THE BABY COLLECTION

NÉE 2001

The Baby Collection is so dear to my heart, a signature collection that meticulously illustrates my design sensibility. Over time, it has evolved into a vast collection encompassing bracelets, bangles, earrings, rings and charms.

Everything about this collection exudes uniqueness; every single gemstone is unique in its cut, shape, facet, colour and size, each with its own handmade setting created in its respective shade of eighteen-karat gold or platinum. At first glance, the gemstones may seem somewhat contradictory, but when combined as a necklace, they seem to seamlessly live together in harmony. During the nineteen years that this design has been around, there have never been any two the same.

The name, ‘Baby Necklace’ was conceived in a meeting at my beloved Barneys, by a lady whom I still hold in very high regard. She said it reminded her of the bracelets the hospitals placed on the wrists of newborn babies as identification. That completely personal concept truly resonated with me and has since added to the genetics of these jewels.

BAUBLE COLLECTION

NÉE 2003

This collection is essentially about donning a sculpture. We love to appreciate paintings and all forms of art, so to have the fortuity of wearing it on your being, is truly luxurious. Each of the bracelets in this collection has been composed to balance out sculpted forms, gemstones and designs; they are very time consuming to create and there is almost an irrational scientific approach to the inception. I have begun making them primarily upon request, as most often I need to incorporate the DNA of the wearer in the piece. These bracelets, and later necklaces, feature many custom details and hold a great many secrets.

TAVOUS NECKLACES

NÉE 2010

These resplendent necklaces were conceived by my desire to have a motif that radiates happiness. These circular medallions have become synonymous with my style, joining the ranks of signature pieces like the Baby Collection in recent years. Each one showcases a large central gemstone, with a dynamic party inviting gemstones and diamonds to radiate outwards, set in eighteen-karat gold and/or platinum. As with the Bauble Collection, these challenging pieces are most often created upon request.

The name ‘Tavous’ comes from the Persian word for peacock, as my inspiration emerged from the bravura of magnificence displayed by these exquisite birds during their plume presentations.

NORMA EARRINGS

NÉE 2004

The original name of this playful collection was the Bikini Collection… I simply loved the idea of mixing and matching bathing suit tops to the bottoms, and not be told what a ‘set’ is. Then came along a wonderful client who became a dear friend, who loved these earrings, so I decided to rename them after her. These single earrings come with no rules, as each has its own interesting mélange of different colours, shapes and cuts of gemstones, accented by a dash of diamonds. Your choice in everything- to wear a single earring, a complementing pair, or a contrastingly perfect combo. This collection is about choices, and about expressing your own individual and special sense of style.

BEE EARRINGS

NÉE 2003

Whimsy paired with luscious gemstones—that is the thought behind these simple but very elegant earrings. They were designed to showcase a pair of vibrant gemstones, but with a twist; Each one features a mischievous platinum or eighteen-karat gold bejeweled bumblebee, landing each in its own space on the gemstone. Insects are a recurring theme in my designs, and if one peruses through my thirty years-worth of jewels, they will find many hidden minute bees, butterflies and dragonflies, perched at random.

SHIMMEE® COLLECTION

NÉE 2015

The realization of the Shimmee® collection arose from my deep desire to add playfulness and movement to the otherwise traditional stationary rings. Movement signifies liveliness, and in a more artistic reflection, movement also introduces music to this immobile element.

MURREE COLLECTION

NÉE 2016

The name ‘Murree’ was derived from the Arabic work for mirror. The concept behind this collection was to engage the environment to participate in the delightful play of light on these jewels.

This subtle relationship is so understated, yet invites secret sparkle to each of the rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets in this collection.

STITCH COLLECTION

NÉE 1993

My very first collection upon going out on my own from Asprey. With their full support, I launched my first designs and presented a stackable collection of unisex rings. At the time, this concept was very unique as it offered the wearer many options of gender, style, size and colour. The platinum and gold stitches emulate the hemstitching in garments, and are often encrusted with diamonds.

I have a real fondness for these designs, as they still take me back to that initial period of excitement when they were launched. Truly timeless, as they are still as relevant today.

B. KHAZZAM

NÉE 2018

This collection was created in conjunction with my daughter, Alexandra Billy. Since birth, Alexandra has been an integral part of my creative world- traveling and learning alongside of me throughout her life. Upon graduation from university, she continued feeding her love of gemstones and diamonds, by continuing her studies at the GIA. Upon creating this collection, she made certain that her very own voice would be present. Each of her pieces have a playful edge, often featuring moving elements such as spinning wheels and sliding gemstones.