Kirsten Goss

Kirsten Goss (born 1975,[1] Gauteng[2]) is a jewellery designer, gemologist and entrepreneur based in South Africa.[3]

Kirsten Goss
Born1975 (age 45–46)
Gauteng, South Africa
EducationDurban Girls' College Stellenbosch University
OccupationJewellery designer, gemologist and entrepreneur
Awards
  • Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2012
  • Entrepreneur of the Year SA Business Awards 2011
  • The Hot 100 UK Jewellers of the Year 2013
Websitekirstengoss.com

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.[2][4] After obtaining a Fine Arts degree in Jewellery Design at Stellenbosch University, Kirsten Goss travelled to London where she designed jewellery for Erickson Beamon.[5]

Career

In 2002, Kirsten Goss established her eponymous label in London before opening her flagship store in Kensington in 2005.[6][7] Once Kirsten returned to South Africa, she established 3 more stores in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.[8] Besides having designed pieces for Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal wedding,[9] Kirsten's work has been worn by celebrities such as Nicole Scherzinger, Rosamund Pike and Sarah Jessica Parker.[10][9] She draws inspiration for her work from her grandmother's Scandinavian jewellery as well as her experiences from her colourful African childhood.[11][9]

Awards

In 2012, Lily Pad, a ring designed by Kirsten Goss won Most Beautiful Object in South Africa at the annual Design Indaba.[12] 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.[13][14]

References
  1. Mohlala, Thabo (2012-09-18). "Dame of design". The M&G Online. Goss is a 37-year-old
  2. Top Billing meets renowned jewellery designer Kirsten Goss (FULL INSERT), 2014-06-06, Born in Gauteng, raised in Transkei and Durban
  3. "Kirsten Goss | FunDza". Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  4. "Kirsten Goss Class of 1992". Durban Girls College. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
  5. Mills, Jacqueline (2017-05-02). "The Goss – Everyone's talking about Kirsten". Southern Vines. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  6. "Kirsten Goss: Her brilliant career | The Star". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  7. "Kirsten Goss". Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  8. "SA women making it big in design | House and Leisure". www.houseandleisure.co.za. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  9. "TO KNOW KIRSTEN GOSS JEWELLERY IS TO LOVE IT". Equilibrio. 2018-06-28. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  10. "A NOD TO KIRSTEN GOSS' NEW 'MOD' COLLECTION". In My Bag. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  11. "Profile: Kirsten Goss". Sawubona Magazine. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  12. Design Indaba (2012-03-16), Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2012 Winner, retrieved 2019-07-02
  13. "100 World Class South Africans: Kirsten Goss". News24. 2013-06-05. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  14. "Hot 100 2013: Kirsten Goss". Professional Jeweller. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
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