If you’re drawn to jewellery that carries genuine meaning — pieces shaped by emotion, intention, and skilled craftsmanship — the Impression Collection from Original Strands deserves a closer look. Designed and handmade in a Dublin studio, this striking range of hammered silver bangles, earrings, bracelets, cufflinks, necklaces, and chains tells a deeply personal story about creativity, family, and the quiet power of channelling difficult feelings into something beautiful.
A Collection Born from Reflection
What sets the Impression Collection apart is the story behind it. Katie Woollett, the designer behind Original Strands explains that the collection began almost by accident — with experimentation at the bench, hammering silver and exploring every kind of mark-making. The process itself was satisfying, but the deeper reason for the creative direction took time to surface.
That reason, as it turned out, was rooted in concern for the future. With two grandchildren now in her life, Katie found herself increasingly preoccupied with climate change and the world the next generation will inherit. Drawing on her former career as a psychotherapist, she recognised the value of creating space to understand one’s own feelings — and then, crucially, of channelling them somewhere productive. The hammer became her outlet, and forging metal became a way to reclaim a sense of mastery in the face of larger forces beyond any one person’s control.
The result is a collection that, true to its name, leaves an impression — both on the silver itself and on the wearer.
Four Standout Pieces from the Collection
Among the many beautifully crafted pieces in the range, four stand out as particularly worth highlighting.
The Handforged Silver “Space” Bangle is a timeless sterling silver bangle, polished to a radiant high shine and designed to be worn alone or stacked. Forged by hand in the Dublin studio and available in medium and large sizes (with other sizes on request), it’s a versatile piece built for everyday beauty, priced at €135. The Handmade Sterling Silver “Threads” Earrings feature a delicate hammered texture with a high-shine top edge, giving them a subtle yet elegant character. Light, comfortable, and easy to wear from day to evening, they’re a versatile addition to any jewellery box. The Handmade “Links” Silver Bracelet is a real statement piece — two interlinking hammered circles on a sterling silver chain with a lobster clasp, measuring 19cm in length (with other lengths available on request) and loved by wearers of all ages. Finally, the Handmade “Links 5” Interlocking Silver Chain is the showstopper — five linked chain elements, one featuring that signature hammered surface, finished with a handmade “T” bar clasp. At 18.5″/47cm in length, it’s the kind of necklace designed to be noticed.
Irish Craftsmanship You Can Trust
Every piece in the Impression Collection is 100% Irish handmade and hallmarked by the Dublin Assay Office — a guarantee of both authenticity and quality. Each item is crafted individually in the studio at Marlay Craft Courtyard in Rathfarnham, meaning no two pieces are ever quite the same.
For anyone shopping for handmade jewellery with a story behind it — whether for themselves or as a thoughtful gift — the Impression Collection offers something genuinely distinctive. These aren’t mass-produced accessories; they’re wearable pieces of a creative journey, each one carrying the marks of the hands that made it.
Explore the Collection
Browse the full Impression Collection at Original Strands to see the complete range of bangles, earrings, cufflinks, bracelets, and chains. With pieces starting from €85, there’s something to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets — and every purchase supports an independent Irish maker creating jewellery with genuine heart.