Lorraine Schwartz is an American bespoke high jewellery designer. She has designed jewelry for a host of famous female celebrities including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. In 2009, Angelina Jolie wore to the Oscars a pair of emerald earrings designed by Schwartz, valued at $2.5 million.
Career Schwartz states that in 2002 Halle Berry wore her jewellery on the red carpet."Oscar hopefuls for hire in fashion house wars". The Times. Los Angeles Times Since, she has designed for celebrities such as Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé Knowles,"Billboard Nov 1, 2003" - Google Books Jennifer Lopez and Cate Blanchett."Designer Spotlight" - In Style"Diamonds Lit Up The Strip at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards" - PR Newswire For ESPN The Magazine, she made a "30-carat, diamond-and-ruby logo" for their 10th anniversary baseball caps. Chicago Tribune 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. National Jeweler In the 2006 Beyoncé song, "Upgrade U", and the 2023 song, "My House", Lorraine Schwartz is mentioned."Luxury Ties, Fancy Suites: A Guide To Beyonce And Jay-Z's 'Upgrade U'" MTV Kim Kardashian wears a 15-carat diamond engagement ring by Schwartz, given to her by her now ex-husband, Kanye West.
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".Styleinterviews.com, Lorraine Schwartz Board of Directors for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation March 16, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2010."Lorraine Schwartz, Jeweler to the Stars, Tells Us About Her New Charity, 'Muse' Beyoncé and Possible Diffusion Line" - Style List
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