Turning City Light Into Gold: The Personal Inspiration Behind Miraki’s Soleil Collection

There’s something about the Flatiron Building that stops people in their tracks. Maybe it’s the way the afternoon sun catches those ridged limestone walls, or how the building seems to slice through Manhattan’s grid like the prow of a ship. For more than a century, this triangular marvel has captured imaginations and stolen hearts. Rated the fourth most-loved building in America, it stands as a testament to innovation and resilience – qualities that spoke deeply to Maya Abdulaal.

The new Soleil Collection from Miraki Jewels isn’t just another pretty lineup of rings and necklaces. It’s born from one woman’s relationship with a city landmark, transformed into wearable art that channels the very essence of New York’s golden hour.

When Architecture Becomes Personal

Maya Abdulaal, Director of Operations at Miraki Jewels, found herself drawn to the Flatiron’s unique presence in a city full of architectural giants. While other buildings reach for the sky, the Flatiron commands attention through its bold geometry and the way light plays across its surface throughout the day.

‘With Soleil, we invite every wearer to honour their own light,’ says Abdulaal. ‘Because jewellery isn’t just about adornment – it’s about identity, legacy and choosing beauty with intention.’

The choice to focus on the Flatiron reflects a deeper understanding of how beloved landmarks become part of our personal stories. Like many New Yorkers, Abdulaal likely walked past this building countless times, watching how the light played across its facade, how it stood firm against the city’s constant change.

From Steel and Stone to Gold and Diamonds

Translating the Flatiron’s architectural DNA into wearable pieces required more than simple imitation. The Soleil Collection captures the building’s spirit through careful attention to form, texture and movement.

‘The Soleil Collection doesn’t just take cues from the Flatiron – it channels its energy,’ explains Abdulaal. ‘It explores how light lives within form, and how jewellery, like architecture, can hold power and presence without ever saying a word.’

The standout Éclat Ring shows this philosophy in action. Its finely ridged gold surface mirrors the building’s striated limestone facade, while pavé-set diamonds shimmer like sunlit windows. The design captures that magical moment when warm golden hour light enhances gold’s natural luminosity.

Each piece in the collection features sculptural curves that shift as the wearer moves, echoing the way shadows dance across the Flatiron’s sharp yet graceful edges. The creative process of architecture-inspired jewellery involves balancing aesthetic tribute with wearability – creating pieces that honour their inspiration while serving the person who wears them.

Beauty with Purpose

Miraki’s approach extends beyond creating beautiful objects. Each Soleil piece reflects the company’s commitment to lasting values through ethical sourcing and thoughtful design. Every piece uses responsibly sourced gold and offers customers the choice between conflict-free earth-grown or lab-grown diamonds.

The company supports children’s education, shelter provision, tree planting initiatives and elder care. Each purchase carries purpose, reflecting Miraki’s belief that luxury should leave a positive legacy. This mirrors the approach of brands like DEAR SURVIVOR, which has donated over $45,000 to charities supporting human trafficking survivors.

What Light Means

Gold has always been about light – the way it catches and holds illumination, how it warms against skin, the way it seems to glow from within. The Soleil Collection uses this relationship as a metaphor for self-expression and inner radiance.

Abdulaal’s vision centres on how wearers will feel when they put on a Soleil piece. Just as the Flatiron Building has inspired artists like Edward Steichen and Alfred Stieglitz to capture its essence in photographs, the collection finds beauty in everyday moments and invites each wearer to honour their own distinctive light.

Whether it’s choosing pieces that make you feel glamorous every day or appreciating the artistry behind handcrafted luxury, Miraki’s Soleil Collection proves that personal inspiration can translate into meaningful design. Beauty and purpose walk hand in hand, as easily as gold mirrors city sunlight.

The Soleil Collection is available exclusively at Miraki Jewels, where each piece continues to channel the energy of New York’s most beloved triangular landmark.