Rosalina Tran Lydster, CEO

Rosalina Tran Lydster, CEO

Responsible for setting short and long-term goals. Managing budgets and ensuring that all departments meet their goals. A Vietnamese American jewelry designer renowned for her exquisite creations and impeccable craftsmanship. With a background as a Wall Street Investment Banker, Rosalina made a bold career transition to pursue her passion for jewelry, establishing her couture line, Jewelry by Rosalina, in 2002. Born into a family of Jewelers, Rosalina’s talent and unique designs quickly gained recognition, and her collections became sought-after pieces sold in prestigious stores like Neiman Marcus. She was also selected as one of the official jewelers for the Academy Awards, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the jewelry industry. In 2008, Rosalina’s exceptional creativity and attention to detail led her to design the crown for the Miss Universe competition, making it the only Miss Universe crown adorned with multi-colored precious and semi-precious stones. Rosalina also acted as a preliminary judge to the 2008 and 2009 Miss Universe competitions. Beyond her success as a designer, her contributions to the fashion industry were recognized in 2007 when she received the Pacific Asian American Woman Bay Area Coalition’s Achievement in Fashion Award. Rosalina was nominated by apl.de.ap for Asian American Pacific Islander History in 2021: The GMA Inspiration List. Rosalina’s talent has captured the attention of numerous celebrities worldwide, including Paris Hilton, Tom Hanks, Selena Gomez, Jessica Alba, Orlando Bloom, Elton John, Fergie, Usher, Nelly, Demi Lovato, Adrien Brody, Samuel L. Jackson, among others. Rosalina dressed Parker Posey with Jewelry by Rosalina creations for the film “Superman Returns” in 2006. In recent years, Rosalina has expanded her endeavors, venturing into the world of media production as a Co- Executive producer for the docuseries TV show ‘House of Ho' which premiered on HBOmax in December 2020. Season 2 of ‘House of Ho’ dropped on August 25th, 2022. She has joined Volygon, a live holographic entertainment technology company as an Executive Media Producer in 2023. Additionally, Rosalina served as a judge for 2022 Viet Film Festival, showcasing her expertise and influence in the industry.