18 | November 2011 | woman this month Showcase MMs Khulood A.Qader is something of a phenomenon. Of the many jewellery designers and jewellery merchants in the Gulf, it would be difficult to find someone more qualified for the job. Having completed her bachelor’s degree as a chemist, she moved on to what she was truly passionate about — jewellery. Khulood went on to study at the GIA — the Gemological Institute of America, where she received a gemology certificate, equipping her with the expertise to assess the shape, colour and the quality of lustre among many of the most coveted gemstones in the world. It is this expertise, coupled with her years of industry experience, which she has brought to the table to create her own company — Curve Jewellery. “I am a gemologist, so I love to use all the gemstones available, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, quartz and turquoise, but I am also a pearl specialist”, says Khulood. “I bring a particular knowledge to the table which lets me select the most valuable and beautiful pearls. I look for the whiter ones, which people love and tend to carry more value and I use a variety of sizes, although the larger ones are more expensive. Gulf pearls are particularly special. They have a unique quality and are highly sought after, which means they are becoming more and more of a rarity. I try to use pearls all over my collections, including in the engagement rings”. Not only is Khulood versed in the art of gemology, she is also a passionate and skilful designer. She is able to blend her knowledge of the gemstones with her eye for pattern and aesthetics, to produce some very special and individual designs. “I am inspired by nature and I often draw from different types of flower, but I also like to bring in some architectural elements. My knowledge of the gems means I know exactly what will look good where. Diamonds, for example, are very hard and can handle many designs, even some of the most intricate and detailed, whereas emeralds, on the other hand, you have to be much more careful with, because they will not just fit easily into any shape, pattern or metal”, she explains. Probably the most appealing aspect of Curve Jewellery is the offer of customisation. Khulood will personally sit down with her clients and co-design according to their taste and means. She can customise highend pieces in order to make them more affordable and she spends time developing a personal relationship with everyone she serves. Curve Jewellery is located in Isa Town. Call 17 622-448 A Lesson in Unique CURVE JEWELLERY As jewellery is one of the main focuses of November, we went down to Curve Jewellery to have a look at one of the more unique boutiques in the Kingdom.
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