As a designer, and hey, as a woman, I know that there are certain styles of jewellery, and even clothing, that flatter our bodies or features a little more than others. It’s why I wear big, bold jewellery, to be honest! But working in the fashion industry, I have experienced first hand how easy it is to become a slave to trends or hide behind the items you decorate your body with every day - whether that be makeup, hair colour or - jewellery...

This year, Shahana Jewels celebrates 7 years in business! So, I have a lot to be thankful for. Owning a small business is hard work, but being grateful helps me to stay present and proactive. Here’s a short list of what I am grateful for in my business!

When discussing the color of Tahitian pearls the term "black" is used to describe pearls with dark body colors. The only black thing about Tahitian pearls are the black lipped oyster (Pinctada Magaritifera) that they are grown in.

On August 26th - 28th, we attended the Spring Gift & Homeware Fair at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds. 

I was recently interviewed by Jewellery Time Magazine. Click to read.