The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Kinross silversmith finds worldwide success with Outlander-themed pieces
DESIGN: Jewellery with phrases from hit show in demand
A range of jewellery inspired by the Outlander television series has led to a flood of orders from across the globe for a small Kinross business.
Rebecca Robertson started producing jewellery from a cupboard in her kitchen in 2014 after completing a silversmithing course.
One of her early stockists was based in Falkland in Fife, near where parts of the first season of Outlander were filmed.
This inspired Rebecca to create a range of jewellery hand-stamped with phrases from the hit television show.
It started with the “sassenach” bangle – a Scots word used to describe someone from England in an endearing way, used by the show’s main character Jamie to describe his love interest, Clare.
The range has since expanded to use other phrases from the programme such as “je suis prest” (I am ready) and “da mi basia mille” (give me a thousand kisses).
“The show is an incredible love story, and the fact that the pieces are made by a local Scottish jeweller and sold close to where the first series was filmed really resonates with customers,” Rebecca said.
“They flew out the door – particularly sought-after by my American customers, but I also have had orders for Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
“I’ve since expanded the range to include rings and an Outlanderinspired wedding band, all of which are immensely popular too.”
Rebecca, who trades as Holly Silver by Rebecca, has taken on staff to cope with demand, and her items are stocked by retailers and galleries across the UK as well as through her website.
She has moved into a larger studio in Kinross and opened a craft collective shop.
She said: “Being able to express myself through words and share my jewellery has transformed my life.”