The Congolese High Jewellery House preserving heritage in gold.
Maison DORAMS
Founded on the belief that jewellery is more than ornament, Maison DORAMS creates pieces that carry meaning, memory, and permanence.
In many Congolese families, gold is not simply decoration. It is security, legacy, and continuity across generations.
Maison DORAMS transforms that philosophy into high jewellery.
The Founder
Maison DORAMS was founded by Doriane Kanguvu.
Raised within a Congolese cultural tradition where gold symbolizes stability, heritage, and dignity, she envisioned a jewellery house that would preserve those values through contemporary design.
Her vision was simple:
To create jewels that are not only beautiful, but meaningful.
"My mother is from the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a region known for breathtaking beauty and unimaginable strength, but also for the suffering and injustice women have endured for generations. Growing up, I watched these women rise above unthinkable circumstances with quiet resilience and unbreakable dignity. Their courage became my greatest inspiration. I created Maison DORAMS from a deeply personal place, a desire to honour the women who shaped me."
Our Heritage
The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to some of the world’s most significant natural resources and cultural traditions.
For generations, gold has represented more than wealth, it has represented continuity.
Maison DORAMS draws inspiration from African symbolism, architecture, and sacred geometry, transforming these influences into modern heirlooms.
Our Philosophy
Luxury With Meaning
At Maison DORAMS, every jewel carries intention.
The house rejects disposable fashion in favor of permanence.
Each piece is created to be worn, remembered, and eventually passed down.
Jewellery that does not simply decorate a life, but accompanies it.
Craftsmanship
Every piece from Maison DORAMS is produced in limited quantities using precious metals and traditional jewellery techniques.
Certain creations, such as the Temple Bangle, are commissioned in extremely limited numbers each year.
This deliberate scarcity preserves the integrity and collectibility of the house’s creations.
A New Generation of High Jewellery
Maison DORAMS represents a new voice in high jewellery — one rooted in heritage, symbolism, and cultural preservation.
Each creation is an invitation to wear meaning.
From Our Founder
On pourrait dire que DORAMS est le fruit de plus de 20 ans de travail. Ma fascination pour les bijoux est un cheminement de toujours, une passion, voire une vocation. Très tôt, j'ai su que les bijoux seraient mon langage de prédilection, une façon de m'exprimer à travers le style et d'apporter de la profondeur à chaque tenue.
Le concept de DORAMS va bien au-delà de la simple création de bijoux ; nous forgeons des symboles de liberté et de choix. Originaire de la République démocratique du Congo, je suis profondément inspirée par la résilience et la grâce des Congolaises qui, malgré les obstacles, se relèvent avec force et dignité. Leur esprit et la richesse du patrimoine culturel de mon pays ont façonné ma vision de DORAMS : une marque qui incarne l’émancipation et l’expression de soi.
En créant DORAMS, j'ai souhaité donner la parole aux femmes du monde entier – un espace où l'élégance se redéfinit selon leurs propres termes, où le luxe devient personnel et où chaque pièce reflète la liberté que chaque femme mérite. DORAMS est mon hommage à l'esprit indomptable des femmes, célébrant leur droit d'exprimer leur individualité avec audace et beauté, à l'image des femmes courageuses de la RDC qui le font chaque jour.
J'ai fondé DORAMS pour créer bien plus que du luxe. Je voulais créer du sens. Je voulais offrir aux femmes quelque chose qui dise : « Voilà qui je suis. »
Fondatrice et directrice artistique
- Doriane Kanguvu