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Fashion and recent trends are all that make our world sparking at Aquae Jewels! As a fine and modern jewellery brand, we love to tour the newest and coolest hot spots in Dubai! This was no different when ROKA arrived on the scene at the trendy Optus hotel in Business Bay. The sister restaurant to the famous ZUMA had a big name to live up to with the restaurant already having several branches in London including in Mayfair and Aldwyc. We were dying to review the new restaurant and see how fine dining compares to fine jewellery, so we spoke to our friend of the brand; Zena Louay to see what she thinks. As a woman of taste, do you think there are similarities between fine cuisine and jewellery? When looking at ROKA in Dubai not really as it isn’t as upmarket as the restaurant in London. If you want something more fine dining and upmarket that would compare better with jewellery you are better to look at ZUMA. I know ROKA is the sister restaurant of ZUMA but there is just a different level of service and price point which is more comparable with what you pay when you look for fine jewellery. Fine and delicate handmaded jewelry is a craft of art and passion like high quality cooking. If you had to choose one of them as a skill, which would you have chosen? I love to cook and wish I was good at it but no matter how much I practice I don’t think I could ever be on the same level as the chefs in ROKA, the presentation and taste is amazing! The way they do desserts is delicious as well, I can never say no to dessert! Do you consider yourself to be a lover of life? What is the life you love the most? Yes, of course I love life! I love myself and I’m so happy with the way life is at the moment. I like living in the moment and taking it day by day. Do you easily fall for a good dish, a restaurant or a pastry? I am a sucker for a good Tuna Tartare. I am yet to find one in Dubai I don’t like, I have it everywhere that it is served. As a model do you have to follow a strict diet? Is having a healthy diet something that has become part of your life or something that you have to consciously think about every day? YES!! It’s become more of a lifestyle – I’m watching my food all the time. I allow myself to enjoy food but if I have eaten badly two days in a row, I have to fix it afterwards.

Fashion and recent trends are all that make our world sparking at Aquae Jewels! As a fine and modern jewellery brand, we love to tour the newest and coolest hot spots in Dubai! This was no different when ROKA arrived on the scene at the trendy Optus hotel in Business Bay. The sister restaurant to the famous ZUMA had a big name to live up to with the restaurant already having several branches in London including in Mayfair and Aldwyc. We were dying to review the new restaurant and see how fine dining compares to fine jewellery, so we spoke to our friend of the brand; Zena Louay to see what she thinks. As a woman of taste, do you think there are similarities between fine cuisine and jewellery? When looking at ROKA in Dubai not really as it isn’t as upmarket as the restaurant in London. If you want something more fine dining and upmarket that would compare better with jewellery you are better to look at ZUMA. I know ROKA is the sister restaurant of ZUMA but there is just a different level of service and price point which is more comparable with what you pay when you look for fine jewellery. Fine and delicate handmaded jewelry is a craft of art and passion like high quality cooking. If you had to choose one of them as a skill, which would you have chosen? I love to cook and wish I was good at it but no matter how much I practice I don’t think I could ever be on the same level as the chefs in ROKA, the presentation and taste is amazing! The way they do desserts is delicious as well, I can never say no to dessert! Do you consider yourself to be a lover of life? What is the life you love the most? Yes, of course I love life! I love myself and I’m so happy with the way life is at the moment. I like living in the moment and taking it day by day. Do you easily fall for a good dish, a restaurant or a pastry? I am a sucker for a good Tuna Tartare. I am yet to find one in Dubai I don’t like, I have it everywhere that it is served. As a model do you have to follow a strict diet? Is having a healthy diet something that has become part of your life or something that you have to consciously think about every day? YES!! It’s become more of a lifestyle – I’m watching my food all the time. I allow myself to enjoy food but if I have eaten badly two days in a row, I have to fix it afterwards.

Fashion and recent trends are all that make our world sparking at Aquae Jewels! As a fine and modern jewellery brand, we love to tour the newest and coolest hot spots in Dubai! This was no different when ROKA arrived on the scene at the trendy Optus hotel in Business Bay. The sister restaurant to the famous ZUMA had a big name to live up to with the restaurant already having several branches in London including in Mayfair and Aldwyc. We were dying to review the new restaurant and see how fine dining compares to fine jewellery, so we spoke to our friend of the brand; Zena Louay to see what she thinks. As a woman of taste, do you think there are similarities between fine cuisine and jewellery? When looking at ROKA in Dubai not really as it isn’t as upmarket as the restaurant in London. If you want something more fine dining and upmarket that would compare better with jewellery you are better to look at ZUMA. I know ROKA is the sister restaurant of ZUMA but there is just a different level of service and price point which is more comparable with what you pay when you look for fine jewellery. Fine and delicate handmaded jewelry is a craft of art and passion like high quality cooking. If you had to choose one of them as a skill, which would you have chosen? I love to cook and wish I was good at it but no matter how much I practice I don’t think I could ever be on the same level as the chefs in ROKA, the presentation and taste is amazing! The way they do desserts is delicious as well, I can never say no to dessert! Do you consider yourself to be a lover of life? What is the life you love the most? Yes, of course I love life! I love myself and I’m so happy with the way life is at the moment. I like living in the moment and taking it day by day. Do you easily fall for a good dish, a restaurant or a pastry? I am a sucker for a good Tuna Tartare. I am yet to find one in Dubai I don’t like, I have it everywhere that it is served. As a model do you have to follow a strict diet? Is having a healthy diet something that has become part of your life or something that you have to consciously think about every day? YES!! It’s become more of a lifestyle – I’m watching my food all the time. I allow myself to enjoy food but if I have eaten badly two days in a row, I have to fix it afterwards.

Fashion and recent trends are all that make our world sparking at Aquae Jewels! As a fine and modern jewellery brand, we love to tour the newest and coolest hot spots in Dubai! This was no different when ROKA arrived on the scene at the trendy Optus hotel in Business Bay. The sister restaurant to the famous ZUMA had a big name to live up to with the restaurant already having several branches in London including in Mayfair and Aldwyc. We were dying to review the new restaurant and see how fine dining compares to fine jewellery, so we spoke to our friend of the brand; Zena Louay to see what she thinks. As a woman of taste, do you think there are similarities between fine cuisine and jewellery? When looking at ROKA in Dubai not really as it isn’t as upmarket as the restaurant in London. If you want something more fine dining and upmarket that would compare better with jewellery you are better to look at ZUMA. I know ROKA is the sister restaurant of ZUMA but there is just a different level of service and price point which is more comparable with what you pay when you look for fine jewellery. Fine and delicate handmaded jewelry is a craft of art and passion like high quality cooking. If you had to choose one of them as a skill, which would you have chosen? I love to cook and wish I was good at it but no matter how much I practice I don’t think I could ever be on the same level as the chefs in ROKA, the presentation and taste is amazing! The way they do desserts is delicious as well, I can never say no to dessert! Do you consider yourself to be a lover of life? What is the life you love the most? Yes, of course I love life! I love myself and I’m so happy with the way life is at the moment. I like living in the moment and taking it day by day. Do you easily fall for a good dish, a restaurant or a pastry? I am a sucker for a good Tuna Tartare. I am yet to find one in Dubai I don’t like, I have it everywhere that it is served. As a model do you have to follow a strict diet? Is having a healthy diet something that has become part of your life or something that you have to consciously think about every day? YES!! It’s become more of a lifestyle – I’m watching my food all the time. I allow myself to enjoy food but if I have eaten badly two days in a row, I have to fix it afterwards.

Fashion and recent trends are all that make our world sparking at Aquae Jewels! As a fine and modern jewellery brand, we love to tour the newest and coolest hot spots in Dubai! This was no different when ROKA arrived on the scene at the trendy Optus hotel in Business Bay. The sister restaurant to the famous ZUMA had a big name to live up to with the restaurant already having several branches in London including in Mayfair and Aldwyc. We were dying to review the new restaurant and see how fine dining compares to fine jewellery, so we spoke to our friend of the brand; Zena Louay to see what she thinks. As a woman of taste, do you think there are similarities between fine cuisine and jewellery? When looking at ROKA in Dubai not really as it isn’t as upmarket as the restaurant in London. If you want something more fine dining and upmarket that would compare better with jewellery you are better to look at ZUMA. I know ROKA is the sister restaurant of ZUMA but there is just a different level of service and price point which is more comparable with what you pay when you look for fine jewellery. Fine and delicate handmaded jewelry is a craft of art and passion like high quality cooking. If you had to choose one of them as a skill, which would you have chosen? I love to cook and wish I was good at it but no matter how much I practice I don’t think I could ever be on the same level as the chefs in ROKA, the presentation and taste is amazing! The way they do desserts is delicious as well, I can never say no to dessert! Do you consider yourself to be a lover of life? What is the life you love the most? Yes, of course I love life! I love myself and I’m so happy with the way life is at the moment. I like living in the moment and taking it day by day. Do you easily fall for a good dish, a restaurant or a pastry? I am a sucker for a good Tuna Tartare. I am yet to find one in Dubai I don’t like, I have it everywhere that it is served. As a model do you have to follow a strict diet? Is having a healthy diet something that has become part of your life or something that you have to consciously think about every day? YES!! It’s become more of a lifestyle – I’m watching my food all the time. I allow myself to enjoy food but if I have eaten badly two days in a row, I have to fix it afterwards.

Fashion and recent trends are all that make our world sparking at Aquae Jewels! As a fine and modern jewellery brand, we love to tour the newest and coolest hot spots in Dubai! This was no different when ROKA arrived on the scene at the trendy Optus hotel in Business Bay. The sister restaurant to the famous ZUMA had a big name to live up to with the restaurant already having several branches in London including in Mayfair and Aldwyc. We were dying to review the new restaurant and see how fine dining compares to fine jewellery, so we spoke to our friend of the brand; Zena Louay to see what she thinks. As a woman of taste, do you think there are similarities between fine cuisine and jewellery? When looking at ROKA in Dubai not really as it isn’t as upmarket as the restaurant in London. If you want something more fine dining and upmarket that would compare better with jewellery you are better to look at ZUMA. I know ROKA is the sister restaurant of ZUMA but there is just a different level of service and price point which is more comparable with what you pay when you look for fine jewellery. Fine and delicate handmaded jewelry is a craft of art and passion like high quality cooking. If you had to choose one of them as a skill, which would you have chosen? I love to cook and wish I was good at it but no matter how much I practice I don’t think I could ever be on the same level as the chefs in ROKA, the presentation and taste is amazing! The way they do desserts is delicious as well, I can never say no to dessert! Do you consider yourself to be a lover of life? What is the life you love the most? Yes, of course I love life! I love myself and I’m so happy with the way life is at the moment. I like living in the moment and taking it day by day. Do you easily fall for a good dish, a restaurant or a pastry? I am a sucker for a good Tuna Tartare. I am yet to find one in Dubai I don’t like, I have it everywhere that it is served. As a model do you have to follow a strict diet? Is having a healthy diet something that has become part of your life or something that you have to consciously think about every day? YES!! It’s become more of a lifestyle – I’m watching my food all the time. I allow myself to enjoy food but if I have eaten badly two days in a row, I have to fix it afterwards.

Fashion and recent trends are all that make our world sparking at Aquae Jewels! As a fine and modern jewellery brand, we love to tour the newest and coolest hot spots in Dubai! This was no different when ROKA arrived on the scene at the trendy Optus hotel in Business Bay. The sister restaurant to the famous ZUMA had a big name to live up to with the restaurant already having several branches in London including in Mayfair and Aldwyc. We were dying to review the new restaurant and see how fine dining compares to fine jewellery, so we spoke to our friend of the brand; Zena Louay to see what she thinks. As a woman of taste, do you think there are similarities between fine cuisine and jewellery? When looking at ROKA in Dubai not really as it isn’t as upmarket as the restaurant in London. If you want something more fine dining and upmarket that would compare better with jewellery you are better to look at ZUMA. I know ROKA is the sister restaurant of ZUMA but there is just a different level of service and price point which is more comparable with what you pay when you look for fine jewellery. Fine and delicate handmaded jewelry is a craft of art and passion like high quality cooking. If you had to choose one of them as a skill, which would you have chosen? I love to cook and wish I was good at it but no matter how much I practice I don’t think I could ever be on the same level as the chefs in ROKA, the presentation and taste is amazing! The way they do desserts is delicious as well, I can never say no to dessert! Do you consider yourself to be a lover of life? What is the life you love the most? Yes, of course I love life! I love myself and I’m so happy with the way life is at the moment. I like living in the moment and taking it day by day. Do you easily fall for a good dish, a restaurant or a pastry? I am a sucker for a good Tuna Tartare. I am yet to find one in Dubai I don’t like, I have it everywhere that it is served. As a model do you have to follow a strict diet? Is having a healthy diet something that has become part of your life or something that you have to consciously think about every day? YES!! It’s become more of a lifestyle – I’m watching my food all the time. I allow myself to enjoy food but if I have eaten badly two days in a row, I have to fix it afterwards.

Fashion and recent trends are all that make our world sparking at Aquae Jewels! As a fine and modern jewellery brand, we love to tour the newest and coolest hot spots in Dubai! This was no different when ROKA arrived on the scene at the trendy Optus hotel in Business Bay. The sister restaurant to the famous ZUMA had a big name to live up to with the restaurant already having several branches in London including in Mayfair and Aldwyc. We were dying to review the new restaurant and see how fine dining compares to fine jewellery, so we spoke to our friend of the brand; Zena Louay to see what she thinks. As a woman of taste, do you think there are similarities between fine cuisine and jewellery? When looking at ROKA in Dubai not really as it isn’t as upmarket as the restaurant in London. If you want something more fine dining and upmarket that would compare better with jewellery you are better to look at ZUMA. I know ROKA is the sister restaurant of ZUMA but there is just a different level of service and price point which is more comparable with what you pay when you look for fine jewellery. Fine and delicate handmaded jewelry is a craft of art and passion like high quality cooking. If you had to choose one of them as a skill, which would you have chosen? I love to cook and wish I was good at it but no matter how much I practice I don’t think I could ever be on the same level as the chefs in ROKA, the presentation and taste is amazing! The way they do desserts is delicious as well, I can never say no to dessert! Do you consider yourself to be a lover of life? What is the life you love the most? Yes, of course I love life! I love myself and I’m so happy with the way life is at the moment. I like living in the moment and taking it day by day. Do you easily fall for a good dish, a restaurant or a pastry? I am a sucker for a good Tuna Tartare. I am yet to find one in Dubai I don’t like, I have it everywhere that it is served. As a model do you have to follow a strict diet? Is having a healthy diet something that has become part of your life or something that you have to consciously think about every day? YES!! It’s become more of a lifestyle – I’m watching my food all the time. I allow myself to enjoy food but if I have eaten badly two days in a row, I have to fix it afterwards.

Words by Catherine Klastersky The most romantic day of the year is upon us, and it’s time to celebrate your loved one. However, there is an endless amount of stress attached to Valentine’s Day gifts. What message are you sending? Have you been together long enough for jewellery? Not long enough? The inner struggle is very real. To help guide us through this minefield of gifts, we have enlisted the very best, cue jewellery and art expert and founder of Aquae Jewels, Catherine Klastersky, to share her top tips for buying jewellery this Valentine’s Day. So read, relax, and remember, this holiday is all about love. Listen to your heart, not your head When you are looking for that perfect piece, my recommendation is to go by eye and what your heart says before your brain kicks in. Like a piece of art, you have to have an affinity with the piece or stone. Remember it’s an emotional reaction you’re after: it’s not science, it’s love. It’s not just about the price tag The design is key and that doesn’t mean you need to spend a lot of money. I founded Aquae Jewels for this exact reason, it is about celebrating every woman, every day without compromising on quality or even quantity. Let’s get personal Don’t forget to add your personality through subtle design tweaks. Secret messages through personalisation is a beautiful option to show your love and can be done in diamonds or an engraving for example. This is such a romantic idea that I’ve always loved. It’s often the secret messages between loved ones that are my favourite, where they only mean something to the two people involved. We work closely with our clients to ensure we deliver their dream pieces and our intricate design renderings enable them to envision how the final piece will look from every angle. It should feel good, as well as look good Go for gold! Don’t compromise on quality (and remember this does not have to break the bank). 18k gold and shimmering diamonds will always be a favourite amongst the ladies. Furthermore, the craftsmanship involved in creating the pieces is very important no matter the size of the stones. How it sits and feels on the body is essential to the way it ultimately looks and to the way you feel about it. It is worth investing in something that is beautifully made. After all, she’ll hopefully be wearing it for a long time! Mix it up Don’t get stuck in the headspace of being too traditional. Find pieces that match her style. For example, find pieces that create unique pairings that make way for the new age of mixing and matching, piling and layering. A T-shirt necklace holds its own, but for an off-duty look, it can be paired with the likes of a choker. We have an amazing one at Aquae Jewels called the Rain Choker, which is a minimalist design made of a gold chain with diamond droplets, glistening as they move. If you traverse the Aquae Jewels collections further you will find body chains, bracelets, and anklets that accentuate the silhouette of the wearer with undeniable confidence and are a refreshing option to the more traditional jewellery pieces. So, when February 14 comes around, do everything in your power to wow the special someone in your life with a gift that they’ll cherish forever. While flower deliveries, gourmet chocolates, and teddy bears are lauded as romantic go-to’s, think outside the box this year with unique diamond and gold Valentine’s Day gifts for her. I hope this list of top tips can be used to find something for your girlfriend, wife, mother, or best friend that will definitely make her feel the love on Valentine’s Day and beyond.

Dazzling pieces paying homage to the streets of the world’s fashion capitals February 2021 – Dubai, UAE: February 2021 sees homegrown e-commerce jewellery house, Aquae Jewels, launch the finest creations of gold and diamond jewellery for the Spring Summer season ahead. Available online and across the globe, Aquae Jewels continues to be distinguished by its savoir-faire and expert craftsmanship, at an accessible price point. Specializing in ready-to-wear and customized 18k gold, diamond and precious stone pieces, the Aquae Jewels SS21 collection is inspired by the streets of London, New York, Milan and Paris. With a dynamic urban beat, the pieces pay homage to the muses who march the pavements in beautiful discourse, challenging preconceived notions and trends to curate the new way of wearing the most dazzling jewellery. The Aquae Jewels pieces are a curated collection that paints a compelling picture of not just where fashion is right now, but how it’s factoring into our real lives. From trend-led fashion, haute couture, to more classical revisited designs, Aquae Jewels captures a contemporary and rejuvenated aesthetic. Pendants reign supreme this SS21 and can be seen floating on delicate necklaces or piled across the ear on layered chains. Stars come out to shine too this season and can be found sparkling in abundance. Not to mention the monogrammed pendants, a trend seen heavily on the streets and best worn layered with accent pieces. When wearing Aquae Jewels there is no rule or code to be applied. The SS21 collection perfectly creates unique pairings, making way for the new age of mixing and matching, piling and layering. SS21 juggles unique combinations of coloured gold and precious stones, which result in a distinct diamond jewellery narrative. Green malachite, white and light pink mother of pearl and blue topaz set the mood for the Spring Summer season and bring a refreshing burst. Traverse the collections further this spring-summer and find body chains, bracelets, and anklets that accentuate the silhouette of the wearer with undeniable confidence. Earrings, necklaces and rings also represent a feminine aesthetic and, when stacked and piled, showcase the carefree and creative nature of the feminine soul. Building on femininity as one of the core essences of the brand, stacking rings and belly jewellery pay homage to the subtle edge of the modern-day woman. Furthermore, this SS21, the brand stays true to its vision of perfection and reflects the wearer’s individuality by providing customized pieces that are curated in-house and in collaboration with the client. With a workshop nestled in the heart of Dubai, each creation is designed and produced in-house and all precious stones are sourced from ethical mines and accredited with a certificate of authenticity that assures the legal and ethical origins of the creations. Today, Aquae Jewels remain true to its mission to design pieces for all women, shipping across continents in less than five days.

Fashion and recent trends are all that make our world sparking at Aquae Jewels! As a fine and modern jewellery brand, we love to tour the newest and coolest hot spots in Dubai! This was no different when ROKA arrived on the scene at the trendy Optus hotel in Business Bay. The sister restaurant to the famous ZUMA had a big name to live up to with the restaurant already having several branches in London including in Mayfair and Aldwyc. We were dying to review the new restaurant and see how fine dining compares to fine jewellery, so we spoke to our friend of the brand; Zena Louay to see what she thinks. As a woman of taste, do you think there are similarities between fine cuisine and jewellery? When looking at ROKA in Dubai not really as it isn’t as upmarket as the restaurant in London. If you want something more fine dining and upmarket that would compare better with jewellery you are better to look at ZUMA. I know ROKA is the sister restaurant of ZUMA but there is just a different level of service and price point which is more comparable with what you pay when you look for fine jewellery. Fine and delicate handmaded jewelry is a craft of art and passion like high quality cooking. If you had to choose one of them as a skill, which would you have chosen? I love to cook and wish I was good at it but no matter how much I practice I don’t think I could ever be on the same level as the chefs in ROKA, the presentation and taste is amazing! The way they do desserts is delicious as well, I can never say no to dessert! Do you consider yourself to be a lover of life? What is the life you love the most? Yes, of course I love life! I love myself and I’m so happy with the way life is at the moment. I like living in the moment and taking it day by day. Do you easily fall for a good dish, a restaurant or a pastry? I am a sucker for a good Tuna Tartare. I am yet to find one in Dubai I don’t like, I have it everywhere that it is served. As a model do you have to follow a strict diet? Is having a healthy diet something that has become part of your life or something that you have to consciously think about every day? YES!! It’s become more of a lifestyle – I’m watching my food all the time. I allow myself to enjoy food but if I have eaten badly two days in a row, I have to fix it afterwards.