Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
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.
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Diamond, Silver
2010s Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Crystal, Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
14k Gold
1990s Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Natural Diamond Council x Lorraine Schwartz Emerging Designers Initiative Rings
White Gold
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