arafa is the Arabic word for "charming" or "lovely". To produce limited edition pieces I work in silver and gold, as well as precious and semi-precious gems in addition to polymer clay and resins.

As a member of the
British Jewellers Association, Zarafa Designs is registered at
the Assay Office in London.

Mary Ann is a teacher at the London School of Jewellery

Zarafa Designs is pleased to be involved with the Mercedes Benz Club's campaign celebrating 60 years of the iconic SL badge.

Jewellery is a powerful tool for conveying our stories and memories and as a way to celebrate special relationships. I believe that jewellery should be fun to wear and to give and my passion is to create handcrafted, bespoke jewellery with meaning. The use of imagery, gems, stones,

and colors as talismans and amulets for their healing powers and their symbolism is of great interest to me. Much of my work is done for clients on commission. Please contact me if you would like to discuss having a piece specially commissioned for a special occasion.


Mary Ann Nelson - Email: info@zarafadesigns.com - Tel: 07947 137 571