Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
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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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 Rings
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 Rings
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 Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 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 Rings
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
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 Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
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2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Materials
Citrine, Sterling Silver
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