters 40th birthday. It is so special as it has 4 different peoples writing on it, mother, father, sister and godchild! Your customer service was fantastic and it was a really quick turn around. Thank you so much for making the process so easy and seamless.’

- Aisling

'I was delighted with the quality of the necklace, it was a gift to my daughter, she absolutely loved it. Laoise was extremely nice and helpful to deal with and it only took 7 days from order to delivery. I will definitely purchase from By Leahy again and would recommend them to anyone wishing to support an Irish business.'

– Jacqueline

Designed, handmade, and personalised in Galway, on the West Coast of Ireland.

Hallmarked by the Assay Office, on the grounds of Dublin Castle.

Complimentary standard engraving, and gift wrapping.

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