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

Shop the Collections

”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.”


– Sharon

'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

‘I received my necklace today with my 4 kiddies names on it, so cute. Thank you so much. I just love it. It is so special. And the kids love the fact they wrote the names. The idea is so fab and I'm so happy I ordered it.’

- SK

'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

Expressions of love

Birthday Gift Ideas

New Baby

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

Personalised With Your Special Memory.

Complimentary Engraving, Gift Wrapping, & Shipping.

Shop the Collection

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.

'Thank you for Sarah's slip necklace, I'm delighted with it, it's beautiful and she loves it.'

- Sinead

'Thank you so much, I received the ring yesterday and my sister absolutely loved it. It is so beautiful and unique.'

- Jade

‘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

'A big thank you, my sister loves it. I am delighted to have attached the letter to the chain. It really is an amazing piece that you came up with. Such time care and skill goes into making it.'

- Kathy