A MODERN TRIBE OF TIMELESS HERITAGE
our story
2008 /
year of foundation
Founded in 2008 YATAGHAN was born from a desire to craft fine jewellery that honors heritage, while embracing modernity rooted in the cultural richness of Saudi Arabia, and inspired by the purity of architectural forms.
Each piece reflects a soulful balance of tradition and innovation. Over the years, YATAGHAN has grown into a symbol of timeless, elegance and quiet strength, celebrated for its craftsmanship, ethical values and designs etched with the essence of individuality.
Sarah Abudawood
Founder & CEO
Saudi designer and entrepreneur Sarah Abudawood founded YATAGHAN in 2008 with a bold vision: to redefine fine jewellery in the region through a lens of cultural depth, modern elegance, and personal meaning. With a background in design and a lifelong passion for architecture and heritage, Sarah merges the richness of Saudi tradition with the quiet power of minimalism, creating pieces that are not only timeless, but deeply human.
Under her leadership, YATAGHAN has grown into one of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic jewellery houses, celebrated for its craftsmanship, its celebration of identity, and its unwavering commitment to empowering women through design and storytelling.
Beyond her work at the bench and the boardroom, Sarah is a fierce advocate for the next generation of creatives. She is dedicated to mentoring and inspiring emerging designers to lead with purpose, authenticity, and pride in their roots, ensuring that the future of design in Saudi Arabia is as fearless and vibrant as its legacy.
What inspired the name ‘YATAGHAN’?
The name YATAGHAN is inspired by the graceful curve of the Ottoman Yataghan sword,
a symbol not only of strength and precision, but of balance.
A sword can be used to fight for what you believe in, or defend what you love. Embodying both power and protection, this duality reflects the rhythm of our daily lives were softness and strength coexist.
At YATAGHAN the same balances echo in every design…
Timeless, intentional, and created to honor both the heritage we come from, and individuality we stand for. 
How does Sarah Abudawood blend YATAGHAN inspiration into modern JEWELLERY, reshaping Saudi online retail?
Inspired by the spirit of the YATAGHAN, an enduring symbol of strength, precision and grace; Sarah sculpts sentiment into timeless jewellery that bridges heritage and modernity. Since founding the brand in 2008, she has pioneered the online fine jewellery movement in Saudi Arabia, becoming one of the first to set the standard for a new era in luxury retail.
At YATAGHAN, each piece is meticulously handcrafted by artisans, where natural beauty, minimalist design, cultural richness, and Sarah‘s deep admiration for architecture come together.
More than adornment, each YATAGHAN creation is a vessel for storytelling, embedding fragments of Saudi culture, identity, and legacy in to pieces meant to be worn, enjoyed, and treasured for generations.
From Architecture to Gemology: How does
FOUNDER’S journey shape the unique DNA of her
JEWELLERY collections?
Sarah Abudawood’s journey from architecture to gemology, is etched into every YATAGHAN creation. Her early love for form, structure, and spatial harmony naturally evolved into a passion for fine jewellery, where scale meets sentiment, and design becomes deeply personal.
Guided by her trained eye and intuitive sense of proportion, Sarah reimagines traditional motifs through a minimalist lens, crafting pieces that are both sculptural and soulful.
This seamless blend of architectural precision and gemstone artistry is what gives YATAGHAN its unmistakable identity: modern yet rooted, bold yet refined, and crafted to resonate with your soul and echo your story silently, powerfully, and eternally.
WHY YATAGHAN IS THE CELEBRITIES GO TO?
YATAGHAN has captured the hearts of many trend setters and stars alike, for its ability to blend quite sophistication with bold individuality. Strikingly tribal chic designs that embody both heritage and modernity. Each design tells a story through its form, detail and soul. It’s this rare balance of depth and design that makes YATAGHAN a natural choice for those in the spotlight, who value meaning as much as beauty. 
Jennifer Lopez wearing Yataghan’s
Tennis Necklace
JLO dazzled in our classic round brilliant tennis necklace, set in 18k white gold.