Noor Fares’ Inayat Explores Meaning and Form

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By Brittany Siminitz | April 03, 2026

A portal to another world—doesn’t that sound like something we could all use now and again? For escape, for solitude, for a return to places that linger in the imagination.

If such a thing could be worn—a piece that seems transportive, like a bejeweled threshold—it might be found in Noor Fares’ latest collection, Inayat.

The jewels of Inayat, which was just released in March, feel less like simple adornments and more like miniature, wearable amulets. Named for an Arabic word for care or compassion, the 30-piece line draws on architectural forms, calligraphy, and celestial geometry. Noor Fares green amethyst earrings

Earrings in 18k yellow gold with 23.5 cts. t.w. green amethyst, 1.6 cts. t.w. rock crystal, 0.5 ct. t.w. abalone, and 0.04 ct. t.w. diamonds, £3,100 ($5,000)

Noor Fares mother of pearl engraving pendant
Engraving pendant in 18k yellow gold with mother-of-pearl, 5.4 ct. rock crystal, and 0.2 ct. t.w. diamonds, £4,995 ($6,610)

Fares’ work is rooted in her Lebanese heritage as well as her travels to India, where sunsets and the light over landscapes and architecture can incite spirituality and introspection.

Integral to the collection is its use of Arabic lettering, developed in collaboration with calligrapher Farah Behbehani. Rather than sitting on the surface, the script is integrated into each design—shaping proportions, guiding layout, and becoming part of the piece’s overall structure.

Noor Fares moon quartz earrings
Earrings in 18k yellow gold with 15.5 cts. t.w. moon quartz, 0.45 ct. t.w. polki diamonds, and 0.09 ct. t.w. diamonds, £4,800 ($6,350)
Noor Fares labradorite earrings
Earrings in 18k gray gold with 6.2 cts. t.w. labradorite, 0.72 ct. t.w. gray diamonds, and 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds, £5,675 ($7,510)

That same level of consideration carries through to the materials: hand-engraved gold; painted mother-of-pearl; polki, rose-cut, and salt-and-pepper diamonds; and such gemstones as tourmaline, moonstone, and spinel. They’re used not just for contrast but for how they interact with light and form. In some cases, even the natural inclusions within a stone become part of the design rather than incidental to it—perfection is as nature intended.

Noor Fares spinel ring
Ring in 18k yellow gold with 8.5 ct. t.w. spinel, 0.02 ct. t.w. sapphires, and 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds, £7,300 ($9,660)
Noor Fares aquadite earrings
Earrings in 18k yellow gold with 49 cts. t.w. aquadite, 0.35 ct. t.w. polki diamonds, and 0.09 ct. t.w. diamonds, £3,650 ($4,830)
Noor Fares moonstone painting pendant
Painting pendant in 18k gray gold with mother-of-pearl, 17.5 cts. t.w. rock crystal, 0.45 ct. t.w. moonstone, and 0.65 ct. t.w. diamonds, £7,995 ($10,580)
Noor Fares agate ring
Ring in 18k yellow gold with 2.5 ct. agate, 0.02 ct. t.w. sapphires, and 0.23 ct. t.w. diamonds, £5,500 ($7,280)

The intention and detail that go into the crafting of Inayat’s strikingly gorgeous jewelry suit the current consumer interest in meaningful designs. Offering both symbolism and visual impact, this is a collection retailers can stock with confidence.

Top: Inayat painting pendant in 18k yellow gold with mother-of-pearl, 6.5 ct. rock crystal, 0.5 ct. ruby, and 0.09 ct. t.w. diamonds, £2,625 ($3,480); Noor Fares

By: Brittany Siminitz

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