Okay, if Shaha Raphael isn’t already on your radar, it’s officially time. The Lebanese architect-turned-jewellery designer is that girl – the kind who doesn’t just make jewellery, but builds tiny worlds you can wear. Her pieces are raw, poetic, and quietly powerful, like little love letters cast in silver and stone.

What started as a shift from architecture turned into something magical: sculptural rings that echo craters, earrings shaped like shells, textures that feel lived-in and deeply personal. Inspired by nature, nostalgia, and a deep love for imperfect beauty, Shaha’s work doesn’t just sit pretty – it says something.

She’s not just designing for the moment – she’s telling stories that last. And honestly? We’re obsessed. Here’s everything you need to know about the artist redefining what wearable art really means – and why you’ll want one of her pieces in your forever collection. 💍✨

Shaha: Where is she from?

Zein Sajdi was born and raised in Lebanon. And is based between Beirut and Saghbine – her native ­village is in the West Bekaa mountains.

Shaha: How old is the designer? 

Shaha is currently 28, her birthday is 16th December 

Shaha: What did she study?

Shaha didn’t exactly plan on becoming a full-time jewlerry designer. She studied Architecture at UK’s Architectural Association School of Architecture, Graduating with a BA and MA.

Shaha: How did she get into creating Jewellery?

Shaha started with wood carving classes in Bahrain, turning tiny sculptures into wearable pieces. Casting them in silver brought her designs to life – each material telling its own story.

Shaha: What inspired her to create Jewellery?

Shaha jewelry is all about nature. she draws inspiration from the stones, shells, and fossils she collects during her walks, letting the textures and shapes of the world around her guide her designs. It’s raw, natural, and totally personal.

Shaha: Some of her Jewellery collection?

Some of Shaha’s collections explore the delicate forms of shells and the raw structure of bones. She sees them as ongoing works-in-progress – evolving rather than ending – each piece adding a new layer to her creative journey.

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