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Meet Jacob Arabo, Founder and Chairman of Jacob & Co. J acob Arabo entered the world of fine jewellery and timepieces as a sixteen-year-old apprentice. He went on to open a booth in New York City, amongst the busy streets of the diamond district, and began designing collections for large brands and private clients, before finally launching his own luxury label, Jacob & Co, in 1986. Since then, his tireless quest for creative design has delivered an ever-expanding array of jewellery and watches that have enchanted clients and critics alike, earning him extensive global press coverage and a loyal international following. Jacob maximises his highly-prized industry relationships to discover the world’s most superb gems and fashion them into pieces of extraordinary beauty. Jacob keenly sources singularly rare and exceptional stones, each selected with the utmost integrity of origin and the critical care of a craftsman’s eye. His inventiveness and his inspiration combine flawlessly with the finest jewellery, creating and pioneering techniques to give birth to iconic and intricately crafted masterpieces. In 2002, he began to design watches that soon became symbols of success for both household names and serious collectors. As the creative force behind the brand’s ingenious watch collections, Jacob has received a number of awards, even earning a place in music fame with many references in pop culture songs referring to his unusual and exclusive ‘over- the-top’ timepieces. In addition to the incredible complexity of design, his opulent, intricately-set jewellery watches have dressed the wrists of celebrities and graced the covers of many publications. From midtown Manhattan where he established his flagship retail location to Moscow and the four corners of the world, Jacob’s jewellery and timepieces have become iconic expressions of individuality for his clients. Inspired by the impossible, he is perpetually energised by the creative challenge of envisioning and realising new jewellery and timepiece designs that will continue to intrigue and invite fans and followers to enjoy his creations for years to come. 1 1 4 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I JACOB & CO INTRODUCES THE ASTRONOMIA TOURBILLON