Our Story
At the heart of Ortak are Managing Director Michael Gardens and fellow Director Alison Firth, leading a team of skilled artisans with over 200 years of combined expertise in jewellery craftsmanship. With this depth of experience and a passionate workforce, we’re not just crafting jewellery—we’re helping our business shine.
Ortak takes great pride in every step of our manufacturing process. Each piece is hand-crafted with care in the Orkney Islands, where our expert jewellers combine traditional artistry with state-of-the-art equipment to create stunning, high-quality jewellery. Every piece is sent to its new owner with the same pride and precision that goes into its creation.
We also extend our expertise to other jewellery manufacturers, offering specialized services such as waxing, casting, and finishing to meet your needs.
Our bespoke design service allows you to bring your unique ideas to life. Whether from a detailed drawing or a simple sketch, we can create master patterns or one-of-a-kind pieces that are tailor-made for you or your clients. Plus, our enamel ranges can be customized in nearly any colour to perfectly match your vision.
Ortak’s fully equipped modern workshop is situated in the City & Royal Burgh of Kirkwall. Its location, in the beautiful Orkney Islands, is open to visitors and one on one consultations alike. Come visit us and see the craftsmanship for yourself—you’ll always receive a warm welcome at Ortak.
