Our Story
DESIGNER PROFILE
Jewellery designer Maria Anvar transforms everyday inspirations into exquisite, emotive creations. Her journey from art aficionado to jewellery designer has been gradual and unintentional yet passionate. Though initially pursuing a business degree her love for art, nurtured through drawing, sculpture and miniature painting, ultimately led her down a different path.
Maria has worked on building her personal design style through her different experiences. From her initial days working for an independent designer in Pakistan, advancing her technical expertise at GIA in New York, refining her creative vision at the Richemont Creative Academy in Milan, to interning with Vacheron Constantin in Geneva, and recently working on freelance jewellery design projects in UAE.
Inspired by everyday elements, she transforms them into stunning jewellery pieces that capture the essence of natures beauty. Maria looks forward to making single haute pieces that evoke emotion and to bring something new to the diverse field of jewellery design.
BRAND PROFILE
The name NVAR (pronounced as na-vaar) is a part of the designers surname Anvar, and holds a deep personal significance, as it is also a kurdish word meaning something new, innovation / becoming new again. The meaning perfectly captures the ethos of the brand symbolising a connection with tradition and modernity and creative renewal.
Drawing inspiration from nature, art and philosophy, with NVAR Maria aspires to create unique designs that transcend time. Her brand is a representation of her minimalist style and acquired aesthetics influenced by high jewellery design techniques and a deep appreciation for exceptional artistry.
Forged from 18kt gold, silver and adorned with precious gems each piece narrates a tale and is a reflection of Maria’s dedication and vision for contemporary jewellery design.