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Kristin Hanson has been creating jewelry since she was a child. Her transformative designs won her the 2007 Couture Award as one of America's top designers. Kristin's designs and dedicated work as an educator have evolved to international recognition as a leader in the fine jewelry industry.
Kristin began at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston leaving to study with legendary master goldsmith Harold O'Connor in Colorado. Kristin further pursued master training at the Alchimia School of Contemporary Jewelry in Florence, Italy. Under the tutelage of Giampaulo Babetto, Kristin discovered a love of architecture and a passion for luxury. She returned to her New York origins and launched her first public collection at Bergdorf Goodman. In 2006, starting out with one bench in her Brooklyn apartment, Kristin Hanson founded Fine Jewelry School, the fastest growing international school of its kind. Recently, Fine Jewelry School in partnership with Aksyon built a program focusing on bringing commerce and entrepreneurship to Haiti by sponsoring young talents to participate in a global luxury brand. In October 2011, Hanson received the VIV Magnificent Woman, Humanitarian Award. Kristin Hanson Gallery is located in an 8000 sq ft multiple floor event space and private Natural Color Diamond atelier in TriBeCa, NYC. Featuring five star accommodations with exquisite original art and historic detail. Guests enter through the Kristin Hanson Boutique, open to the public Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm. 212.374.9001 Kristin works closely with clients to source the perfect diamonds and design couture heirlooms to be cherished for generations. |
