Lorraine Schwartz
| Lorraine E. Schwartz | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | United States |
| Known for | Jewelry designer |
| Notable work | Diamond and gold jewelry |
Lorraine Schwartz is an American jeweller.
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Background
Lorraine E. Schwartz Inc. is based in New York City.[1] The jewelry business has been a part of Schwartz's family for three generations,[2] run mostly as a small business. Schwartz took over the family business in 1989,[3] after her mother died from cancer at age 55.[4] She renamed the company Lorraine Schwartz Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.[5] She also remade the company business model so that her works are sold only at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City,[6] by appointment at her 5th Avenue showroom in Manhattan and by private commission.[7][8]
Career
Schwartz states that in 2002 Halle Berry wore her jewellery on the red carpet."[9][10] Since, she has designed for celebrities such as Beyoncé Knowles,[11] Jennifer Lopez and Cate Blanchett.[12][13] For ESPN The Magazine, she made a "30-carat, diamond-and-ruby logo" for their 10th anniversary baseball caps.[14] She was also involved in the "Art for Life" gala in 2007, which was led by Russell Simmons and his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons.[15] In the 2006 Beyoncé song, "Upgrade U", Lorraine Schwartz is mentioned.[16] Kim Kardashian wears a 15-carat diamond engagement ring by Schwartz, given to her by her now husband, Kanye West.[17]
Philanthropy
In 2009, she created the Shulamit Benjamini Sandberg Medical Research Grant, which supports a physician with $225,000 to last over three years for cancer research. It was created "in honor of her late mother".[6][4]
References
- ↑ City-Data, City Data for Lorraine E. Schwartz Inc. Accessed August 31, 2010.
- ↑ NPR, 'The Queen Of Bling' Preps For The Oscars February 19, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
- ↑ "Vibe Aug 2004" - Google Books
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Lorraine Schwartz, Jeweler to the Stars, Tells Us About Her New Charity, 'Muse' Beyoncé and Possible Diffusion Line" - Style List
- ↑ "Vibe Jun 2003" - Google Books
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Styleinterviews.com, Lorraine Schwartz Board of Directors for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation March 16, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
- ↑ "New York, Volume 31" - Google Books
- ↑ Gallery Atlantic, Lorraine Schwartz The Queen of Bling 2009. Accessed August 31, 2010.
- ↑ "Oscar hopefuls for hire in fashion house wars". The Times
- ↑ "Red carpet revenue". Los Angeles Times
- ↑ "Billboard Nov 1, 2003" - Google Books
- ↑ "Designer Spotlight" - In Style
- ↑ "Diamonds Lit Up The Strip at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards" - PR Newswire
- ↑ "C'mon ... Vogue?" Chicago Tribune
- ↑ "Schwartz to donate bracelet for Simmons' gala" National Jeweler
- ↑ "Luxury Ties, Fancy Suites: A Guide To Beyonce And Jay-Z's 'Upgrade U'" MTV
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