Rana Mireskandari

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Rana Mireskandari

Biography

Rana is a jewellery designer, maker, and founder of Rana M. Designs. She completed an advanced diploma in Jewellery Arts at George Brown College, continued her journey as a designer in residence at the college, and founded her small jewellery business shortly after graduation. She began teaching at George Brown College in January of 2022. Rana has a special interest in stone setting and has completed several advanced courses in stone setting, learning from leading experts in the industry.

Academic Credentials

  • Advanced diploma, Jewellery Arts, George Brown College, 2019
  • Master of Music, Music Performance, University of Ottawa, 2015
  • Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance, Laurentian University, 2013

Areas of Specialization

  • Metal Finishing
  • Gemsetting

Areas of Expertise

  • Goldsmithing
  • Custom design
  • CAD design
  • Stone setting, including micro-pave

Career Highlights

  • 2020-present: Founder, designer and goldsmith at Rana M. Designs
  • 2022-present: Professor, George Brown College
  • 2021-2022: Casual employee, George Brown College
  • 2019-2020: Designer in residence, George Brown College
  • 2015-2023: Music teacher, Sarv Music Academy

Other Activities

  • Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, 2023 and 2024
  • Bezel and flush setting advanced course, Standout Stone Setting Academy, 2023
  • Advanced Micro-pave setting course and centre stone course with Patrick Dacko, 2022

Awards

  • DeBeers Shining Light Awards Canadian finalist, 2019
  • Creative Cads award, 2019
  • Louis Frankian Diamond Jewellers award, 2019