It began with one passionate Holocaust survivor and his young grandson. 

After surviving the atrocities of the Holocaust, Mr Winter settled in London where he invested his passion into the gold jewelry trade, in Hatton Gardens - the city's iconic jewelry district. When he bought little Yakov to work with him, the young boy would sit mesmerized, absorbing his grandfather's resilience and passion, slowly picking up the tips and tricks of the trade. Yakov grew up inspired by the tales, techniques, and traditions and promised to carry the legacy that connected generations.

Turning a passion into a profession

You could take Yakov out of his grandfather's Hatton Garden workshop, but you couldn't take the jeweler out of Yakov. As a college student studying in New York, Yakov found his sanctuary in Manhattan's 47th Street, where the bustling jewelry district became his second education. Learning from master craftsmen and dreaming up modern designs, Yakov knew his next chapter lay in Belgium - the diamond capital of the world. It was here, surrounded by generations of expertise, that Luster came to life.You could take Yakov out of his grandfather's Hatton Garden workshop, but you couldn't take the jeweler out of Yakov. As a college student studying in New York, Yakov found his sanctuary in Manhattan's 47th Street, where the bustling jewelry district became his second education. Learning from master craftsmen and dreaming up modern designs, Yakov knew his next chapter lay in Belgium - the diamond capital of the world. It was here, surrounded by generations of expertise, that Luster came to life.

Rewriting the rules of luxury 

Never one to be satisfied with status quo, Yakov burned with further passion - to bring his luxury pieces to the everyday consumer. He dreamed of bringing Belgian craftsmanship to everyone who appreciated beautiful jewelry, not just those who could afford rare diamonds. The emergence of lab-grown diamonds was his moment – a chance to maintain his standards while making luxury accessible. He set to work, making his exclusive designs available in a range of diamond and precious metal values to make his jewelry available to a wide range of consumers. With the convenience of online shopping, you can now pick a Belgian piece that suits your needs from anywhere in the world.