Aja Raden studied ancient history and physics at the University of Chicago. During that time she served as the Head of Auction Division at the famed House of Kahn. For almost a decade, she was the Sr Designer for fine jewelry co Tacori.
Raden is an experienced jeweler, trained scientist, and well-read historian; her expertise sits at the intersection of academic history, industry experience, and scientific perspective.
A contributor to T&C the Huffington Post and highly sought-after speaker in her field; Raden most famously authored NYT best-seller Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World and starred in the critically acclaimed documentary Nothing Lasts Forever.
She’s currently authoring her third book and recently finished the film Diamond Rush For Spiegel TV in Europe. She runs a private consulting firm, lending her expertise in jewelry design and market persuasion.