About the Author

Marko Kačinari is a master goldsmith, author of Diamonds: The Book, and founder of House of Kacinari. He comes from a family with a generational tradition in goldsmithing, jewelry, and filigree craftsmanship and grew up around his father's jewelry shop and workshop in Zagreb. He trained in the goldsmith's craft under master Željko Hren and earned the title Master Goldsmith in 2008. He continued his professional education through programs of the Gemological Institute of America, International Gemological Institute, De Beers Institute of Diamonds, and Gübelin Academy.

Qualifications

19 December 2008

Master Goldsmith

9 July 2009

GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP)diploma

July 2022

IGI Diamond Programcompleted

July 2022

De Beers Institute of Diamonds — Introduction to Diamonds Coursecompleted

16 August 2022

Gübelin Academy — Coloured Gem Professional – The Basicscompleted