Gen Yers account for a growing share of luxury jewellery consumers in the UK, and the market is transforming to reflect their tastes. High up on the priority list? Purchases that serve as a form of self-care and brands that demonstrate their economic value as well as their social value.
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Jonathan Goldberg is a technology and luxury goods entrepreneur with extensive expertise in the jewellery industry and finance. As the founder and CEO of Kimberfire, he revolutionised the way consumers buy diamonds and custom engagement rings, developing a unique platform that blends high quality with competitive pricing. With an MBA in finance and experience as an investment banker focusing on natural resources, Goldberg has a strong background in business development, mergers and acquisitions, and financial modelling. His international experience spans roles in the Middle East, Belgium, and Canada, where he worked in manufacturing and business development in the diamond sector.
Anna-Mieke Anderson is the founder and CEO of MiaDonna & Company, an ethical lab-grown diamond company founded in 2005. She is also the founder of the Greener Diamond Foundation, which aims to rebuild communities damaged by the diamond industry.
Alexandra Lin is a GIA-certified gemologist and jewellery designer who specialises in working with the finest materials. She is also the founder of gemology design house and consultancy EverGems.
Ellery Weil is a writer and historian based in London, England. She was awarded a PhD in History from University College London in 2023 and has given lectures on history for both academic and popular audiences in Britain and the United States. You can find her writing on education, history, the arts, and more across publications based across three continents, including both the academic and popular press.
