Sabine Getty (née Ghanem; born August 14, 1984) is a Swiss-Lebanese jewelry designer, socialite, and contributing editor at ''

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''.

Early life

Ghanem was born and raised in

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Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...

. Her father, Charbel Ghanem, is a Lebanese

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and her mother, Karine Ratl, is an

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interior decorator Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordina ...

. Ghanem speaks

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and

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. She studied

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and

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before switching to

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. She graduated from the

Gemological Institute of America The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a nonprofit institute based in Carlsbad, California. It is dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts. Founded in 1931, GIA's mission is to protect buyers and ...

in 2012 before moving to

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Career

Her jewelry line "Sabine G.", is based in London and sold at

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in New York, Maxfield in Los Angeles, Browns in London, Montaigne Market in Paris, and in stores in Monaco, Vienna, and Beirut. Getty also works as a contributing editor for ''

''.

Personal life

Ghanem married hedge fund manager Joseph Getty, son of

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and

Domitilla Harding Domitilla Harding (formerly Getty) is an Italian designer and artist. Early life Domitilla Harding was born and raised in Rome. She is the daughter of John Harding, publisher, author and screenwriter, and ''Donna'' Lavinia Lante della Rovere. ...

and a grandson of Sir John Paul Getty, in 2015 in a Catholic ceremony at the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles in

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. Her

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was a custom made

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gown by Schiaparelli with a hooded cloak designed by Lesage and

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heels. Wedding guests included

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Princess Beatrice of York Princess Beatrice, Mrs Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (Beatrice Elizabeth Mary; born 8 August 1988) is a member of the British royal family. She is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York. She is a niece of Charl ...

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, Lady Getty,

Charlotte Olympia Dellal ''Charlotte Olympia'' is a British luxury shoe and accessories brand founded by Charlotte Olympia Dellal in 2008. History Dellal launched her eponymous label after graduating from London College of Fashion's Cordwainer's footwear design co ...

Pierre Casiraghi Pierre Rainier Stefano Casiraghi (born 5 September 1987) is the younger son and youngest of three children of Caroline, Princess of Hanover, and her second husband, Stefano Casiraghi. He is the maternal-line grandson of Rainier III, Prince of ...

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, and

Bianca Brandolini d’Adda Donna Bianca Brandolini d'Adda dei conti di Valmareno (born 25 June 1987) is an Italian model, actress and socialite. Early life and family Bianca Brandolini d'Adda was born in Paris, France, to an ancient Venetian aristocratic family. Her fa ...

. A party celebrating the wedding celebrations was hosted at the

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. The wedding reception was held at the Castle Odescalchi. In 2019 Getty and her husband were featured in Tatler's 'Social Power List' alongside

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and

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as having significant social influence in the United Kingdom. In 2017 Getty gave birth to a daughter, Gene Honor Getty. In 2019 she gave birth to a son, Jupiter Mark Getty.

References

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