Azza Fahmy is a renowned Egyptian jewellery designer, who weaves history, culture, and elegance in her collections.

Inspired by its symbolism in ancient Egyptian mythology, the lotus flower, a symbol of beauty and resilience, was the theme of her latest designs, and it was intricately recreated in gold and precious stones, creating a sense of timeless allure.

Fahmy draws inspiration from Egypt’s sacred tombs and temples, where the lotus flower has held profound significance for millennia. The lotus, symbolizing creation and rebirth, is celebrated in this collection as a representation of the flourishing dawn.

The necklace Gaga chose in 18kt gold and sterling features a bouquet of large lotus flowers seen from above, surrounded by pharaonic flowering lotuses, lotus buds, lily pads, and rosettes.

It also features designs echoing the lively and colourful ceiling patterns found in the Theban monuments of Luxor, and the central flower composition is surrounded by a series of ehker-signs, which is the word for adornment in ancient Egypt.

More than half a century ago, Cairo-based jeweller Azza Fahmy started as an apprentice in the male-dominated workshops of Khan El-Khalili, learning all about the craft of centuries-old making of jewellery.

She then started her workshop with a handful of people, aiming to tell stories of heritage and culture through her creations, before launching her line and eventually becoming one of the most famous Egyptian jewellery designers, collaborating with famous names on the catwalk.

Fahmy is now acclaimed worldwide not only for her designs that rely profoundly on research but also for the manifestation of the Ottoman craftsmen hierarchy, which had been present in Egypt for centuries.