certificate of authenticity

Ever since I launched my first Lost Forest collection in 2012, I have been extremely grateful for the positive and enthusiastic support I have received from a global audience and customer base.  Lost Forest is an award winning business, and is widely regarded as the seminal botanical jewellery brand. Along with my success as an artist, regrettably my designs and words, photography style, Looking Glass™ trademark, and unique Looking Glass™ jewellery concepts are being imitated and plagiarised by businesses who seek to replicate my creative vision. It is a frustrating and heartbreaking burden on my business. My originality is an integral part of my brand, and I do hope that whoever reads this statement will respect that, and refrain from copying my designs, style, words, trademarks, and vision. Plagiarism will always cast a long shadow of deceit for those who partake in it.

As a result, I decided to include a certificate of authenticity with every purchase from the Lost Forest collection, which is dated, signed and titled by myself. This ensures that the piece purchased is guaranteed to be part of the exclusive Lost Forest collection, and is made using my mastered and skilled techniques.

Supporting a small independent Irish business - and most importantly an original artist and craftsperson - is greatly appreciated, as it allows me to continue to create my beautiful miniature worlds made especially for you. I am indebted to my wonderful customers over the years for their loyalty and support - a heartfelt thank you.

Gillian x