
We’ve recently developed a liking for all things fine jewellery. Moving away from our usual choice of fashion jewellery, you can often find us indulging in unique & special pieces which we can add to our collection of treasured possessions. Timeless & classic, the perfect piece of fine jewellery makes for both a keepsake & a statement accessory. Searching for beautiful rings, earrings & pendants, we came across London-based label, Daou.
Established by jewellery designer Dalia Daou, the label has quickly gained recognition as the label to go-to for both contemporary yet classic jewellery pieces which resonate luxury & opulence. Carefully made in 18k gold with precious stones, Dalia‘s pieces are delicate & carefully thought-out (often using sources of inspiration such as light & emotional interpretations). With a heritage in the craft of jewellery making, we sat down with Dalia to discover her journey, her sources of inspiration & all things that sparkle.
THE DAOU JEWELLERY JOURNEY
Dalia: Daou Jewellery was started because of a lifelong affinity and knowledge of fine jewellery and art, due to my family history and my own practice and passion of all things fine jewellery. It has been challenging in more ways than one but the highlights have been amazing; especially when you see a client joyful wearing your designs. Creating a new brand by myself, with the added responsibility to hold up the heritage of Daou jewellery (which existed in the 60s and 70s in Beirut to great success, including a royal appointment and celebrity clientele) has been inspiring and daunting. Winning New Designer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards and a place on the British Fashion Council’s Rock Vault, as well as being invited by Suzy Menkes to speak at the Conde Nast International Luxury Conference, were each amazingly affirmative and very special moments. I look forward to increasing the wider reach of the brand to more clients who love and understand the Daou jewellery aesthetic and ethos of modern heritage and powerful femininity.

Photo: Courtesy of Daou Jewellery
DALIA’S MANY SOURCES OF INSPIRATION

Photo: Courtesy of Daou Jewellery
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA
A USUAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF DALIA

Photo: Courtesy of Daou Jewellery
CLOSET ESSENTIALS & SEASONAL ‘MUST-HAVES’
THE INSIDER TIP FOR ASPIRING DESIGNERS
Dalia: Have confidence & self-belief and hold on to it; don’t compare yourself to others. Try to learn as much as you can before you launch your own brand or project.