Her jewels create high-wattage red carpet moments, but lately Lorraine Schwartz is focused on inclusivity in her industry. "I wanted to share my passion with a new generation," explains the New York-based designer.“This is an industry that tends to be passed on from generation to generation — the grandfather teaches his son, who then passes the knowledge along to his son.
I’m a third-generation diamond dealer, yet as a woman I also found challenges. But for the Black community, there are fewer opportunities for mentoring or to break through as a result.
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