From Maths... To Magic!

Mumpreneur Karin Majdalany is the founder of Kabochon, a fine jewellery brand in Singapore that offers both a ready-to-wear collection and a bespoke service. We asked her about her career curveball and why she loves what she does.

Was your move to a creative career a conscious one?

It was rather a long journey of self-discovery! I never knew that I had a creative side, even though I was always pretty good at the arts. But I always considered myself more “sciencey”. After graduating from Oxford University, I actually worked for many years in banking in the City of London after also training as a Chartered Accountant. Once we had kids, I decided to take a career sabbatical. When the kids were older, by chance I started co-creating silver necklaces to help my mother-in-law for a Lebanese charity. That was really the start of my jewellery adventure 12 years ago.

Tell us about your services and products.

We offer a personalised jewellery creation service via private appointment. It’s relaxed and informal so clients feel at ease. The key to the Kabochon experience is that anything can be customised or personalised – the world is the client’s oyster!

The ready-to-wear collection ranges from diamond pave pendants, trendy “evil eye” and diamond-encrusted casual pieces to classic elegance such as South Sea and Akoya pearl necklaces. More high-end staples such as diamond tennis bracelets, solitaire studs and engagement and wedding rings are by bespoke order.

What are you working on right now, and what projects have you particularly enjoyed?