Women in Jewelry: Lorraine Schwartz

This March we’re celebrating women from around the globe and what better way to honor women than to commemorate women in jewelry. Over the next few weeks of March, we’ll be sharing with you some of the most world-renowned jewelry designers. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at Lorraine Schwartz, who she is, and why she stood out to us.

ABOUT LORRAINE SCHWARTZ

Lorraine Schwartz.  Lorraine Schwartz (Image Source: Charity Buzz)

Lorraine Schwartz is an American bespoke high-end jewelry designer. She has designed jewelry for a host of famous female celebrities such as Beyoncé, Blake Lively, and Kim Kardashian. Schwartz is known for frequently designing diamond and gold jewelry.

LORRAINE SCHWARTZ WORK

Beyoncé's 24-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring.  

Beyoncé’s 24-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring designed by Lorraine Schwartz. (Image Source: The Knot)

Beyoncé’s 24-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring with a platinum split shank from her husband Jay Z. Beyoncé’s flawless sparkler cost an estimated $5 million.

Blake Lively's 12-carat pink oval diamond ring.
Blake Lively’s 12-carat pink oval diamond ring designed by Lorraine Schwartz. (Image Source: Pure Wow).

Blake Lively’s 12-carat pink oval diamond ring from Ryan Reynolds. The pink diamond alone cost an estimated $2 million.

Kim Kardashian's 15-carat cushion-cut diamond engagement ring.
Kim Kardashian’s 15-carat cushion-cut diamond engagement ring designed by Lorraine Schwartz. (Image Source: E! Online).

Kim Kardashian’s 15-carat cushion-cut set in a pavé band from her husband Kanye cost an estimated $8 million.

LATEST ON LORRAINE SCHWARTZ

Beyoncé and Lorraine Schwartz.  Beyoncé and Lorraine Schwartz. (Image Source: JCK Online)

The Beyoncé Knowles – Carter X Lorraine Schwartz GIA Scholarship

Lorraine Schwartz recently teamed up with her longtime friend, and jewelry muse Beyoncé to create the Beyoncé Knowles – Carter X Lorraine Schwartz GIA Scholarship, awarding two black students who wish to pursue a career in the jewelry field the opportunity to earn the most esteemed qualification in the industry – The Gemological Institute of America diploma. Schwartz had gifted Beyoncé with one of these scholarships for her birthday and Beyoncé dedicated it to teaching, inspiring the generations to come. 
 
What are some of your favorite Lorraine Schwartz pieces? Let us know by clicking the comments button below.
 

Written by Bianca Mac Donald

 

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