The Art of Design Issue 27 2017 | Page 128

128 Julien Riad Sahyoun Julien Riad Sahyoun has always had an affinity with nature. Fascinated by a myriad of untold mysteries hidden within the Earth, he has collected gems, rocks, fossils and minerals from a young age. A deep-rooted connection with the natural world began in his homeland, Morocco. Journeys into the Saharan wilderness heralded enchanting, earthly treasures, each one precious and unique. This adventurous spirit took Julien from a desert oasis to cosmopolitan New York where he enrolled at the prestigious GIA, renowned for providing the finest gem and jewellery education in the world. The essence of life itself, every stone tells an individual story. In Julien’s hands, their power and beauty radiate, captured for eternity in a single piece of fine jewellery. Their sinuous silhouettes whisper of our connection to the magnitude of nature and humanity. Julien is driven by a desire to unite humanity and leave a positive footprint on the world. www.jsay.com +44 (0)207 016 6740