Naina Kothari

Naina is a wholesale private jeweler based in Los Angeles. She has been in the wholesale industry for over 20 years and supplies fine jewelry, diamonds, and color stones to major retailers, brands, and auction houses. She is taking her expertise a step further and working with private clients to build their own collections in a meaningful way. She graduated from UC Irvine with a double degree in International Business and Political Science with a Minor in Management. She is also a GIA certified jewelry designer and has created and sold a few namesake lines in the past decades. Her journey in the jewelry industry is a testament to her commitment to learning and growing; she continually seeks to refine her skills and expand her knowledge, believing that every experience offers an opportunity for personal and professional development.

Naina has a heart for helping others, often volunteering her time and talents to support school initiatives. Whether it’s guiding aspiring jewelers or participating in local community events, she finds fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of those around her. This compassion reflects her belief in the power of connection and the importance of lifting others as she climbs.
Aligning with her goal for a well-balanced lifestyle, she also loves to cook, travel and spend time with her family. She has 3 wonderful daughters with her husband, Raj.