Russell Kwiat

Owner-COO Kwiat & Fred Leighton

Russell Kwiat is one of the owners and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Kwiat Diamonds, a family-owned diamond jewelry company based in New York City.1 Here are some key details about Russell Kwiat:

Background and Role

Russell is part of the fourth generation of the Kwiat family to run the business, along with his brothers Greg and Cory.1 2
He serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Kwiat, overseeing operations and new business development.1
Russell joined the family business after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania.1

Responsibilities

As COO, Russell oversees the company's operations and focuses on new business development initiatives.1
He is involved in sourcing some of the most important large diamonds for Kwiat.1
Russell plays a key role in continuing the family's legacy of creating high-quality diamond jewelry.2

Expertise and Passion

From an early age, Russell knew that diamonds were his passion.1
He has developed deep expertise in sourcing exceptional diamonds and understanding the diamond market.
Russell's work involves traveling the world to scout for spectacular diamonds.1

Personal Interests

When not working, Russell enjoys:

Spending time with his family
Traveling
Playing golf1

Russell Kwiat, along with his brothers, is helping to lead Kwiat into a new era while maintaining the company's century-long tradition of excellence in diamond jewelry craftsmanship and design.