Natasha Sherling, Jeweller Posted on April 22, 2023 by planirl

Dublin-born Natasha Sherling is a diamond dealer and private jeweller. She is a Business graduate from Trinity College, a former Fashion Editor for The Gloss Magazine, and a Graduate Gemmologist from GIA New York. Upon returning to Dublin from the US she began to get commissions from clients looking for the most beautiful pieces, made to order. Her private work is strictly by appointment. Classic, contemporary or unique, Natasha’s stylist’s eye paired with the intrinsically scientific approach to sourcing the best stones, means that every piece matches style with budget.  She works frequently with auction houses in appraising collections for large jewellery sales, and acts as a sounding board for clients with specific questions on collections. She contributes to multiple media, both consumer and trade, on any topic related to jewellery, and appears regularly on television to chat through jewellery trends. She has been described as “one of Ireland’s top jewellery consultants” by TV3; multinational advertising agency, JWT London, dubbed her “a feisty luxury expert”. Her eye for detail and pleasure of discovery ensures Natasha strives to bring the best to each and every client    www.natashasherling.ie

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