From intricate designs rooted in centuries-old heritage to bold, contemporary creations, Arab jewellery brands are having a major moment on the global stage. Their pieces are showing up everywhere from red carpets and fashion weeks to celebrity street style, proving that the region’s jewellery scene is more than ready for its international spotlight. Here are some Arab jewellery names that have caught the attention of some of the biggest stars around.
Azza Fahmy
One of Egypt’s most iconic jewellery names, Azza Fahmy has spent decades turning Arab heritage, ancient Egyptian symbols, calligraphy, and regional craftsmanship into distinctive pieces. And the designs have clearly travelled far beyond the region, with international stars including Julia Roberts, Kerry Washington, Jenna Ortega, and Bella Hadid spotted wearing the brand.
L’Atelier Nawbar
With a jewellery legacy dating back to 1891 in Beirut, L’Atelier Nawbar combines generations of Lebanese craftsmanship with a more contemporary aesthetic. Today, sisters Dima and Tania Nawbar are taking that family legacy global, with the brand’s pieces spotted on names including Madison Beer, Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Joey King, Halle Berry, and Charlize Theron.
Mouawad
Few Arab jewellery houses have had quite as long a relationship with global celebrity culture as Mouawad. The family-run luxury house has created show-stopping pieces for stars including Jennifer Lopez, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bündchen, Nicole Kidman, and Adriana Lima. It has also had a major moment on the Victoria’s Secret runway, creating multiple Fantasy Bras and dressing the brand’s Angels in millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds and gemstones.
LYLA.K
Founded by Iraqi designer Lyla Kuba, the UAE-based LYLA.K brings together sculptural silhouettes, celestial details, diamonds, and a distinctly feminine edge. The brand has become a favourite for red-carpet moments, with its jewellery spotted on names including Diana Penty and Daphne Velghe, alongside a growing list of regional stars.
Dima Jewellery
Founded by Cairo-based designer Dima Rashid, Dima Jewellery is known for handcrafted 18-carat gold pieces, statement gold coins, and colourful gemstones. The Egyptian label has built an impressive celebrity following, with its bespoke creations worn by Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum, and Eva Mendes, among others.
Jude Benhalim
Founded in Cairo in 2011 by Jude Benhalim and her mother, Rana El Azm, Jude Benhalim brings an architectural, contemporary feel to jewellery while keeping sustainability at its core. The brand works with recycled silver, gold, and brass, with its sculptural statement pieces spotted on Candice Swanepoel, Lilly Collins, and Halle Berry.
The way these Arab jewellery designers keep finding their way onto the international stage only proves that Arab jewellery is becoming a global force of its own. From red carpets to fashion weeks, the region’s names are making sure Arab craftsmanship and creativity are impossible to overlook.
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