Yvonne Knights

Yvonne Knights is a multi-award-winning freelance fine jewellery designer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Trained as a silversmith, Yvonne initially worked at the bench creating luxury giftware and dining pieces before transitioning into the world of fine jewellery. Based in London for much of her career, she honed her expertise in craftsmanship, jewellery design, gemstone buying, and diamond selection, collaborating with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to deepen her understanding of the unique properties of precious stones.

Throughout her career, Yvonne has worked with renowned luxury, premium, and high-street brands globally, contributing to the creation and development of distinctive jewellery collections. In addition, she works closely with private clients to design bespoke pieces, sourcing the finest materials and rare gemstones to bring each vision to life.

Her commitment to design was recently acknowledged by the trade, where she was made an 

Associate Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths.

Awards

Winner- Yves Frey Diamond Design Award 2020

Silver Award- GCADC 2D Medal Design-2020

Bronze Award- GCADC Commercial Jewellery Design- 2020

Gold Winner of The Goldsmiths Company 2D Medal Design Award 2019

Finalist- Gem A Empathy Design Award 2018

Winner- British Pearl Association Design Award 2017

Finalist- Hockley Mint Design Award 2017

Winner of the Lonmin Platinum Award 2009

Winner of the Moissanite Design Award 2007

Gold Member of The Guild Of Jewellery Designers