7 Palestinian Jewellery Brands That Pay Homage to Heritage
Palestine plays the role of muse for these curated fine jewellery brands
Taking inspiration from their homeland, these designers fearlessly celebrate their heritage through their respective creative work of bespoke fine jewellery pieces. Here, Bazaar Arabia shares the 7 Palestinian designers that need to be on your radar.
Hiba Jaber
The Moroccan-Palestinian designer is best-known for her bespoke pieces, transforming dreams into exquisitely crafted custom treasures whilst combining Middle Eastern motifs with contemporary designs. From the famous Arabic initial charms to a collection for the little ones, Hiba appears to always be on the lookout for fresh ideas, crafting elegant fine jewellery suitable for every day wear.
For more information, visit hibajaber.com
NURNEI
British-Palestinian designer Noor Neiroukh creates her pieces from her base in Kavala, Greece, weaving inspiration from the ancient world with her Palestinian heritage and culture. Her Palestinian Mother of Pearl designs trace the map of the country, translating memory into form. Her website features a moving image captioned with the words “we will return someday to the fields,” a poignant expression that captures the emotional depth at the heart of her work.
For more information, visit https://www.nurnei.com/
Amolune
Born in Dubai to Palestinian heritage, designer Laila Shaheen channels her lineage into her jewellery practice. Informed by childhood visits to Palestine, and the enduring influence of her grandmother’s culture, her work transforms personal narratives into, refined, contemporary pieces. Through Amolune, jewellery becomes both an archive and an expression.
For more information, visit https://amolune.com/
Feelings In Archive
Owned by Palestinian-Jordanian designer Haneen Bader, this brand turns jewellery into tactile expressions of belonging. Her Women’s Roots collection reimagines the emblem of state authority – the passport – into finely crafted necklaces and charms, turning a potent symbol of nationality into intimate jewellery that speaks to the emotional geography of home.
For more information, visit https://feelingsinarchive.com/
SARU
Based in the UAE, Saru jewellery features cut-out motifs drawn from the traditional Palestinian tatreez design, carrying the visual language of embroidery into each piece. Rendered in metal, the patterns echo generations of craft, honouring a deeply rooted creative while celebrating cultural continuity through contemporary design.
For more information, visit https://saru.ae/
Nominal
Nominal also emanates the tatreez technique, with a more blended and maximalist approach, layering it with bold, graphic energy. Their new collection features symbols that resonate with Middle-Eastern landscapes, such as the Lebanon Cedar earrings. Each purchase supports a cause, as with every order, a meal is donated to Palestine.
For more information, visit https://nominalx.com/collections/brand-new-releases
Dima Jewellery
Dima Rasheed, Palestinian-born designer elevates heritage into modern statement jewellery. Her new collection Echoes of the Land spotlight traditional 18k gold craftsmanship, while using rare ethically-sourced gemstones to add sharp, contemporary elegance to each of her creations.
For more information, visit https://dimajewellery.com/
Lead Image Courtesy of Instagram /@dimajewellery