Alexandra Hakim Review: Quality, Sizing and Who It Suits

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Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

On September 23, 2026

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Alexandra Hakim Review: Quality, Sizing and Who It Suits

Posted by

Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026 On September 23, 2026

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This is a practical review of Alexandra Hakim jewellery for someone deciding whether to buy a first piece. It covers what the jewellery is made of, how it wears over time, what to expect on sizing and weight, and which of the 74 pieces at Coveti make the best starting points.

Key facts

What it is	Handmade demi-fine jewellery cast from found and spent objects
Strengths	Genuinely original method, strong texture, wearable scale, real sustainability credentials
Trade-offs	Gold is plated rather than solid, cubic zirconia rather than diamonds, every piece varies
Sizing	One size across earrings, cuffs and pendants; chains at fixed lengths
Best first buy	Golden Khaizaran Hoops at 364 US dollars
Best statement	Large Golden Horseshoe Earrings at 570 US dollars
Best gift	Customizable Zodiac Pendant at 232 US dollars

The quality, honestly

The casting is the thing to judge, and it is good. A cast piece either keeps the texture of the original object and it turns to mush, and these keep it. The khaizaran hoops read as woven cane. The matchsticks read as burnt matches. The horseshoes in the Canter line carry a hammered surface with the nail holes still legible.

The finishing is careful without being over-polished. The brand deliberately leaves the marks of making visible, so expect slight asymmetry between a pair of earrings and a surface that is not mirror-smooth. If you want machine-perfect symmetry, this is not the label for you, and that is a preference rather than a fault.

How it wears

The gold plate is warm rather than brassy, which is the main thing plated jewellery gets wrong. It holds up well on earrings and pendants, which touch less and rub less. Cuffs and bracelets take more contact, so they will show wear first.

Weight is sensible. Even the larger statement pieces are cast hollow enough to wear through a dinner without your earlobes complaining. The XL Golden Foil Hoops look much heavier than they are.

Sterling silver will tarnish. That is normal for the metal and the brand says so plainly. A soft polishing cloth brings it back.

Sizing and fit

Everything is one size, which simplifies buying. What varies is scale, and the measurements are worth reading before you order.

Small daily earrings: around 3 cm. The Golden Khaizaran Small Hoops and the Golden Horseshoe Earrings at 3.2 cm.
Statement earrings: 6 cm and up. The Large Golden Horseshoe Earrings at 6 cm read across a room.
Chains: the Golden Horseshoe Necklace is 45 cm, which sits at the collarbone.
Cuffs: open, so they slide over the wrist and can be eased slightly.

What to buy first

If you want the signature without committing to a statement, start with the khaizaran hoops. They are the most recognisably hers, they work with everything, and they sit at 364 US dollars.

If you want the conversation piece, the Canter horseshoes are the newest line and the most direct. If you are buying a gift and do not know the person’s taste, the zodiac pendants are the safe answer because the meaning does the work.

If you want the origin story, buy the matchsticks. They are the pieces the label was built on.

What could be better

Two honest criticisms. First, the brand publishes a single dimension per piece rather than a full measurement set, so you are judging scale from one number and the photography. Second, because everything is handmade, the piece you receive will differ slightly from the photograph. Most buyers like that; a few will not.

Neither is a quality problem. Both are things worth knowing before you order rather than after.

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexandra Hakim jewellery good quality?

Yes for its category. The casting keeps the texture of the original object, the gold plate is warm rather than brassy, and the pieces are light enough to wear all evening. It is handmade demi-fine, not fine jewellery.

Does Alexandra Hakim jewellery tarnish?

The sterling silver pieces darken over time, which is normal, and a soft polishing cloth restores them. The gold-plated brass does not tarnish in the same way, but the plate will wear at friction points if the piece gets wet and meets perfume and lotion.

What size is Alexandra Hakim jewellery?

Everything is one size. Earrings run from about 3 cm for daily styles to 6 cm and above for statement pieces, and the chains are fixed lengths, with the horseshoe necklace at 45 cm.

Which Alexandra Hakim piece should I buy first?

The Golden Khaizaran Hoops at 364 US dollars are the best starting point: they are the most recognisable design and they suit everyday wear. For a gift, the Customizable Zodiac Pendant at 232 is the easier choice.