Meet Dr. Adriana Traviati
Dr. Adriana Traviati, our Founder
Founder, Dr. Adriana Lauren Traviati, is an Exploration Geophysicist and Geologist and travels the world to meet with clients, sourcing from the best trade fairs and diamantaires worldwide, in order to provide a unique and customised service.
Passionate
Adriana’s passion for diamonds and precious gems first began during University where she studied a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geoscience, before the commencement of her PhD in Exploration Geophysics. During University, she worked in the Fine and Engagement Department of Tiffany and Co. before leaving to begin her own business in the diamond industry, working with clients internationally to source diamonds and create exceptional custom-made pieces.
Dedicated
Adriana has since been appointed to the board of the Diamond Dealers Club of Australia (DDCA), has visited the Venetia Diamond Mine in South Africa by invitation from the De Beers Group and has visited the Ellendale Diamond Mine in the Australian Kimberley. Adriana has also been involved in the Young Diamantaires (YD) group, and provides mentorship for young professionals seeking to enter the international diamond industry as well as those seeking to enter the diamond exploration industry at the upstream level internationally. She was recently named as one of Rappaport’s 2020 ‘People of the Year’ and is passionate not only about upstream diamond mining and provenance, but also about consumer education and challenging norms thereby evolving the industry for the next generation. Adriana is the first member of her family to become involved in the diamond industry, and is a pioneer for other first generation female scientists and jewellers.
Generous
Adriana and Saphira Diamonds supports a variety of charitable ventures, including the building and provision of services to the Renaissance School in Musina, South Africa, as well as a number of additional initiatives outlined below, and ever-evolving throughout her career.