Karma el Khalil

The conversations with the moon of Karma El Khalil

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She is a designer with a degree in psychology, of Lebanese origins, but with life and work in New York: Karma El Khalil is one of the most imaginative representatives of the new jewelry. Her new collection is called Conversations with the moon and for the designer she represents the positive turning point after the long pandemic season. It is also a collection with an immediately recognizable temperament, which uses large semi-precious stones, in particular morganite, opal, topaz and apatite. Gems are best used, with surprising effects, often with clusters on chandelier earrings.

Anello in oro bianco con morganite e diamanti
Anello in oro bianco con morganite e diamanti

The gems are set in 18K gold, along with small diamonds set in the metal. In some cases the stones have been left in their original, rough state, but most of the time they follow traditional cuts. The idea is that the stones can recall the reflections of the moon on the large skyscrapers of the city but, of course, those who wear a jewel of this type are likely to soon forget the combination. Prices range from $ 1,200 to $ 21,000.

Orecchini in oro bianco con apatite e diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco con apatite e diamanti
Ciondolo in oro con opale grezzo
Ciondolo in oro con opale grezzo
Orecchini con giada lavanda e diamanti
Orecchini con giada lavanda e diamanti
Orecchini in oro rosa e morganite
Orecchini in oro rosa e morganite
Orecchini in oro bianco con pietra luna, calcedonio, diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco con pietra luna, calcedonio, diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco, tormalina, apatite
Orecchini in oro bianco, tormalina, apatite
Pendente in oro con apatite e diamanti
Pendente in oro con apatite e diamanti

Anello con un topazio da 30,96 carati e diamanti su oro rosa 18 carati
Anello con un topazio da 30,96 carati e diamanti su oro rosa 18 carati







The freedom jewels of Karma El Khalil




She studied psychology. And for this she became a gemologist and jewelry designer in New York. It seems strange? It is. But it is the story of Karma El Khalil, who received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tufts University in Boston. Then, she wanted to do a master’s degree in London, but a random mistake on the part of the school’s admissions department delayed entry. So Karma spent the summer designing jewelry for fun. As can be easily deduced from the name, Karma El Khalil is of Arab origin. Lebanese, to be precise. And the makeshift designer showed the jewelry design to a family friend in Beirut, which is one of the centers of Middle Eastern jewelry.

Orecchini Puzzle di iolite
Orecchini Puzzle di iolite

Result: they liked them. The designer’s parents invested $ 10,000 to make 15 pieces, which were immediately sold. And Karma El Khalil’s professional history began. She moved to New York to study design and graduated from the GIA, immediately sold 80% of the jewelry at the first opportunity and found admirers in Madonna and Brad Pitt, who gave Angelina Jolie a Karma ring (they were others times), Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera. The mix of cultures that she brings with her, between Europe, America and Africa (where she lived as a child with her parents), stimulated and conditioned her creativity. And, perhaps, the degree in psychology helps her understand the desire of others.

Orecchino in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchino in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchino indossato
Orecchino indossato
Orecchini Scala in crisoprasio e oro rosa
Orecchini Scala in crisoprasio e oro rosa
Anello con iolite e rodolite cabochon
Anello con iolite e rodolite cabochon
Anello cocktail con kunzite
Anello cocktail con kunzite
Anello Arca in oro rosa e morganite
Anello Arca in oro rosa e morganite







Jewelery to help Beirut at auction with Christie’s




We Are All Beirut: help comes from the world of jewelry for the Lebanese city, devastated in recent months by a tremendous explosion. Promoting the charity action is Christie’s, which until November 24 is presenting a charity auction to promote and help the restoration and cultural activities of Beirut. The proceeds of the auction, in fact, will be entrusted to The Arab Funds for Arts and Culture (AFAC).

Bracciali di Piaget
Bracciali di Piaget

We Are All Beirut is auctioning works by artists in three areas: the arts, the world of design and jewelry. In particular, the 11 jewels for sale also contain symbols related to the Middle Eastern country, such as the colors of the Lebanese flag. As in the case of the green dial of the limited edition Bulgari watch of which only 11 were made.
Anello Scaphandre con onice di Elie Top
Anello Scaphandre con onice di Elie Top

Piaget donated three bracelets, each representing a color of the Lebanese flag. The specially made bracelet by Nadine Kanso was inspired by the sale title Kelna Beirut (the words mean We Are All Beirut). Additionally, two creations are unveiled for the first time through this sale: Hemmerle’s hand-sculpted anodized aluminum earrings and reverse-set purple sapphire earrings and Glenn Spiro’s brand new carved ceramic and tourmaline earrings, which glow in the dark.
Gli orecchini che brillano nel buio di Glenn Spiro
Gli orecchini che brillano nel buio di Glenn Spiro

Supporting the work behind AFAC’s cultural and philanthropic initiative, advocating and directing the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Beirut’s artistic and cultural landscape is so important to us here at Christie’s. Witnessing such an incredible level of interest and generous contributions to We Are All Beirut, regionally and internationally, depicts a humanity and benevolence that is so very much needed today. We like to take this opportunity to send our deepest thank you to all jewellery designers and maisons as well as watchmakers and retailer for their substantial contributions.
Caroline Louca-Kirkland, CEO of Christie’s Middle East

Orecchini con diamanti di Boghossain
Orecchini con diamanti di Boghossain

Karma el Khalil, a talented Lebanese jewelry designer based in New York whose creations are dubbed by Hollywood stars, is represented with her flagship piece, the Sunshine Ear Cuff. The charity sale offers the latest available piece of this collection, calling out the rays of dawn and radiating hope.

Bracciale in oro con smeraldi di Nadine Kanso
Bracciale in oro con smeraldi di Nadine Kanso

Orecchini Diamond Sunrise di Karma el Khalil
Orecchini Diamond Sunrise di Karma el Khalil