Diana Fakhoury Designs

Elegant Jewelry for Sassy Sophisticates


Process


 

I often think about my pieces geometrically and use math to explore simple and delicate designs. I have also found that my Palestinian roots are infused into my aesthetic. Growing up in a house full of my mother’s paintings, sculptures, and collection of Middle Eastern ornaments gave me an appreciation for handmade goods and an inclination to create.

A lot comes into play to give dimension and spirit to my jewelry. It starts with an idea that leads to drafting a design then selecting materials that click into place. I continue with the meticulous yet meditating practice of making the jewelry. The best part is sharing it with others. Knowing that my jewelry brings joy or connection inspires me to create.


Eventual Artist


I have loved jewelry since I was a little girl playing with my mother’s jewels. However, my path to designing jewelry was not linear. I took up woodworking, screen-printing, and painting before finding my way back to jewelry. Ultimately, I found that designing jewelry perfectly embodies my love for geometry, color, pattern, and sculpture.

In primary school, my focus was always on Math. I excelled in the subject at a young age and assumed I would continue in my father's footsteps to become an engineer. While studying engineering for 2 years, I began to connect with my creative side and decided engineering was not for me.

 

In 2007, I graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Art & Design and minors in Industrial Design and Middle Eastern Studies. Those studies, coupled with my Palestinian ancestry, became the building blocks for developing my aesthetic. Later, I furthered my jewelry-making skills with classes in Metalsmithing and Stone Setting at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, WA.

I now work out of my light-filled home studio in the beautiful Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. You can find me there making jewelry, sipping tea, and juggling life as a mom, wife, and entrepreneur.


Customer Reviews


★★★★★ - I’m in love with this ring, my wedding ring. The workmanship is exquisite. It’s definitely something I want to wear forever.
— Amel C.
★★★★★ - Diana is a pleasure to work with - very easy and effective communicator! The ring shipped extremely quickly and is exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend.
— Sara C.
★★★★★ - This little ring got lost in the mail, and the seller was amazing in trying to get it back!

Well I got it back and my fiancé said yes!

Beautiful, quality ring, wonderful artist! Could not be happier! I will be ordering from this shop again and again!

I’m so happy!
— Rachel G.