Founded in 2019 by British Palestinian designer Noor, NURNEI is an independent jewellery brand that focuses on ethically produced jewellery using the ancient method of lost wax casting.

Freshly graduated with a BSc in Geology and an MSc in Geochemistry with focus on climate change impact on marine bivalves, Noor relocated to Kavala, Greece with a career in science research in mind. In her spare time, Noor set out to find a local artisanal jewellery workshop to develop her existing knowledge of jewellery making. It was here Noor began to observe and learn the art of silversmithing.

With an old set of coins minted 'Palestine' from her father and the newly gained experience of jewellery making, Noor launched her namesake brand, NURNEI. The debut collection, The Coin Collection featured replicas of these coins adorned with freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones.

Bringing together elements from her professional career from precious minerals and metals to marine shells, and her personal journey of research into the history of her homeland, NURNEI is a culmination of all things Noor. From her love of science, nature and the environment, to her Palestinian identity and ancient history of Palestine.

Surrounded by views of the Mediterranean and mountains, Noor continues to be inspired by nature’s colour palette, textures and organic shapes creating contemporary yet timeless jewellery. Adopting the local slow pace of life, Noor aligns herself with the slow jewellery movement and designs and creates jewellery when truly inspired.

Noor continues to be based between her home town London and Kavala where she maintains a close relationship with the jewellers to be always involved in the jewellery making process.