Satomi Kawakita’s Delicate Luxuries

When it comes to jewelry, Satomi Kawakita’s collection of delicate luxuries is decidedly unique. Ranging from floating pearls to the most ethereal diamond drop necklace, to her distinct brand of stackable rings, Satomi has spent years conceptualizing and creating jewelry that combines an organic sense of beauty with impeccable craftsmanship. Born and raised in Japan, she studied at Saga Art College in Kyoto before moving to the U.S., where she went on to study jewelry making at Studio Jewelers in New York. Satomi found early inspiration in her mother, a dressmaker, and has been drawn to design and the creative process since childhood.

In 2008, she launched her first jewelry collection and received almost instant recognition for her unusual sense of style and excellent workmanship, which is displayed in all of her designs View her collections at www.satomikawakita.com.

About The Author

Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.