Kristin Hanson

Teaches at New York Jewelry Design Institute

Kristin Hanson’s luxuriant designs won her the coveted 2007 Couture Awards as one of America’s top couture designers! Hanson’s designs and dedicated work as an educator and natural color diamond specialist evolved to international recognition as a leader in the fine jewelry industry.   

Kristin studied over 6 years classical European fine jewelry, first journeying to Colorado to study with legendary master goldsmith Harold O’Connor. Kristin Hanson further pursued master in historic Florence, Italy under the tutelage of Giampaulo Babetto. Today her collections are available in Neiman Marcus department stores across the country.