The Chupi Journal

The Chupi Journal is your guide to fine jewellery, from choosing between lab grown and natural diamonds to finding the perfect engagement ring, understanding gemstones, and learning about the history of Irish jewellery traditions like the Claddagh. Honest, beautifully written guides to help you choose jewellery that means something.

How to Gold Leaf Stairs: A DIY Guide to Transform Your Stairs

There’s something quietly magical about gold leaf. It catches the light, softens the edges of a space, and turns the everyday into something extraordinary. We recently brought this technique into the home, transforming a simple staircase with delicate sheets of gold. You may have spotted Chupi's staircase on Dermot Bannon’s...

Chupi Sweetman on Founding Chupi Jewellery and Making in Ireland

My dream was to create beautiful pieces that would last a lifetime, made in Ireland by the most talented craftspeople in the world. From the very beginning, I believed that Ireland can be home to a luxury jewellery brand with global reach, a brand that celebrates our heritage and our creativity.

Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring and the Timeless Beauty of Old Mine Cuts

When Taylor Swift announced her engagement, the world not only celebrated her love story but also took notice of her ring. With its vintage-inspired Old Mine cut diamond, her engagement ring is steeped in nostalgia, echoing a history of romance, craftsmanship, and enduring style. At Chupi, we understand the magic of...

Lydia Millen’s Crown of Hope Journey: The Ultimate Chupi Engagement Ring Stack

We’re thrilled to share how Lydia Millen first fell in love with Chupi Jewellery during a memorable trip to Ireland. In one of her all-time favourite vlogs, Lydia visited Wicklows ever-enchanting Glendalough. To commemorate her journey, she picked up our original Crown of Hope—a ring inspired by nature and crafted...

Whatever happened to the Wicklow Mountains Engagement Ring?

At the beginning of this year, our team received a heartfelt message from a kind woman who had an extraordinary find in the Wicklow Mountains. During a weekend hike and just off the beaten track, she saw a tiny pink Chupi box nestled amongst the foliage. Inside, she discovered a stunning...

What Way to Wear a Claddagh Ring

Like the rest of the world, we've fallen in love with Nicola Coughlan, who stars in the Netflix series Bridgerton as Penelope Featherington and Lady Whistledown. She is the undisputed Queen of Hearts. Nicola reached out to Chupi recently and requested a bespoke Claddagh Ring to celebrate the third season...

Designing a Chupi Claddagh Ring for Nicola Coughlan

I have sketchbooks full of attempts to bring a modern Chupi Claddagh ring to life, but it was only when Ireland’s Queen of Hearts, Nicola Coughlan, reached out and asked for a Chupi Claddagh ring that they truly came to life. Like the rest of the world, I've fallen in...

Chupi & Friends; In Conversation With Eavanna Breen

Following our insightful Instagram live with Eavanna Breen, facialist and skin specialist, we sat down with Eavanna to bring further insight into her background. 1. Can you recommend a timeline for brides to start their skincare regime before their wedding? 12 Months Before the Wedding: Get a professional skin analysis...

Chupi & Friends; In Conversation With Sara Kennedy

Following our insightful Instagram live with Sara Kennedy, founder of Irish Wedding Blog, we sat down with Sara to bring further insight into her background. 1. Can you tell us a bit about your journey and how you got to where you are? I've always had some involvement in weddings,...