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There is also much technical expertise involved. Sara has had to learn how to work with rare gemstones and different precious metals, mastering the age-old craft of fine jewellery and acquiring techniques beyond her natural skill in sketching creative designs.
The hard work has evidently paid off. In 2017, she became part of the Young Qatari Designers initiative, allowing her to canvas opinion on her designs from locals and gain national and international recognition for her work. She says:“ The scheme aims to motivate more young Qatari women to start their own businesses and use their imagination in creating remarkable artwork and jewellery.
“ It was a great opportunity to meet other young Qatari designers, discovering each other’ s ideas through their jewellery and swapping our ideas about what is trending now in Doha in terms of jewellery. her designs.“ Most women around the world want to have bridal jewellery laid on their necks and hanging from their ears on their wedding day,” she says.
“ I started with simple gold pieces and incorporated a lot of filigree work into my very first designs. Women want to have something special, created just for them to celebrate special moments in their life.”
“ Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition also gave me the opportunity to interact with customers. It was interesting meeting new faces and getting their impressions of my jewellery, and wonderful to collaborate with other designers.”
Now, when Sara attends weddings, she often quietly admires her own designs as the bride enters the ballroom and can reflect on her own personal dream come true.
She noticed that some women were fond of the smaller and simpler pieces, while others favoured the large extravagant eye-catching pieces that she offers, so she has developed both strands of her work.
Her collection now has a classic look, along with some contemporary designs and simpler pieces. The jewellery displays her flair for exotic colours. She says:“ I took this step so that all women of all ages have a variety to choose from in my collection.”
| Original piece by Sara Al Hammadi
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