Anna Dighton

Anna Dighton is an experienced jewellery appraiser, consultant, and gemmologist with over 18 years of expertise in the jewellery industry. Her career spans across gemstone evaluation, jewellery valuation for legal and private purposes, and expert witness services. Anna is highly regarded for her precision and professionalism, ensuring the highest standards in her work.

Anna’s professional journey is underpinned by robust qualifications, including Fellowship with the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA) and Diamond Membership with the same institution. Anna’s advanced training in synthetic diamond identification at the De Beers Laboratory reflects her commitment to staying at the forefront of gemmological developments.

Her industry experience is diverse, ranging from managing and sourcing gemstones in London’s renowned Hatton Garden district to providing consultancy services for complex legal cases. In 2021, Anna was honoured as a Freeman of the City of London and a member of the Goldsmiths’ Company.

Her expertise has been instrumental in high-profile criminal cases, working alongside law enforcement agencies, where she offered critical evaluations as part of a trusted team.

Anna is also an active contributor to the industry’s knowledge-sharing community, delivering lectures at the National Association of Jewellers’ Institute of Registered Valuers Conference and mentoring upcoming professionals. She balances her practical skills with academic insight, ensuring clients receive well-rounded and reliable service.