Rago Auctions

Kat Florence is a world renowned jewelry designer, educator, scientist and dog lover. Through her vast world travels and varied life experiences, she brings to life her unique design sensibility with the use of exceptional gemstones blended with precious metals.

Kat studied biology, and received a Master’s of Education. The scientist in her gives her an appreciation for the beauty of the gems she uses, while the educator in her allowed her to travel to teach in Thailand. While there, Kat tapped into a long held interest in jewelry making. She was able to take a “hands on “approach to learning the craft of jewelry design and fabrication from diamond cutters, gold carvers and CAD designers. She developed these skills and began designing her own pieces.

Kat’s pieces, which can take up to 18 months to design and craft use some of the finest and most unusual gemstones in the world. Some of her favorites are Paraiba tourmaline, Himalayan Sphene, Tsavorite, Rubellite, unheated sapphires, D flawless diamonds, and Zultanite.