We know that more diversity is needed in our field, and that this will benefit the designers and the industry as a whole.” Barker’s ringīarker certainly proved he’s a die-hard romantic with that engagement setup, but he also lives by a personal code of ethics, too. “This initiative is designed to support emerging BIPOC designers by giving them access to the diamond jewelry industry, which has traditionally been limited, and fostering their ingenuity and successes. “Creativity and innovation are the forces that drive our industry forward and in order for that to happen, we need more diverse viewpoints,” said David Kellie, CEO, NDC. It announced its recipients last March: A first-generation American Samoan designer, Constance Polamalu Black designer Dorian Webb Jamaican and Puerto Rican designer Lisette Scott Black designer and treasurer of the Black in Jewelry Coalition, Malyia McNaughton El Salvadorian designer Marvin Linares and Jameel Mohammed, Black designer and founder of Afrofuturist luxury brand Khiry. This program is another opportunity for me to give back to those communities that have embraced me and have been a wonderful part of my journey as a designer over the last 20 years.” Image courtesy Lorraine Schwartzīeyond the funding, the program is also working to remove barriers to entry into the market and provide resources to advance inclusivity and broaden the number of BIPOC jewelry businesses. “Helping BIPOC designers, and more specifically the underrepresented Black designer community, gain entry to diamond vendors and credit financing as well as expand their businesses is a necessary step in the process towards a more equitable industry. “It is past time for our industry to be more supportive and share the magic of diamonds with a larger, more diverse group of jewelers,” Schwartz said in a statement. The platform launched with a $1 million diamond credit dedicated to supporting emerging BIPOC jewelry designers. Last January, she helped launch the Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative along with the Natural Diamond Council and honorary advisors including Pharrell, Kelly Rowland, and Tina Knowles. Schwartz has long been a proponent of a more equitable diamond industry. Markle’s engagement ring, which featured two diamonds from Princess Diana’s personal collection also includes a conflict-free diamond from Botswana.Īccording to Schwartz’s website, the designer also supports a number of charities including Direct Relief, Feeding America, and United Way Worldwide. That bespoke diamond band was also conflict-free. Schwartz also recently worked with Prince Harry on a band he gifted to Meghan Markle for their anniversary in 2019. All proceeds from the line go to her foundation, The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict. Though not designed with Schwartz, Jolie’s “Style by Jolie” was designed with jeweler Robert Procop-he also designed Jolie’s engagement ring from Brad Pitt. This is a chance to learn from the best, create generational wealth and turn a love of gems into a career.”Ī post shared by Lorraine Schwartz Beyoncé, Jolie has also been a vocal advocate for education as well as conflict-free jewelry, even launching her own line of jewelry in 2013 to support the cause.
“We both believe that learning is constant.
“It is an honor to have this scholarship in my name, but the best part is teaming up with my friend Lorraine Schwartz to give two people an opportunity to learn,” Beyoncé said in a statement.
LORRAINE SCHWARTZ KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN FULL
The Beyoncé Knowles-Carter x Lorraine Schwartz GIA Scholarship covered full tuition and expenses for the distance-learning program. Schwartz also worked with Kardashian mom Kris Jenner, as well as a host of other celebrities including Blake Lively, Beyoncé, and Angelina Jolie.Įarlier this year, Beyoncé and Schwartz partnered to pay tuition for two Black industry professionals to earn their gemologist degrees from the Gemological Institute of America. The $3 million engagement ring Kanye West gave to Kim was a conflict-free Schwartz gem. She’s worked with dozens of celebrities including Kourtney’s sister Kim. Schwartz has been designing jewelry for years. She’s got a history of styling conflict-free diamonds. The ring was designed by Barker along with the help of celeb jeweler, Lorraine Schwartz. It has stolen the show-and for good reason. The good kind of gossip, right? Seeing Travis and Kourtney in that heart of roses on the beach, the hugs, the kisses, the smiles-and, of course, the ring. Here’s what we know about the stunning gem and its ethical predecessors. But there’s substance to it-in more ways than one. Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement ring from Travis Barker is about as shy as a Kardashian.
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