Why We Love Jewellery: A Love Letter to Jewels

February 14, 2023

By Livia Primo Lack

8 min read

On this special day dedicated to celebrating love, here are a few beautiful quotes from celebrated and renowned jewellery designers and admirers on why they love jewellery.

AZZA AL-HUJAIRI FROM AZZA FINE JEWELLERY

I love jewellery because it’s my favourite form of self-expression.

Azza Al-Hujairi, Founder and Director at Azza Showroom

Azza Al-Hujairi, Founder and Director at Azza Showroom

FRANCESCA CARTIER-BRICKWELL

I love jewellery for the stories behind it.

Author Francesca Cartier-Brickwell

Author Francesca Cartier-Brickwell

NADINE FINK FROM NANA FINK

I love jewellery for two reasons. Firstly, because it makes women feel beautiful. Secondly, I enjoy the detailed craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Art Deco is the era I love most, so I try to translate the elegance and perfection of that era into my pieces.

Nadine Fink, Founder and Designer at Nana Fink Jewellery

Nadine Fink, Founder and Designer at Nana Fink Jewellery

TRACEY ELLISON FROM THE DIAMONDS GIRL

I love jewellery because I feel it empowers the wearer. It makes you feel like you can conquer the world.

Tracey Ellison, Jewellery Lover, Founder and Consultant

Tracey Ellison, Jewellery Lover, Founder and Consultant

MADDY BARBER FROM MADLY GEMS

I love jewellery because it truly is the most personal thing that a person can own. Think about it: what will outlive you, is created by nature and refined by man, that will form part of your legacy, if not history? Every piece will tell of a milestone or a period in your life. Hopefully, your future generations will treasure them and share memories about you over each piece.

Maddy Barber, Founder of Madly Gems

Maddy Barber, Founder of Madly Gems

BEBE BAKHSHI FROM CHAMPAGNE GEM

I love jewellery because it makes me happy. Every piece I own celebrates a milestone in my life.

Bebe Bakhshi,  Founder of www.champagnegem.com and Cofounder of Luxury Jewellery Social Media Consultancy Champagne Diamonds

Bebe Bakhshi, Founder of www.champagnegem.com and Cofounder of Luxury Jewellery Social Media Consultancy Champagne Diamonds

NADINE AYSOY FROM NADINE AYSOY FINE JEWELLERY

I love jewellery because I live, breathe, design, produce, dream and even eat it…Ok, I don’t eat it, but I do love it! It makes me happy. Jewellery is my life and I cannot imagine a life where I could not wear jewellery.

Nadine Aysoy, CEO and Designer at Nadine Aysoy Fine Jewellery

Nadine Aysoy, CEO and Designer at Nadine Aysoy Fine Jewellery

LUCA PALMIERO FROM PALMIERO JEWELLERY DESIGN

I love jewellery because it is an art form that my family and I use to express our creativity.

Luca Palmiero, Sales & Marketing Manager at Palmiero Jewellery Design

Luca Palmiero, Sales & Marketing Manager at Palmiero Jewellery Design

SIMONE NG FROM SIMONE JEWELS

I love jewellery because of its history and the stories it tells. The materials that we use to create fine jewellery pieces are all produced by mother nature, which nothing can replace. Imagine these gemstones that take millions of years to form under the earth are then brought into your life in the most mesmerising and shiny of forms.

Simone Ng, Founder & Executive Creative Director at Simone Jewels

Simone Ng, Founder & Executive Creative Director at Simone Jewels

GUY BEDARIDA FROM MARINA B

I love jewellery because it has always been a tradition in my family to gift each other a piece of jewellery to celebrate special occasions. Every beautiful occasion is an opportunity to create memories through beautiful pieces of jewellery.

GUY BEDARIDA

GUY BEDARIDA

TOKTAM SHEKARRIZ FROM TOKTAM JEWELRY

I love jewellery because each piece is an opportunity to create a timeless work of art. I use my passion for art, diverse cultures and gemstones to create unique pieces full of beauty and emotion.

Toktam Shekarriz, Designer and Owner of Toktam Jewelry

Toktam Shekarriz, Designer and Owner of Toktam Jewelry

FREDERIC MANE FROM FREDERIC MANE STUDIO

I love jewellery because it is a form of art which unites people with different expertise such as drawing, sketching, guaché, gemmology and craftsmanship. All of these skills are ingredients in creating a one-of-a-kind talisman.

Frédéric Mané, Creative Director, Jewellery Expert and Luxury Goods Designer

Frédéric Mané, Creative Director, Jewellery Expert and Luxury Goods Designer

SARAH HO FROM SARAH HO LONDON

I love jewellery because it adds sparkle to every part of your life. It makes you feel good, puts a smile on your face and has a very meaningful side to it as well. It can have a uniquely special meaning for everyone.

Sarah Ho, CEO & Founder of Sarah Ho London

Sarah Ho, CEO & Founder of Sarah Ho London

VIRNA FROM YEPREM JEWELLERY

I love jewellery because it completes my overall look. It shows my personality and boosts my confidence. It gives shine to every woman.

Virna Chakardemian, Creative Director at YEPREM

Virna Chakardemian, Creative Director at YEPREM

KATERINA PEREZ FROM KATERINAPEREZ.COM

I love jewellery because it is a timeless art form. Jewellery can be passed down through generations, telling its story in its original form. You can learn so much from jewellery about different eras and cultures. It’s simply fascinating.

Katerina Perez, Luxury Jewellery Curator, Brand Consultant, Instagram Educator and Editor-in-Chief at Katerinaperez.com

Katerina Perez, Luxury Jewellery Curator, Brand Consultant, Instagram Educator and Editor-in-Chief at Katerinaperez.com

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