Mouawad
Mouawad is a luxury jeweller founded in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1891 by David Mouawad and now headquartered in Geneva. It makes high jewellery, luxury watches and objects of art and is known for its collection of famous diamonds.
| Founded | 1891, Beirut |
|---|---|
| Founder | David Mouawad |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Leadership | Fred, Alain and Pascal Mouawad |
| Products | High jewellery, watches, objects of art |
| Website | mouawad.com |
What is Mouawad?
Mouawad is a family-owned luxury jewellery house that began in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1891, founded by David Mouawad. Its headquarters are now in Geneva, Switzerland, with a Middle East base in Dubai.
History
The business has passed through several generations of the family. Robert Mouawad retired in 2010, and the house is now led by the fourth generation: Fred, Alain and Pascal Mouawad. The company has locations in Geneva, Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States.
Products and positioning
Mouawad produces high jewellery, luxury watches and objects of art. Its reputation rests heavily on exceptional stones:
- The Jubilee Diamond, 245.35 carats
- The Incomparable necklace, set with a 407.48 carat diamond
- The Mouawad Lilac, a 24.44 carat pink diamond
- The Flower of Eternity jewellery coffer and the 1001 Nights diamond purse, both Guinness World Records
Why it matters
Mouawad is one of the few jewellery houses with roots in the Middle East to operate globally at the top of the market, combining a Lebanese heritage with a Swiss base and a long family succession.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mouawad from?
Mouawad was founded in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1891 and is now headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Who founded Mouawad?
The house was founded by David Mouawad and is today run by the fourth generation of the family.