The Maison
Jewellery Created to Carry a Story
Mafaz Jewellery is a fine jewellery maison where artistry, gemstones and personal stories come together.
Inspired by nature, heritage and the beauty found in meaningful details, each creation is designed with a distinctive point of view and crafted to endure beyond seasons and trends.
From one-of-a-kind pieces to intimate bespoke creations, Mafaz Jewellery celebrates individuality through jewellery that feels deeply personal — pieces created not simply to be worn, but to become part of the stories we carry through life.
Our Story
Born from a Love of Beauty with Meaning
Mafaz Jewellery grew from a fascination with the way jewellery can hold far more than beauty.
A shape can recall a place. A gemstone can carry an emotion. A piece of jewellery can become connected to a person, a moment or a memory — and, over time, become part of a family's story.
Drawing inspiration from nature, heritage and the world around her, Mafaz approaches jewellery as a form of personal expression. Ideas often begin with a detail: the form of a flower, the character of a gemstone, a remembered image or a story worth preserving.
These inspirations are transformed through design, gemological knowledge and craftsmanship into fine jewellery with its own identity and meaning.
The result is a maison built around a simple belief: the most enduring jewellery is not only beautiful. It means something to the person who wears it.
Design Philosophy
Inspired by the World. Made Personal.
Every Mafaz Jewellery creation begins with observation.
Inspiration may come from the structure of a flower, the movement of nature, a cultural detail, the character of a gemstone or an idea with personal meaning. Rather than reproduce these influences literally, Mafaz interprets them through form, proportion, colour and precious materials.
Gemstones are an essential part of this process. Their individual colour, character and natural beauty can shape the direction of a design, making each creation a dialogue between artistic vision and the stone itself.
The result is jewellery that balances expression with elegance — distinctive enough to carry its own identity, yet timeless enough to remain relevant beyond a moment or a trend.
Above all, every piece is created with the wearer in mind. Because jewellery becomes truly meaningful when a design connects not only with the person who created it, but with the person who chooses to make it their own.
Gemological Expertise
Beauty Guided by Knowledge
At Mafaz Jewellery, the beauty of a gemstone is considered alongside its individual character, quality and suitability for each design.
Gemological knowledge plays an integral role in the creative process — from understanding colour, clarity and cut to appreciating the natural characteristics that make every diamond and gemstone unique.
This expertise allows stones to be selected not only for their technical qualities, but for the way they contribute to the harmony, personality and meaning of a finished piece.
Whether creating with diamonds, coloured gemstones or precious materials, Mafaz Jewellery brings together informed selection and artistic judgement to create jewellery designed to be treasured with confidence.
Meet Mafaz
The Vision Behind Mafaz Jewellery
Mafaz Al Shurbaji
Mafaz is a jewellery designer and gemologist whose creative vision brings together artistic expression, technical knowledge and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
Her journey in jewellery has been shaped by years of study and hands-on experience across design, gemstones and jewellery creation. From selecting stones and developing original designs to working closely with craftsmen and manufacturers, she understands jewellery from both its artistic and technical perspectives.
For Mafaz, inspiration is deeply personal. Nature, heritage, memories and the individual character of gemstones continually influence the way she sees and creates.
Through Mafaz Jewellery, she brings these worlds together to create pieces with identity — jewellery that reflects her own point of view while leaving space for every wearer to attach a story of their own.
Credentials & Recognition
Expertise Built Through Study and Practice
Mafaz's creative practice is supported by dedicated study in jewellery design, gemology and the disciplines that shape fine jewellery creation.
Her education and professional development have deepened her understanding of gemstones, materials, design and craftsmanship, while practical experience has allowed that knowledge to evolve into a distinctive creative approach.
This combination of artistic vision and technical expertise remains at the heart of Mafaz Jewellery — bringing knowledge, judgement and intention to every stage of the creative process.
Gemology
Coloured Gem Professional Diploma — Gübelin Academy, 2026
Completed the modular Coloured Gem Professional programme, Lucerne, Switzerland.
Certified Diamond Grader Diploma — HRD Antwerp, Dubai, 2026
Completed and passed the HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader course programme.
Graduate Gemologist — International Gemological Institute, 2022
Colored Stone Grader — International Gemological Institute, 2021
Polished Diamond Grader — International Gemological Institute, 2021
Rough Diamond Grading — International Gemological Institute, 2022
Pearl Grader — International Gemological Institute, 2022
Gemstone Identification — HRD Antwerp, 2023
Jewellery Design & Art Education
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design — Grade Distinction, 2025
Awarded May 2025 following the Pearson-approved programme at Dubai Design Academy.
Professional Jewellery Design — Manual — International Gemological Institute, 2021
Digital Jewellery Design — International Gemological Institute, 2021
Professional Jewellery Design — CAD — International Gemological Institute, 2023
Digital Jewellery Design — HRD Antwerp, 2023
Professional Development
Applied Gemmology for Jewellery Designers — Masterclass, 2024
Dubai Business Group for Gold and Jewellery Designers, presented by gemologist Rui Galopim de Carvalho FGA DGA.
Jewellery Merchandising — International Gemological Institute, 2023
MatrixGold Workshop, 2021
Stacking Rings Workshop, 2022
Recognition
Certificate of Appreciation — Dubai Design Academy, 2021
Certificate of Appreciation — Czech Mint Middle East, 2023
Certificate of Appreciation — Sharjah Museums Authority, 2023
Editorial & Media
- The OriginAll — 2nd Edition / Summer 2026
- Beyond the Jewel: How Digital Product Passports Are Transforming Luxury Ownership
- Featured contribution by Mafaz Al Shurbaji, Founder of Mafaz Jewellery
The New Jeweller UAE — Issue 75, 2026
The Power of Collaboration
Mafaz Jewellery was featured in The New Jeweller UAE in an article exploring collaboration, Digital Product Passports and the future of luxury jewellery. The feature includes pieces from the Eternity Bloom collection and commentary from founder Mafaz Al Shurbaji on the relationship between craftsmanship, provenance and technology.
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Discover Mafaz Jewellery
A Story Waiting to Become Yours
Every piece begins with an idea, a gemstone or a story. Discover the Eternity Bloom Collection, explore signature creations, or begin a bespoke journey with Mafaz to create jewellery shaped around something uniquely yours.