Ortak

Orkney Islands - a place of ancient Norse and Scottish history - a land of dramatic seas and landscapes, is the home of Ortak. From modest beginnings in the late sixties in a quiet Kirkwall street, its founder, Malcolm Gray, created a company which grew steadily to become one of the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of gold and silver design... er jewellery. Unfortunately in 2013 the company faced financial hardships and Ortak Jewellery ceased trading at the end of March 2014. A sale of the company as a whole could not be secured. In May 2014 the brand, including the intellectual property rights, as well as the original designs and patterns of the jewellery moulds and drawings were bought over by a group of new investors and the company Ortak Ltd was formed. The new business is led by majority shareholder and managing director Michael Gardens, ex-production manager of the former Ortak company, ably assisted by many existing staff also from the original company. Ortak have re-located to new premises still within the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Kirkwall and will continue to produce high quality affordable jewellery. The expertise of the staff will ensure that the traditional silversmith skills and exceptional customer service will still be apparent in our jewellery and after care service.Read More