26-03-2016
The Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative co-launched by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and jewellery designer Lorraine Schwartz announced the first six designers selected for the programme on Wednesday.
The initiative aims to provide black, indigenous, people of colour (BIPOC) jewellery designers with opportunities to access industry education and resources in the diamond industry. Each of the six designers will participate in the year-long programme and receive a US$20,000 diamond financing credit, diamond education, mentorship, access to resources such as production, marketing, finance, legal, HR and supply chain, retail and sales support, etc.
Chosen designers
1. Jameel Mohammed of Khiry
2. Malyia McNaughton of Made By Malyia
3. Lisette Scott of Jam+Rico
4. Dorian Webb of Dorian Webb
5. Marvin Linares of Marvin Douglas Fine Jewelry
6. Constance Polamalu of Birthright Foundry
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