10 stories
Georgetown Gem
Jewelry designer Natasha crafts pieces from Guyana's gold, and when gemologist Oliver comes to certify her stones, he discovers the most precious gem is the woman who shapes them.
The Bahraini Pearl | لؤلؤة البحرين
Her family once dove for pearls in Bahrain. He's the jeweler who wants to revive the tradition. What they discover is more precious than gems.
Adrar Amethyst
Taous sells desert gems in Adrar's ancient market. When jeweler Stefan arrives seeking rare stones, she shows him treasures that can't be cut or set. 'El hjar el karim yhebb' (الحجر الكريم يحب) - Precious stones love.
دَرْسُ الاِشْتِغَالِ | The Lesson of Pronominal Anticipation
A jeweler in medieval Nishapur learns the grammar of anticipation through الاشتغال, as the heart points to what the eyes already see.
دَرْسُ التَّمْيِيزِ | The Lesson of Specification
A jeweler in Samarkand learns to specify and clarify through the precise art of تمييز, as she measures gold and weighs desire.
Jeddah Jewel
Amira runs the most exclusive jewelry boutique on Tahlia Street. When Omar, a wealthy widower, commissions a piece for his late wife's memorial, their sessions become increasingly intimate. 'Inti aghla min ay jawhar' (أنتِ أغلى من أي جوهر) - You're more precious than any jewel.
Whitby Gothic
At the famous Whitby Goth Weekend, jeweler Elvira sells more than silver and obsidian to a customer who appreciates darkness.
Camden Combustion
Market stall owner Efua sells handmade jewelry at Camden Lock. When designer Marcus scouts for collaboration, she shows him that the best partnerships ignite outside business hours.
Norwood Junction Jewel
Jewelry maker Adanna crafts bespoke pieces from her Norwood Junction workshop. When architect Marcus commissions an engagement ring, she shows him that some treasures aren't worn on fingers.
The Jeweler of Aleppo | صائِغُ حَلَب
In the grand souk of Aleppo, a master jeweler crafts his finest creation—a passionate affair with a voluptuous Turkish noblewoman who seeks more than gold.