The Bond • A Journal by Maeve, Aoife & Niamh • World Animal Day Edition

In celebration of World Animal Day

Some of the greatest loves of our lives walk on four paws. Or wings.

A small tribute to the animals who shape us, and the handmade jewellery made to keep them close.

A woman and her dog, with handmade animal jewellery by Maeve, Aoife & Niamh
For the ones who stayed by your side.

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There is a kind of love that never asks for anything and gives everything back. It waits at the door. It rests its head on your knee. It follows you from room to room for no reason other than to be near you. For many of us, some of the gentlest, most honest love we have ever known came from an animal.

01 — The bond

The ones who never ask, only give

We named our little workshop after three women, Maeve, Aoife and Niamh, but the truth is our days are shaped just as much by the animals around us. The dog who insists on a morning walk in the rain. The cat who decides your laptop is a bed. The robin on the windowsill, the fox at dusk, the bees in the garden in June. They ground us. They make the house feel full.

So we started making jewellery for people who feel the same. Not loud, not flashy, just small handmade pieces that carry a creature you love. Something you can hold at a red light, or touch in a quiet moment, and feel that bond again.

An animal doesn’t stay with us forever. The love always does.
Close detail of a handmade animal pendant
Every piece is finished by hand, one at a time, in our own workshop.

02 — Why we make it

A small way to carry them with you

A piece of jewellery is a quiet thing. It doesn’t need an occasion. It slips into an ordinary day, on the way to work, at the school gate, at a coffee with a friend, and it turns that day a little more personal. For some, it celebrates an animal who is curled up at home right now. For others, it keeps close the one who is no longer here. Both are welcome. Both are love.

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03 — The edit

Find the creature that feels like yours

From loyal dogs and wise owls to foxes, bees, butterflies and more, there is a whole world of animals in the collection. A few of our favourites to start with.

And many more creatures

Fox spirit ring Bee earrings Butterfly ring Green elephant earrings Hummingbird necklace Dolphin heart necklace
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04 — In their words

What animal lovers tell us

Customer photo from Clara Murphy
5 out of 5 stars, Verified

Beautiful and full of meaning

I wanted a little reminder of my companion, and this necklace is just perfect. It’s delicate, comfortable, and so meaningful.

Clara Murphy, Cork · 2 days ago

Customer photo from Niamh O'Brien
5 out of 5 stars, Verified

She cried when she opened it

I gave the cat necklace to my mam for her birthday and she welled up. The detail is gorgeous and you can tell it is handmade.

Niamh O’Brien, Galway · 3 days ago

Customer photo from Aoife Byrne
5 out of 5 stars, Verified

My little owl, every day

The owl and tree of life pendant hasn’t left my neck since it arrived. It feels personal, like it was made just for me.

Aoife Byrne, Dublin · 4 days ago

Customer photo from Sinéad Walsh
5 out of 5 stars, Verified

Keeps him close

We lost our dog this year. Wearing this keeps him close to my heart. Beautifully made and it arrived so quickly.

Sinéad Walsh, Limerick · 5 days ago

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A World Animal Day thank you

Room in your heart for more than one?

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Every piece in the collection is already up to 80% off. And because so many of us love more than one creature, we give you a little more back when you take home more than one.

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This World Animal Day, celebrate the one who never left your side.

Our Animals collection is a love letter to every creature that made life softer. If one of them speaks to you, it is worth a look while it is in stock.

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