UAE Traditional Jewellery

The UAE is very rich in jewellery, which represents an area where tradition and modernity merge. Within contemporary UAE society, affluence and a luxurious style of living results in higher standards in gold and silverware.Experienced  and professional goldsmiths who came from various countries brought in new materials and patterns which have been passed down  from one generation to another are still widely used and high in demand..Jewellery in UAE society consists of precious stones, beads, shells, silver and gold.While jewellery of gold  is widely used at present time, silver was more common in the past.Goldwave is a significant component of feminine culture in the affluent gulf region including the UAE today.UAE pearls were widely  known and used within this area and outside the region for many centuries. Jewellery has considerable socio- economic significance in UAE society.

Gard al hel: A kind of bracelet made in gold or silver and may be used by married women or grown up girls for the wrist.

Al Zunaid: Bracelets used for upper arm

Al Khanasir: Rings worn around the little finger

Al Shawahid:Ring worn on index finger

Al Khalkhal: Gold or silver  bracelet worn above the ankle

Al Fatakh: Ring worn on big toe on either or both feet.

There is an item of jewellery mainly gold for particularly every part of the body.