RANA MIKDASHI JEWELLERY
Born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1973, Rana’s story transcends cultures and genres. After completing her M.Sc. in mathematics in 1997 at The University of Ottawa, Canada, Rana formally took up her interest in jewellery making. She commenced her training in Ottawa and developed it through an apprenticeship at a silversmith’s workshop in Khan El-Khalili in Cairo, Egypt in 2000. Her determination to pursue a formal education in jewellery led her to join the prestigious Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence, Italy where she completed the specialisation programme in 2003. Shortly after, Rana moved to Barcelona, Spain, where she trained and worked in the art for the next two and a half years.
Rana has held solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions, in Egypt, Lebanon, Italy, Spain, South Korea, and the U.A.E, and currently works from her studio in Dubai, U.A.E., and Beirut, Lebanon. First selling her designs in 2006, Rana’s eponymous jewellery brand was launched in 2012.
JOURNAL
What is sustainable jewellery and why is it important?
“Is this piece Green?” is probably not the first question that pops into our heads when buying jewellery. But sustainability in the jewellery industry has become increasingly important.
How to take care of your sterling silver jewellery
Taking care of jewellery is important if you want to protect it. Our guide explains what the best ways are to clean, store and care for your silver jewellery to prevent tarnishing.
What lies beneath the surface of jewellery?
While it is often seen as merely an accessory by many- something that they can easily do without - if we dig below the surface, we find that why wearing jewellery runs a lot deeper than what we see.
Jewellery Stories
A few years ago, I attended an interesting jewellery workshop, the last part involved interviewing different people about jewellery, especially the first piece of jewellery that they remembered from their childhood.
The Ancient Art of Filigree
This ancient, delicate, lace like, intricate technique continues to distinguish the more skilled artisan from other gold and silversmiths. Since 3000 BC, this beautiful artform spread from the ancient world to modern times.
