What better way to celebrate the special woman in your life than with a timeless piece of jewellery? With Emirati Women’s Day right around the corner on August 28, 2023, it is now the best time to treat your closest friends and family and show them how special they truly are. With that said, explore our curated selection of the top Emirati-owned jewellery brands to leave an everlasting impression wherever you go.
Savolinna Jewelry
Emirati entrepreneur Hessa AlShafar launched her contemporary jewellery brand in 2017 with the support of her friends and family. From architectural bangles to calligraphy-inspired coin pendants, Savolinna Jewelry merges the Emirati heritage with a touch of modernity. Many of its statement pieces have attracted people of the youth who wish to express themselves through individuality and style. Hessa often comes out with unique concepts, such as bag charms and spider earrings, which attract an even greater audience.
To shop Savolinna Jewelry, click here.
Sana Al Maktoum Fine Jewellery
Her Highness Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum’s fine jewellery line strives to inspire women both locally, and all around the world. By celebrating women’s achievements and emphasizing the power of self-belief, the brand focuses on empowerment. The butterfly symbol, a running motif in Her Highness debut collection, is meant as a tribute to her greatest source of inspiration, her late grandmother.
To shop Sana Al Maktoum, click here.
Noora Shawqi
Emirati jewellery designer Noora Shawqi draws her main source of inspiration from her love for travel. The brand’s colourful designs are the perfect addition to any summertime ensemble. Noora Shawqi aims to create statement pieces that will forever hold a timeless aesthetic.
To shop Noora Shawqi, click here.
AILES
Ailes Jewelry, founded by Hind and Fatma Ismail Janahi, focuses on changing the perception of fine jewellery by creating a mix of playful and luxurious pieces that can work for different occasions in different ways. The duo’s primary source of inspiration comes from antique vases, with each piece being customisable.
To shop Ailes Jewelry, click here.
MKS JEWELLERY
MKS Jewellery was founded in 2013 by Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Khalifa bin Saif Al Nahyan. The brand encourages women to be able to tell their own story and express themselves. This homegrown brand creates stunning Arabesque pieces that tell the story of the UAE’s rich history.
To shop MKS Jewellery, click here.
The O Jewelry
Emirati artist Shamsa Al Omaira founded The O Jewelry with the intent of combining the worlds of art and jewellery. Shamsa ventured into the creation of fine jewellery as a means of exploring new design and creation. The artist designs her pieces in the same way she designs her artworks, constantly referencing art movements and conceptualizing her designs.
To shop The O Jewelry, click here.
Shamsa Alabbar
Shamsa Alabbar designs her pieces around the contemporary Arab woman who is minimal and modern. The brand is not afraid of being different as they take traditional Arabic calligraphy and geometric patterns and rework it to create something unique and unordinary.
To shop Shamsa Alabbar, click here.
Gafla
Gafla’s founders, Hamad bin Shaiban and Abdulla BelJafla, came together with a shared passion of integrating their Emirati heritage into jewellery designs. Through their contemporary designs, they tell a never-ending story of the Gulf’s history and demonstrate this through the use of traditional motifs and historical features.
Aisha Baker
Aisha Baker’s namesake brand is known for its playful collections and eclectic pieces. Each piece reminisces on the fairytales of one’s childhood, such as ethereal castles and enchanted forests, in order to provide a moment of escapism from the modern day. With a limited number of pieces per collection, Aisha Baker keeps it exclusive and ensures no seconds are created once the pieces are sold out.
To shop Aisha Baker, click here.
Read More: Our Favourite Jewellery Brands To Shop From This Summer
