The Vault: Haya Lutfullah
Haya Lutfullah unlocks her vault
With a degree in jewellery design and an unconventional sense of design, Haya Lutfullah unlocks her vault. She shares how her journey began as a jewellery designer and unveils her favourite pieces from her collection
How and when did you become interested in jewellery?
I went to university with the intention of studying Fine Arts. It was during my pathway (art, design communication) rotation that I realised my strength lay in design. That is when I decided to pursue designing and making jewellery.
What are your favourite pieces of jewellery (precious or costume)?
My all-time favourite would be one of the first pieces of jewellery my father bought my mother. It’s a dainty gold filigree ring with enamel insets. Another one of my favourite pieces would be a ring in silver and zircon.
Where did you get them?
I claimed the first one from my mother and the second one is one of my creations.
Is there any piece you are emotionally attached to and why?
Both of my favourite pieces hold a lot of sentimental value. The first one is symbolic of my parents’ early days of courting and the simplicity of that time. The second one is a reminder of having faith in God and in my own abilities. The zircons in my ring read ‘believe’ in braille. The use of braille to write ‘believe’ is an indirect suggestion of the concept of having ‘blind faith’.
Share a story with us about how you acquired one of your favourite pieces?
I have no interesting stories to share, but something maybe a few quiet ones might be able to relate to. I would always sit with my mother and go through her jewellery. When she showed me the filigree ring, I admired it long enough for my mum to realise I wanted it, haha. Thus, it became mine. Ever since then, it has been in my possession.
Is there anything on your radar that you want to get in the future?
I want to be able to get my hands on lots of copper and silver wires and sheets, so that I am able to make jewellery and share my vision with the world!
How and when did you become interested in jewellery?
I went to university with the intention of studying Fine Arts. It was during my pathway (art, design communication) rotation that I realised my strength lay in design. That is when I decided to pursue designing and making jewellery.
What are your favourite pieces of jewellery (precious or costume)?
My all-time favourite would be one of the first pieces of jewellery my father bought my mother. It’s a dainty gold filigree ring with enamel insets. Another one of my favourite pieces would be a ring in silver and zircon.
Where did you get them?
I claimed the first one from my mother and the second one is one of my creations.
Is there any piece you are emotionally attached to and why?
Both of my favourite pieces hold a lot of sentimental value. The first one is symbolic of my parents’ early days of courting and the simplicity of that time. The second one is a reminder of having faith in God and in my own abilities. The zircons in my ring read ‘believe’ in braille. The use of braille to write ‘believe’ is an indirect suggestion of the concept of having ‘blind faith’.
Share a story with us about how you acquired one of your favourite pieces?
I have no interesting stories to share, but something maybe a few quiet ones might be able to relate to. I would always sit with my mother and go through her jewellery. When she showed me the filigree ring, I admired it long enough for my mum to realise I wanted it, haha. Thus, it became mine. Ever since then, it has been in my possession.
Is there anything on your radar that you want to get in the future?
I want to be able to get my hands on lots of copper and silver wires and sheets, so that I am able to make jewellery and share my vision with the world!