ABOUT

Jasmine Ataullah is a British jeweller of Pakistani and English descent. Her work is a merge of inspirations: south asian heritage, ritualistic adornment and architecture are all deeply reflected in the pieces she creates.

‘I’m a jeweller/designer-maker, and I run Jasmine Ataullah Jewellery from my workshop in Kemptown, Brighton. My jewellery has evolved through years of determination and focus in learning traditional goldsmithing techniques. From start to finish, each piece is carved in wax or hand fabricated, polished, engraved and set by myself, with the exception of casting the metal.

My work seeks to encapsulate emotion and longevity through opulent gemstones and warm yellow gold, enriched with deep pattern work and centred by symmetry. Working with gold allows me to create permanent, wearable vessels that defy the passage of time.'

The intricate nature of South Asian adornment, alongside the traditional techniques of goldsmithing have been hugely influential to the way she works, with her heritage being at the pillar of all the pieces she creates. Her collection of gold bands are an ode to mendhi (henna), with layered bands of brightly cut gold imitating its meticulous pattern work. The form and shape of the larger pieces are inspired by ancient rings of the Islamic lands, namely those of the Indus Valley regions and Mesopotamia.