Her website dubs her "the first lady of cultural jewellery", and such is the reputation of Egyptian Azza Fahmy, who founded her namesake jewellery brand in 1969 and today runs the business with her two daughters.
The latest pieces from the jewellery label have just dropped at Harvey Nichols, to coincide with Valentine’s Day. The collection, designed by Amina Ghali, head designer and Fahmy’s daughter, has been crafted in the brand’s signature mixed-metal combination of 18K gold and sterling silver. While many women are wary of mixing gold and silver elements, the Azza Fahmy aesthetic quashes this style taboo and instead embraces the combination with a rich, artistic approach. For instance, one of her rings features a sterling silver band, with a gold face.
The inspiration for the Valentine’s Day collection was Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum. Romantic verses inspired by her famous love songs are inscribed in Arabic calligraphy on the silver and gold pieces, which are also encrusted with pearls, garnets and iolites.
The five-piece collection is available now at Harvey Nichols - Dubai, in the fine-jewellery department, which is located on the ground floor. Prices start at Dh2,850.
