Selim Mouzannar

A one-man bridge between East and West alone, this Franco-Lebanese jeweler first experienced the wonders of his profession in the bustling souks of pre-war Beirut. Coming from a dynasty of experts tracing back to the 19th century, Selim Mouzannar inherited a romantic penchant for Ottoman jewelry. He is passionate about so-called “semi-precious” stones first and foremost because he considers them to be fundamentally natural. Tanzanites, aquamarines, tourmalines padparadscha sapphires…

These gemstones inspire his collections through their rarity and their incredible colors. Given that he is not particularly fond of flashy flamboyance, Selim Mouzannar strives to soften the light of the gems by practicing the old cut known as “Flemish” or “rose cut.” He set his stones in nests of silky enamel; a know-how which, added to the keen eye of the gemologist, defines the elegance of his creations. Selim Mouzannar is all over of the sea; he displays and advocates an optimism and a “joie de vivre” which are reflected in his creations through which he regularly pays homage to the Mediterranean. Having known the life of ruby miners on the Myanmar border early in his career, he is also a non-violence activist and is uncompromising when it comes to the ethical provenance of his stones.