Mary shines on shortlist of jewellery world’s Oscars

She has been a diamond in their eyes for decades.

Now her employers are hoping that one of their most dedicated staff members can scoop the jewellery world’s equivalent of an Oscar.

Mary Waters, who manages the Keanes Jewellers outlet on Oliver Plunkett St in Cork City, is the only Irish jeweller shortlisted for the Retail Star of the Year award in the prestigious UK and Ireland Jewellery Awards.