Ever wanted to accessorize like a Kardashian? George Khalife — also known as George The Jeweler — is the creative genius behind the Kar-Jenner family's most unforgettable statement pieces. When Khalife isn't Keeping Up With the Kardashians the designer is working with A-list clients such as Christina Milian, Christine Quinnand Nicole Scherzinger to make unforgettable necklaces, rings and jaw-dropping "bling."
Although the lapidary is best known for working with celebrities, he continues to be amazed by the support he receives from his star-studded clientele. "It's been obviously an incredible, humbling experience. I even find myself asking 'How did I do this,'" Khalife exclusively tells OK! while reflecting on his time working with the mega-famous family. "Nothing can take away that feeling you get when you see your piece on the TV show."
"It's just an incredible feeling, very surreal. It's a 'Look, Mom, I made it' kind of moment," the businessman adds.
Before Khalife was creating nameplates for the likes of Kylie Jenner, the Detroit-based artist was struggling with fowling in his father's footsteps.
"My dad has been doing this forever. I think he came out of the womb doing jewelry, and that was back in the Middle East. So he brought that business over here," Khalife explains. "Initially, I hated it. I felt like I was being forced to go into it, and I thought 'This is just so boring.'"
Despite seeing his family's entrepreneurial pursuits as dull, the professional had a change of heart once he realized he can bring something unique to it. "I went to school for graphic design in Detroit, and I had to figure out a way to mesh the family business with my background, because I wanted to take it over and make it my own," Khalife shares. "I did that by designing my own pieces and using social media."
"I'm a very humble person and I take pride in making affordable jewelry that is obtainable for everyone," the entrepreneur shares. "I'll have things on my website that cost $80, so that way if somebody is like, 'Oh, I really want something that he made,' they can experience it... I try to be as reasonable and humane as possible."
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