The vault: Madiha Saail

The jewellery designer behind Project Rich, Madiha Saail talks to us about her most favourite creation


August 21, 2016

The jewellery designer behind Project Rich, Madiha Saail, talks to us about her family heirlooms and her most favourite creation

How/when did you get interested in jewellery?

Ever since I first laid eyes on my mother’s vintage wedding earrings. I used to hang them on top of my ears and walk around because I wasn’t allowed to get my ears pierced.



What are your favourite pieces of jewellery (precious or costume)?

My all-time favourite is my dadi’s gothic garnet set that I received as an heirloom on my wedding. My new favourite however is the ‘Quaid kara’ from my own line.

Where did you buy/get them from?

I designed the ‘Quaid kara’ and the garnet set is a family heirloom.

Is there any piece you are emotionally attached to and why?

I’m quite attached to my graduation locket, which was given to me when I got my Doctorate degree in Pharmacy, by my loving chacha. I wear it every single day.



Share a story with us about how you acquired one of your favourite pieces?

I saw a penny bracelet with the Queen of England’s face on it and I thought I don’t love the Queen, but whose face would I want to wear? That’s how the ‘Quaid kara’ was invented. The moment it came back from the karkhana, it was love at first sight. I got it made in both silver and gold. I wear it with everything and never get bored of it.

Is there anything on your radar that you want to get in the future?

If my husband is reading this — a pair of princess cut, diamond studs.

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