Harriet Kelsall (born 1971) is an English jewellery designer who specialises in one-off bespoke engagement rings, wedding rings and eternity rings. She is a registered Gold and Silversmith and is one of the United Kingdom's new breed of jewellery designers. Biography Harriet was born in St Albans in Hertfordshire, England. She was educated at St Albans High School for Girls and later studying Industrial Design at Brunel University where she achieved a 1st class degree. Career Kelsall began her career in the computer industry working at Logica and then Lightworks Film Editing Systems before founding her company in the North Hertfordshire village of Weston, Hertfordshire in 1998. Her first studio was opened by Dione Grimston, Countess of Verulam. She was awarded the North Hertfordshire New Business Enterprise Award in early 1999 and soon afterwards the 1999 North Hertfordshire 'New Business of the Year' Kelsall has pioneered the specialist area of bespoke jewelry where she is recognized in the industry as a pioneer with her 'bespoke jewelry for the high street' store in Green Street, Cambridge. Harriet Kelsall sits on the committee of the British Jewellers' Association, and has the Freedom of the City of London. Awards and nominations * Everywoman: Woman of the Year 2011 * Emap UK Jewellery Awards: Winner of the Business Innovation of the Year Category 2011. * Emap UK Jewellery Awards: Winner of Boutique Retailer of the Year 2013.
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