About Ray

I’ve been running my small freshwater jewellery brand since early 2019. Born and raised in Lebanon, I moved to the UK in 2016 for my PhD in Psychology.

I was originally exposed to freshwater pearl jewellery through my mum, an artist and jeweller who used to run a social enterprise back home in Lebanon. I took up jewellery-making as a form of distraction whilst awaiting biopsy results back in 2019 (thankfully benign) and haven’t stopped since. Two and a half years ago, I left my academic job as a postdoctoral researcher and decided to go ‘full time’ with my jewellery business. Few months later, I decided to re-train as a psychotherapist and am currently also a volunteer trainee at London Friend. 

All pieces I’ve ever made have been handcrafted (by my own hands!) in my studio in Bermondsey. My pieces are offered in 925 sterling silver and 14ct gold filled, and I try my best to create durable pieces that can be purchased at fair prices.

Following in mum’s footsteps, I’m also dedicated to fundraising for charities who fight against any form of injustice, including those around mental illness, gender, sexuality, race, and class privilege. Over the past five years, and with the support of my lovely wonderful community, I’ve raised a bit over £15,000 for several charities (including UKLGIG, Imaan LGBTI+, Impact Lebanon, Boxes for Beirut, Beit el Baraka, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Haven for Artists, Southhall Black Sisters, Women’s Aid, Mind Out LGBTQ, and The White Helmets).