Aquae Jewels

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Aquae Jewels is a jewelry manufacturing company based in Dubai. [1] [2] [3] It was founded by Catherine Klastersky in 2011. [1] [4]

History

Catherine Klastersky initially established Aquae Jewels in Paris in 2011. [4] [5] The brand’s earliest designs were inspired by Klastersky’s time in Seoul, South Korea and India. [2] Its name was derived from the Latin name for water. [4]

In 2013, the brand established its headquarters in Dubai and switched to an online retail model. [4] [6]

Aquae Jewels collaborated with chocolatier Pierre Marcolini on an exclusive set of chocolate for Valentine’s Day in 2020. [7] In 2020, Aquae Jewels also received the Best Luxury Women’s Diamond Retailer - UAE award at the MEA Business Awards. [8]

In February 2021, Aquae Jewels released its SS21 collections, which included designs inspired by London, New York, Milan, and Paris. [9]

Aquae Jewels received the Best Luxury Jewelry eCommerce Company - UAE award from Lux Life Magazine’s 2022 Style and Apparel Awards. [10]

Aquae Jewels entered the US market in 2024. [2] The brand’s products include bracelets, anklets, earrings, rings, and necklace. [11]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Your Classic Jewelry But Better: Aquae Jewels The New Face In The US Jewelry Market". Haute Living. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  3. ↑ "UAE National Day 2020: Celebrate in style with jewels crafted in the colours of the flag". The National News. November 30, 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Stack 'em Up With Aquae Jewels". Flair Magazine. 2019-12-18. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  5. ↑ "مجوهرات عصرية من دبي بنكهة باريسية". ElleArabia (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-06-16.
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  7. ↑ "Aquae Jewels Collaborates with Pierre Marcolini This Valentine's Day". Dunes Magazine.
  8. ↑ "Aquae Jewels (2020 Winner: MEA Business Awards)". MEA Markets. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  9. ↑ "Aquae Jewels Launches SS21 Collection". Ohlala Qatar. 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  10. ↑ "Style & Apparel Awards 2022". www.lux-review.com. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
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