| Intro | South African jewellery designer, gemologist and entrepreneur |
| Is |
Designer Jewellery designer Gemologist |
| From | South Africa |
| Type |
Arts Creativity Science |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 1975, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Age: | 45 years |
Kirsten Goss (born 1975, Gauteng) is a jewellery designer, gemologist and entrepreneur based in South Africa.
Early life
Kirsten Goss was born in Gauteng, South Africa and was raised in Transkei as well as Durban where she attended Durban Girls’ College. After obtaining a Fine Arts degree in Jewellery Design at Stellenbosch University, Kirsten Goss travelled to London where she designed jewellery for Erickson Beamon.
Career
In 2002, Kirsten Goss established her eponymous label in London before opening her flagship store in Kensington in 2005. Once Kirsten returned to South Africa, she established 3 more stores in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Besides having designed pieces for Kate Middleton and Prince William’s royal wedding, Kirsten’s work has been worn by celebrities such as Nicole Scherzinger, Rosamund Pike and Sarah Jessica Parker. She draws inspiration for her work from her grandmother’s Scandinavian jewellery as well as her experiences from her colourful African childhood.
Awards
In 2012, Lily Pad, a ring designed by Kirsten Goss won Most Beautiful Object in South Africa at the annual Design Indaba. Kirsten was named Entrepenuer of the Year at the SA Business Awards in 2011 and was listed as one of the Top UK Jewellers of 2013.