Racism is a virus that we have been fighting for millennia.  Despite the progress we have made, it is no less virulent today and no less dangerous.  We need to show solidarity as people of all races & backgrounds around the world come together to stop its spread and defeat it.

A new short blog post on my website about pearls, birthstones of month June. alexthieldesigns.com/pearls-birthst…

We're busy preparing for #CorkCraftMonth20 in August & ahead of the launch, we've put together a Cork Craft Showcase series, promoting our Irish craft heritage with Rosemary Kavangah chatting about the work of fellow #basketmaker, Alison Fitzgerald. RT & celebrate #Irishcraft 🧶

I am delighted to be part of the Design & Crafts Council Ireland campaign #MADELOCAL

Wondering what to do for #CorkCraftMonth20 this August? We are delighted that Yay Cork has put together their top 7 events for the month that you shouldn't miss. Check them out below.😍#MadeLocal #ChampionGreen #IrishCraft #CorkCraft #PureCork bit.ly/YayCorkCCM20

Yellow and white diamonds in 18ct gold. #MadeLocal in Cork city This beauty will definitely bright up even the most dull Irish summer day!

I am super grateful for this amazing opportunity. I am excited that I have made to irishtimesnews !!! Thank you Sorcha Pollak for this lovely article. . Of course my creative journey wasn’t very easy but it is great… instagram.com/p/CEEKF9OnViT/…

I am very thrilled that I could tell my story ⁦in the yesterday’s The Irish Times⁩ #grateful #corkcraftmonth #corkcraftanddesign #benchspace irishtimes.com/life-and-style…

Design can start with a gem or pearl and then other elements are added. Sometimes it comes to life with a personal story, special occasion or love for a particular style. #madelocal #alexthielgoldsmith #gold #diamonds #baroquepearl

We love Culture Night Cork City here at Benchspace. Come check out our space this Friday from 5-8, get advice on a DIY project or just say Hi. Our neighbours Robert O Riordan and @RebelCityDistil are also open so there's plenty to do. Don't forget your mask! #CultureNightCorkCity

I am happy to be part again of campaign #Madelocal #lovewhatyougive #irishcraft #irishdesign with @dccireland @designireland

Support Irish made products this Christmas. More info about the campaign #MadeLocal will be explained this evening.

It is fantastic that whole creative community of Ireland is so active on social media. Thank you Design & Crafts Council Ireland #MadeLocal #lovewhatyougive

The Opensource PPE project has been shortlisted for the Irish Business Design Challenge final round🥂 Thanks to all of the amazing volunteers on this, and of course everyone who took the time to vote! #dccidesignchallenge Our project report is here benchspacecork.ie/wp-content/upl…

Earrings with emeralds or sapphires #handmade in Sterling silver. Part od Dimples collection, available on my website. #madelocal #dccoi

It was pleasure to welcome you in our workshop Benchspace Cork and meet in person. LEO Cork City Cork City Council Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Enterprise Ireland

Thank you for your support and having confidence in my skills and business. It’s been another challenging year for all of us but amount of support between ppl, in the communities here in Ireland is a fresh breath of optimism that we all need. Happy Christmas

Thank you all who supported my small business in this year. I feel very grateful and blessed. I hope that next year I’ll be able to create more family heirlooms for you. Happy Christmas 🎄 Thank you 🙏🏻 @ Cork instagram.com/p/CmjqGk3M72u/…

Some commissions of year 2022. Looking forward to those in the next year. Thank you to everyone who trusted me with their jewellery. #connectinggenerationslegacy

A new commission of a heirloom ring for Aisling. #alexthielgoldsmith #connectinggenerationslegacy #familyheirloom #gold #platinum #diamonds #pinksapphires #platinumring #finejewellery