DUBAI: Lebanese Australian model and entrepreneur Jessica Kahawaty this week launched her own fine jewelry brand, Kahawaty Jewels, alongside her father, master jeweler Ghassan Kahawaty.
Based in Dubai, the brand is a continuation of their family’s long-standing tradition in jewelry craftsmanship.
Kahawaty Jewels debuted with the Octagon collection, a design inspired by the number eight, which holds deep family significance, Jessica said. (Supplied)
“I grew up watching my father in his jewelry trade. I saw how happy he made people when he created these beautiful pieces,” Jessica told Arab News. “I’ve always wanted to continue my father’s legacy and my grandfather’s trade. I felt like this is the perfect time to launch Kahawaty Jewels in Dubai, which is a city I’ve been in for over 13 years.”
For Jessica, building the brand with her father has been a meaningful journey. “He’s the only man I trust when it comes to diamonds and jewelry. He has an impeccable eye for detail and quality,” she added. “He has the most incredible craftsmanship. So, I learned so much from him, and launching this with my father feels like a true partnership.”
Kahawaty Jewels debuted with the Octagon collection, a design inspired by the number eight, which holds deep family significance, Jessica said. Jessica was born and her father took over the family business in 1988. The eight-sided motif also symbolizes infinity, Jessica added.
Jessica describes the brand’s aesthetic as “incredibly timeless, yet modern and wearable.” She added: “It is for the woman who loves craftsmanship and loves to feel like she’s wearing jewelry that stands out yet, you know, she can kind of keep it for many years to come.”
Based in Dubai, the brand is a continuation of their family’s long-standing tradition in jewelry craftsmanship. (Supplied)
Beyond the Octagon collection, Kahawaty Jewels features additional lines such as Art Deco, Floral and Classic collections, offering a variety of engagement rings, glitzy necklaces and tennis bracelets. Each piece is crafted with GIA-certified natural diamonds sourced globally and produced in ateliers across Sydney, Hong Kong and Dubai.
The approach focuses on offering detailed consultations and explaining the craftsmanship behind each piece, reflecting the brand’s family-run nature, Jessica said.
