BC, Canada  ·  Est. 2015

Khorshid
Joulaee

Master Goldsmith  ·  Multidisciplinary Artist  ·  Fine Jewellery Fabrication

1,000+ Pieces Fabricated
14 Years of Practice
18 Group Exhibitions
12 Gallery Partnerships
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Artist Statement

Based

BC, Canada

Portfolio

khorshidjoulaee.com

Instagram

@khorshidjoulaee

Featured

Craftland Magazine, Italy · 2022

International

Paris, France & Istanbul, Turkey

About the Artist

Multidisciplinary artist and master goldsmith with 14 years of professional practice spanning fine jewellery fabrication, visual arts, and craft education.

Formally trained at the Art University of Tehran (Bachelor of Handicrafts, 2016) and holds a Master Goldsmith Certification. Has designed and hand-fabricated more than 1,000 pieces of silver and gold jewellery across two independent studios.

Works across precious metals, enamel, surface texturing, and visual media, with a consistent focus on the relationship between material, craft, and artistic expression. An active practising painter with a strong feel for colour, composition, and the translation of visual ideas into physical form.

Exhibition record spanning 18 group shows over 9 years, with international credits in Paris and Istanbul and a feature in Craftland Magazine (Italy, 2022). Maintains 12 active gallery partnerships and teaches multi-level jewellery fabrication workshops.

Professional Practice

Studio Work & Experience

Khorshid Joulaee Jewelry Studio

Studio Founder · Master Silversmith · Visual Artist · Instructor

Tehran · 2015 – Present
BC · 2025 – Present
  • Founded and operates an independent studio spanning fine jewellery production, visual arts practice, and multi-level craft education across two countries.
  • Designed and hand-fabricated more than 1,000 bespoke pieces of silver and gold jewellery; custom commissions translating client concepts into original objects.
  • Works across silversmithing, fabrication, soldering, enameling, surface texturing, lost-wax casting, lapping, and polishing; maintains rigorous quality and finishing standards.
  • Designed original curriculum and delivered multi-level workshops in silversmithing, metal fabrication, enameling, and surface treatment; taught students from beginners to experienced makers.
  • Maintains 12 active gallery partnerships; manages all studio operations, client relations, inventory, and gallery logistics independently.
  • Active painting and visual arts practice alongside jewellery production; develops work exploring material, form, colour, and artistic expression.

Kouben Jewelry Studio

Co-Founder · Lead Goldsmith · Creative Director

Tehran, Iran · 2018 – 2023
  • Co-founded and built a fully operational jewellery studio from the ground up; set production standards, sourced suppliers, and scaled to a 5-person team.
  • Led all creative direction: brand identity, visual language, photography, content strategy; grew studio Instagram from 0 to 17,000+ followers.
  • Directed production quality and finishing standards; responsible for final inspection and approval of every piece leaving the studio.
  • Guided workshop participants through hands-on making sessions alongside production.

Giv Academy of Arts

Jeweller · Artist · Teaching Assistant

Tehran, Iran · 2015 – 2017
  • Worked alongside Master Goldsmith and Artist Abdolnaser Giv; developed advanced technique in silversmithing, metalwork, fabrication, and diverse jewellery-making methods through daily supervised studio practice.
  • Assisted in instruction of jewellery fabrication techniques; demonstrated bench methods and surface treatments to students.

Dorkhneh Gallery

Sales Lead · Fine Art & Jewellery

Tehran, Iran · 2014 – 2015
  • Client-facing expertise in fine jewellery and fine art in a luxury gallery setting; deep product knowledge, client consultation, and luxury sales.

Skills & Practice

Areas of Expertise

Jewellery & Metalwork

Silversmithing Soldering Enameling Surface Texturing Lost-Wax Casting Lapping & Polishing Ring Sizing & Repair Quality Finishing

Visual Arts & Design

Painting Colour Theory Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Photography Creative Direction Visual Identity

Teaching & Education

Curriculum Design Workshop Facilitation Student Mentorship Studio Instruction Program Development Beginner to Advanced

Studio Management

Studio Operations Gallery Partnerships Client Consultation Custom Commissions Sourcing & Inventory Production Workflow English & Farsi

Education & Certification

Formal Training

2016

Master Goldsmith Certification

State Technical & Vocational Training Organization

2016

Bachelor of Handicrafts

Art University of Tehran · Fine Arts, Jewelry Design & Metalwork

2015 – Present

Fine Arts & Jewelry Design (Ongoing)

Giv Academy of Arts, Tehran

2022

Fashion Branding Specialist

Marketing School of Tehran

2018 – 2019

Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop Certifications

Inverse School of Art and Design

Exhibitions & Recognition

Exhibition Record

Craftland Magazine Feature

Italy · Winter 2022

18 Group Exhibitions

Over 9 years of active exhibition practice

International Exhibition Credits

Paris, France & Istanbul, Turkey

All-Women Jewelry Exhibition

Curator · Tehran · 2015

12 Active Gallery Partnerships

Across Tehran and BC

Get in Touch

Let's work
together

khorshidjewelry@gmail.com
Portfolio Instagram +1 (236) 865-4733