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Morning Bright ring, DaouJewellery.com stoned THE INCREDIBLE DESIGNS OF DALIA DAOU JEWELLERY. Describe your designs in three words: Elegant. Modern. Thoughtful. What’s one thing jewelry design has taught you about life? Every person likes something different. How did you get started in the jewelry industry? I trained in gemology at the GIA, design at Holts and Central Saint Martins after a lifetime of familiarity with fine jewelry and art practice. Daou was originally founded in 1930, in another world though and after an interrupted history I have revived the jewelry family name in London. Debuting with the Stars collection, followed by Sunset Sunrise modern impressionistic colorful pieces, Sparks and Quanta collections, all referencing light in its wondrous forms, colors and effects. What’s your greatest professional accomplishment to date? Being shortlisted for the U.K. Jewellery Awards New Designer of the Year (the winner has yet to be announced). Showing at London Fashion Week. What’s one thing people would never guess about you? I have a degree in Physics. What materials do you most like to work with? 18 carat gold and white gold, diamonds, and all the colored gemstones from opal to sapphires in all their shades. HEAVEN HAS HEELS summer 2016 | @HHHEELS Priceless means: Irreplaceable, whether jewels, people or memories.