Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and celebrated jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz created the EDDI, a program that provides opportunities, removes barriers to entry and offers unparalleled access to industry education and resources to Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) jewelry designers. We are proud to present a collection of extraordinary pieces by six talented designers participating this year, including Casey Perez, Corey Anthony Jones (Gaudy Atelier), Halle Millien (Heart the Stones), Lana Ogilvie (Sabre Jewelry), Mckenzie Liautaud and Ruben Manuel.
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Waterfall Drop Earrings with Blue Topaz, Prasiolite, Blue and Green Quartz
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Let It Flow
Design: Tranquil and refined, yet unexpected and offbeat, these waterfall drop earrings are set in sterling silver with blue topaz, prasiolite, blue quartz an...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Pink Tourmaline Nugget Pendant Necklace
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Effortless Class
Design: Interesting enough to be worn everyday, simple enough to go with anything, and delicately detailed to capture and reflect the spectrum of light across different colored and sized gems.
Style Suggestion: A wonderful necklace to wear peeking out of a casually unbuttoned shirt, or to strike the right note on your next Zoom call.
Particulars: lobster claw clasp...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.78 Carat White Diamond Trellis Ear Bars
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Defying the expected
Design: Incorporating four different fancy cuts of diamonds, this bar-style earring demonstrates the beauty of diversity.
Style Suggestion: When yo...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signature Coral Ring in Pearl and Prasiolite and Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Talk of The Town
Design: The epitome of the expression "conversation piece", this pearl and prasiolie ring draws immediate attention whenever it is worn. Inspired by the ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold .62 Carat White Diamonds SI1 Trellis Dome Ring
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Revel in Difference
Design: The asymmetric placement of fancy cut diamonds in this liquid smooth dome ring elevate it above all others. Imagine the journey involved in s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Amethyst, Lilac Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Like a Boss
Design: A boss ring. Any questions?
Style Suggestion: Goes well with power poses and pre-meeting pep talks.
Category
2010s Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Coral Pendant Necklace with White Diamond Pave
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Declaring your Presence
Design: Conveying the essence of female strength, this pendant necklace employs coral to create a statement. Its textured glory existing in contra...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.03 Total Carat White Diamond Trellis Necklace
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Unabashedly Individual
Design: A modern take on the diamond statement necklace. Here, a melange of fancy cut diamonds are carefully selected, each for its own unique cha...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.71 Carat White and 0.815 Carat Rustic Diamond Coral Ring
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Fiercely feminine
Design: A story in and of itself. Representing each woman's singular and unique beauty, coral forms the basis for this eye catching ring. Unable to be ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.19 Carat White Diamond Trellis Ear Cuff
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Existing Outside of the Norm
Design: A sprinkling of fancy cut diamonds, each defiantly beautiful in its own right, come together to accent and embrace the curve of your ...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signature Coral Ring in Smoky Quartz and Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Talk of The Town
Design: The epitome of the expression "conversation piece", this smoky quartz ring draws immediate attention whenever it is worn. Inspired by the natural...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Signature Coral Ring in Citrine and Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Talk of The Town
Design: The epitome of the expression "conversation piece", this citrine ring draws immediate attention whenever it is worn. Inspired by the natural form...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Citrine, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Small Amethyst, Diamond, Lilac Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Effortless Class
Design: Interesting enough to be worn everyday, simple enough to go with anything, and delicately detailed to capture and reflect the spectrum of light a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Grid Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Shine Like the Sea
Design: Perfect for when you're reminiscing about that summer trip to Greece, or if you're currently there, these blue topaz grid studs set in sterling...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
18k Gold 0.47 Carat Inverted White Diamond Double Strand Bracelet
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Elevating the often unseen
Design: The Inverted Diamond Double Strand Bracelet puts the rarely seen underside of diamonds front and ...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.39 Total Carat White Diamond Trellis Stud Earrings
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Dazzle with Distinction
Design: Featuring three fancy cuts of diamonds, this cluster-style earring is a testament to the beauty of diversi...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.96 Carat White, Salt and Pepper, Black Inverted Diamond Hoops
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Savoring the Details
Design: An ombre' constellation of 2mm diamonds ranging from white to salt and pepper to black makes a welcome and subtle appearance in these streamlined hoops. Inverted in 18k white gold settings, the usually hidden culets of diamonds are shown to their shining best.
Style Suggestion: Smoky diamonds...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.435 Total Carat White Diamond Textured Coral Choker
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Embracing Your Power
Design: Coral: Unrivaled in its impact, essential but often overlooked. The embodiment of the glorious strength and resilience of women.
Style Sugge...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold .62 Carat White Diamonds SI1 Baguette Hoop Earrings
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Embracing Ancestral Rhythms
Design: A hallmark of African American creations, whether it is music, dance or art, these earrings capture the polyrhythms that add richness ...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow, White or Rose Gold Large Initial Pendant w Pave Diamonds Chain
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Proudly You
Design: Give us two letters and we'll create your customized initial pendant necklace with pave diamonds. Personalize your style by selecting from yellow, whi...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow, White or Rose Gold Large Initial Pendant w Pave Diamonds Chain
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Proudly You
Design: Give us two letters and we'll create your customized initial pendant necklace with pave diamonds. Personalize your style...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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