Katharina Schmitt

Co-Founder & Visionary DIAVON

Katharina Schmitt is a pioneer in the diamond industry – since 2007, she has consistently followed innovative paths. In 2014, she founded evél juwel, a fine jewelry brand with natural diamonds, but true innovation began in 2022 with DIAVON: LAB BORN Diamonds, sustainable, transparent, and revolutionary.

DIAVON was one of the first companies to bring sustainable lab-grown diamonds as loose stones to the DACH market. Today, LAB BORN Diamonds stand for ESG compliance, SMETA certification, and Carbon Neutral® production. Four progressive jewelry collections guarantee 100% transparency and set new standards in the industry.

Katharina has a clear vision: new rules for a traditional industry. Her goal is more than just diamonds – it’s about fair working conditions, traceability, and true responsibility, especially for the diamond polishers in India. Women empowerment instead of greenwashing.
With renewable energy and a clear focus on the future, Katharina speaks especially to Gen Z and Millennials, who demand clear answers: “Where does my stone come from?” – DIAVON provides these answers because they can and redefines luxury for the new generation.

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