
Steve Ali is a British Syrian jewellery designer, maker, writer, and storyteller based in London. Born and raised in Damascus, he trained as an architect and was shaped by displacement. His journey into craft began in childhood, spent in the company of artisans in his hometown. Years later, in a refugee camp, he reconnected with those early memories—crafting his first piece of jewellery from a salvaged nail. His work is deeply rooted in memory, heritage, and a profound respect for traditional techniques.