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Doha
Qatari youth continued to showcase their creations at the Young Qatari Designers (YQD) initiative at Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE).
The YQD initiative is a unique platform for the emerging local talents. It features 12 talented designers this year, twice the number compared to earlier.
Ten Qatari women designers, who are part of the YQD initiative, as well as designers Mariam al Khalaf and Noora al Ansari, participated in the charity auction held by DJWE on Sunday. The auction was moderated by Habib al Tamimi.
The auction, which was successfully held for the second time, attracted prominent dignitaries and businessmen. The proceeds of this year’s auction will go to Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global movement founded in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, which contributes to human, social and economic development through quality education.
A total of 11 Qatari-designed creations were centre of attraction at the auction. The collections are diverse; each piece expresses styles with various influences, reflecting a mix of traditional and modern designs with Eastern and Western influences. The collections also show the influence of modern art for some, and national pride and Oriental femininity, for some other.
Hairaat Fine Jewellery presented “Forget Me Not”, a unique multicolour necklace of Tahitian pearls and golden-carved south sea pearls, which can be worn in three different ways. “Moza’s Set”, a 21-karat gold necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring set, encrusted with seashells and stones and woven with pearl patterns, was designed by Al Ghla Jewellery. From Sara and Co., came the extraordinary ‘The Geometric Cuff’, with an intricate design inspired by the finesse of a Mashrabiya element (Arab architectural element). The bangle is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with 18.66 carats of natural, coloured and colourless brilliant-cut diamonds. The piece provides a seamless transition of colour and reflects modern themes, represented by the fine lines and sharp edges.
Designer Mariam al Khalaf presented an extraordinary piece, “Girnas”, which uses a falcon in the design to signify the qualities of the Qatari people- courage, pride, patience and strength- as well as the relationship between the people of Qatar and their generous leaders. The necklace features 116 GH-colour diamonds weighing 0.98 carats, 77 Brazilian emeralds weighing 1.53 carats and 361 fresh water pearls. Also part of the auction, was an exquisite piece designed by Noora al Ansari.
Trifolglio’s “Heart of Doha Bracelet”, made of yellow gold, with diamonds and decorated with 160 pieces of pearl, was designed to embody Qatar’s seafaring heritage. The “Forest Green Earring” presented by Leila Issam (Leila Issam Fine Jewellery) is a set of earrings made of 1.60 carats of brilliant cut diamonds surrounded by 13.80 carats of coloured sapphires set in 18-karat white gold. The brilliance of the colours evoke a particular moment in time, when sunbeams pass through a dense forest.
Hessa Jewels took inspiration from the strongest of all Qatari symbol for the “Qatar Flag Ring”, a work of art embellished with round diamonds and rubies and made in 18-karat gold. Thameen Jewellery presented the “Desert Rose Necklace”, an 18-karat gold and diamond necklace with two roses in different sizes and shapes inspired by Qatar’s nature. Nouf Jewellery’s “Blossom Ring”, uses a butterfly motif that symbolises Qatar and its serenity and beauty of place. Ghand Jewellery presented “The Desert Rose Ring”, handmade of white gold surrounded by baguette diamonds and with Islamic inscriptions in yellow gold, centered with 0.3 carats of round diamonds.
Noudar’s “Shafiqa’s Ring” was inspired by the designer’s mother and so-named after her. The ring is created in white gold, with a white diamond and heart-shaped emerald centered on top of the ring.
Richard Mille, renowned designer, has once again collaborated with the Educate a Child program, which is overseen by the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation. This year he designed three special edition RM 51-05 Oryx Tourbillon Watches, engraved with the slogan “Educate a Child”. The full proceeds from one of these exclusive pieces, estimated at around €750,000, will go to the Educate a Child programme. The famous designer has already contributed about €1 million, through other initiatives, to the EAA Foundation. A silent auction of the Oryx watch and a button set will be held on the sidelines of the DJWE, with around 15% of the proceeds being donated to EAA.
EAA representative Fatima al Zahrani said: “The Education Above All Foundation believes that youth are agents in bringing positive change to the world. The contribution of the talented young Qatari designers to this event is a worthy example for all our youth, one that we hope will raise awareness of the role they have as advocates to empower marginalised children and youth.”
The beneficiary of this year’s auction, EAA, is committed to equipping children, and youth with the tools to learn. Their vision is to bring hope and opportunities that will improve the lives of marginalised children, and youth, particularly those living in areas affected by poverty, conflict and disaster.
Doha
Qatari youth continued to showcase their creations at the Young Qatari Designers (YQD) initiative at Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE).
The YQD initiative is a unique platform for the emerging local talents. It features 12 talented designers this year, twice the number compared to earlier.
Ten Qatari women designers, who are part of the YQD initiative, as well as designers Mariam al Khalaf and Noora al Ansari, participated in the charity auction held by DJWE on Sunday. The auction was moderated by Habib al Tamimi.
The auction, which was successfully held for the second time, attracted prominent dignitaries and businessmen. The proceeds of this year’s auction will go to Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global movement founded in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, which contributes to human, social and economic development through quality education.
A total of 11 Qatari-designed creations were centre of attraction at the auction. The collections are diverse; each piece expresses styles with various influences, reflecting a mix of traditional and modern designs with Eastern and Western influences. The collections also show the influence of modern art for some, and national pride and Oriental femininity, for some other.
Hairaat Fine Jewellery presented “Forget Me Not”, a unique multicolour necklace of Tahitian pearls and golden-carved south sea pearls, which can be worn in three different ways. “Moza’s Set”, a 21-karat gold necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring set, encrusted with seashells and stones and woven with pearl patterns, was designed by Al Ghla Jewellery. From Sara and Co., came the extraordinary ‘The Geometric Cuff’, with an intricate design inspired by the finesse of a Mashrabiya element (Arab architectural element). The bangle is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with 18.66 carats of natural, coloured and colourless brilliant-cut diamonds. The piece provides a seamless transition of colour and reflects modern themes, represented by the fine lines and sharp edges.
Designer Mariam al Khalaf presented an extraordinary piece, “Girnas”, which uses a falcon in the design to signify the qualities of the Qatari people- courage, pride, patience and strength- as well as the relationship between the people of Qatar and their generous leaders. The necklace features 116 GH-colour diamonds weighing 0.98 carats, 77 Brazilian emeralds weighing 1.53 carats and 361 fresh water pearls. Also part of the auction, was an exquisite piece designed by Noora al Ansari.
Trifolglio’s “Heart of Doha Bracelet”, made of yellow gold, with diamonds and decorated with 160 pieces of pearl, was designed to embody Qatar’s seafaring heritage. The “Forest Green Earring” presented by Leila Issam (Leila Issam Fine Jewellery) is a set of earrings made of 1.60 carats of brilliant cut diamonds surrounded by 13.80 carats of coloured sapphires set in 18-karat white gold. The brilliance of the colours evoke a particular moment in time, when sunbeams pass through a dense forest.
Hessa Jewels took inspiration from the strongest of all Qatari symbol for the “Qatar Flag Ring”, a work of art embellished with round diamonds and rubies and made in 18-karat gold. Thameen Jewellery presented the “Desert Rose Necklace”, an 18-karat gold and diamond necklace with two roses in different sizes and shapes inspired by Qatar’s nature. Nouf Jewellery’s “Blossom Ring”, uses a butterfly motif that symbolises Qatar and its serenity and beauty of place. Ghand Jewellery presented “The Desert Rose Ring”, handmade of white gold surrounded by baguette diamonds and with Islamic inscriptions in yellow gold, centered with 0.3 carats of round diamonds.
Noudar’s “Shafiqa’s Ring” was inspired by the designer’s mother and so-named after her. The ring is created in white gold, with a white diamond and heart-shaped emerald centered on top of the ring.
Richard Mille, renowned designer, has once again collaborated with the Educate a Child program, which is overseen by the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation. This year he designed three special edition RM 51-05 Oryx Tourbillon Watches, engraved with the slogan “Educate a Child”. The full proceeds from one of these exclusive pieces, estimated at around €750,000, will go to the Educate a Child programme. The famous designer has already contributed about €1 million, through other initiatives, to the EAA Foundation. A silent auction of the Oryx watch and a button set will be held on the sidelines of the DJWE, with around 15% of the proceeds being donated to EAA.
EAA representative Fatima al Zahrani said: “The Education Above All Foundation believes that youth are agents in bringing positive change to the world. The contribution of the talented young Qatari designers to this event is a worthy example for all our youth, one that we hope will raise awareness of the role they have as advocates to empower marginalised children and youth.”
The beneficiary of this year’s auction, EAA, is committed to equipping children, and youth with the tools to learn. Their vision is to bring hope and opportunities that will improve the lives of marginalised children, and youth, particularly those living in areas affected by poverty, conflict and disaster.
