Twenty-first century dressing means that accessories, traditionally the finishing touches, have become the starting point. If you're new to the concept of contemporary Irish jewellery design, it's time to check out the work of Melissa Curry, Pauric Sweeney, Des Doyle, Seliena Coyle and Fiona Mulholland. Independent, original and very "now", this fresh crop of home-grown talent is pushing jewellery design to the max. These new designers present a post-punk, post-modern attitude. Challenging conventional forms, redefining function and inspired by modern aesthetics, their directional pieces have graced the pages of cutting-edge style magazines and showcased in exhibitions. Clever, cultish, a little weird and, of course, totally covetable. Celtic jewellery is suddenly the height of chic.