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Zainal born in April 1972 (Diamond his Birthstone), known within the trade circles by his nickname - "diamond Zainal" - and a name he is better known as because of his deep passion for diamonds. It always feels like Zainal was destined to be a jeweler. Behind the Holiday Center (Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai) showroom, you will find a man sitting quietly at his desk. In front of him lies an assortment of flawless, exquisitely cut diamonds (often in the finest of colors: whites, greens, pinks, blues, yellows and others). There will also be finest of rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls too. In his minds eye, as he endlessly arranges and rearranges as he is usually inspired by the individuality of the stones, a design falls into place. Zainal's instinct knows just what will look beautiful on a woman. His care and passion is what separates Zainal from all others. During his career, he has dealt with some of the world's rare and most treasured gemstones. He has had the privilege to design exclusive jewelry for many members of the Royal and ruling families of the region. Zainal has grown up appreciating the magic, mystery and romance of jewels - particularly diamonds - and their role as THE ULTIMATE GIFT OF LOVE. |
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Sheikh Mohammedali Zainal Alireza (his Saudi maternal grandfather), built a flawless reputation in the early and mid ninety's as the Pearl King and was a very famous personality in the Diamond Industry. His strong bond and relations with the powerful Saud Royal family of Saudi Arabia made him an important part of Saudi History. In 1903 he founded in Jeddah, the first school in Arabia that inaugurated the Saudi Arabia educational system. With the support of his Uncles Sheikh Khalid & Sheikh Ahmed Alireza, Zainal got his MBA (Master of Business Administration) and in 1997 he graduated from the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) in California as a Gemologist (Graduate Diamonds & Colored Stones) and then in 1998 as a Jeweler (Manufacturing, Gold & Precious Metals). Zainal, from 1998 to 2000, gained valuable experience working under his uncle, Sheikh Ahmed Y.Z. Alireza, who is the President of the powerful Haji Abdullah Alireza Co. Ltd. (Commercial Registration no. 1. First registered Business in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). During his tenure, Zainal had the privilege to grade some of the rare jewels of the world and meet with many high level dignitaries and the Saudi Royal family members. In 1999, Sheikh Ahmed sent Zainal to GIA (Gemological Institute of America) in New York to graduate as a Jewelry Designer. Zainal started his own business in 2000 and his designs gained instant recognition within the trade circles and with many important families of the region. The first showroom was established in Dubai - UAE, at the Holiday Center (Hotel Crowne Plaza). The showroom has some of the most magnificent and rare jewels. All the jewelry displayed is modern, elegant and glamorous. |
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