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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'I received my gold signature envelope necklace in the post and I am absolutely in love with it! 

I have been looking at them on your website for months and months and months, and now I finally own one, it’s absolutely beautiful and the engraving makes it extra special and means so much.'

– Elaine

'The necklace arrived yesterday and I am in love! It is exactly what I wanted and is so special to me. I showed it to my daughter who was so delighted to see her little fox and signature on the slip. It is a true delight! Thank you so much - I will treasure wearing it.'

- Gala

'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

Gifts for Everyone

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

Personalised with your special memory.

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

Complimentary standard engraving and gift wrapping.

Complimentary domestic and international shipping.

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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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Each item of By Leahy Fine Jewellery is made by hand and finished on my bench in Galway, Ireland. If you have any questions about an item from the collection, I'd love to hear from you. You can contact me, Laoise, on hello@byleahy.com or find me on any of the social media channels located in the footer below.

Déantar gach mír de By Leahy Fine Jewellery de láimh agus críochnaítear é ar mo bhinse i nGaillimh, Éire. Má tá aon cheist agat faoi earra ón mbailiúchán, ba bhreá liom cloisteáil uait. Is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh liom, Laoise, ar hello@byleahy.com nó teacht orm ar aon cheann de na cainéil meán sóisialta atá suite sa bhuntásc thíos.