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Mariam Sheikh
Creative Director Jaipur and Co

Mariam’s expertise comes from both hands on exposure and formal education

Mariam Sheikh is often seen at her very busy Jaipur and Co  stall at Dubai’s very prestigious  Boulevard One exhibitions.

Her jewellery is individually crafted and most of her pieces, are designed  by herself. Mariam started her business in 2015, and since then, Jaipur and Co has become a symbol of elegant and very wearable jewellery for any occasion.

One of the motivation behind her brand was the growing inaccessibility  of gold and silver jewellery. “As we are witnessing an astronomical rise in gold and silver prices, I wanted to create an alternative that preserved the visual luxury and craftsmanship associated with fine jewellery while making it more wearable, versatile and attainable for modern women.”

Formally Established in 2015 Jaipur & Co. Jewelry has made a name in the industry at the forefront of design and quality. Founder and Creative Head Mariam Sheikh, an MBA and now successful businesswoman has changed the dynamics of the statement jewelry market and has encouraged thousands of women worldwide to invest in affordable luxury. 

Q: What made you become a jewelry designer?

I have lived many lives in many parts of the world & I embrace what comes to me wholeheartedly. I was on a trip to India & was introduced to the world of statement Jewelry. I learned most of the craft on that trip & was fixated on it for months when I went back to America. I finally gave in to my calling & curated the first collection for an exhibition in Chicago in 2015, there has been no looking back ever since.

Q: What’s it like working in such a competitive industry?

The bubbly and gifted jewellery designer, Mariam Sheikh of Jaipur and Co, talks to us about her love for jewellery and shares her stunning collection of polki, pearl and kundan pieces with us

How/when did you get interested in jewellery?

My grandmother’s jewellery has always fascinated me. Her vault tells stories of travel, leisure and love. I belong to a generation of powerful women who live luxuriously; I love and wear all her pieces to date.

What are your favourite pieces of jewellery?

My all-time favourite piece is my grandmother’s Columbian emerald ring, and later in life, my engagement ring also topped my list of favourites. From my own designs, I love versatile pieces like the Victorian polki studs and the