Noor Fares

“I try to create pieces that are both contemporary and timeless. I always think about the longevity of my work,” says London-based Noor Fares, who describes herself as more of a designer than a maker

Background story

About the designer

Indeed, her lyrical ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ earrings, which are crafted in a wing motif from materials such as mammoth ivory, ebony or mother of pearl, are as eye catching as they are enduring. Named in part after her father’s love of Frank Sinatra, when Noor launched her collection in 2009, they were one of the pieces that helped to cement her international reputation

How we curate our

contemporary designers

SIGNATURE

Every designer we showcase at Auverture has a signature, defined by the recognisable style and knowledge that sets them apart from the rest

STORY

We believe jewellery tells a story, not just about your style but about who you are. That’s why our curators build collections that speak to the past, present and future of influential design

TECHNIQUE

Creating jewellery is an artform and we’re committed to celebrating that. Each piece we curate is technically exceptional, crafted with expertise, skill and creativity

RESPONSIBILITY

As a platform looking to the future, it’s important that all of our designers align with our eco-conscious mission. As a result, the pieces we curate are always purposeful and always ethical

About

Why we curated this designer

Although raised in Paris, the jeweller, who is of Lebanese descent, has thus far lived a globetrotting life. She studied art history in Boston, gemmology in London and has an MA in fine jewellery design from Central Saint Martins. Here, she says, her thesis centred upon the importance of narrative in jewellery. 

“Of course I work very closely with the makers and it’s important to understand exactly how things are made. For this, communication is essential,” she notes, adding that her favourite part of the process is spending time with the craftsmen in Italy who make her jewellery. “People are drawn to craftsmanship. They are amazed by it.”