Designer Sahira Sued was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and resides now in Southern Florida. In 2014 she created Sahira Jewelry after years of searching and failing to find pieces that she loved, She uses 18 karat gold plating as well as Cubic Zirconia stones to create pieces for the modern woman to enjoy and be worn as everyday staples Sahira pieces are made with a special plating that makes them both highly tarnish and water-resistant.