A Closer Look at Pharrell's JOOPITER x Lorraine Schwartz High Jewelry Sale
Highlighting the sale is an 80-carat flawless diamond and several other pieces worn by Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and more.
In anticipation for the upcoming digital sale of the Pharrell‘s JOOPITER and Lorraine Schwartz‘s luxury jewelry collection, Hypebeast was invited to a private viewing of the gems. A chance to inspect and experience the unique stones of the “Lorraine Schwartz: A Journey Through Gems” sale, it is evident that Schwartz’s widely coveted designs are truly one-of-a-kind.
The collection continues to cement Schwartz’s position as a prominent diamond expert, forging her own path to becoming one of the most successful jewelry designers in the world. On display for the private sale were a selection of jewelry pieces worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and more. A long-time fan of Schwartz’s, Beyoncé-worn emerald cut and hexagon shape diamond earrings set in 18K white gold are a part of the sale, as are the emerald and diamond bib necklace with matching earrings set. This emerald and diamond earring set contains over 18 carats of pear-shaped emeralds and more than 11 carats of fancy-shaped diamonds.
In addition to some of the most sought-after jewelry sets, the private sale also includes individual stones including a 20-carat triangular shape Brazilian Paraiba stone, an incredibly rare gemstone known for its turquoise blue shades. Highlighting the gemstone sale is also a D flawless type IIa heart brilliant cut diamond, coming in at over 50 carats. Another 80-carat diamond was also highlighted to Hypebeast. Various rings including a heart-shaped yellow diamond ring belonging to Pharrell was available for private viewing. The yellow diamond comes in just under 16 carats and is set in a bezel ring of 18K yellow gold.
Schwartz and Pharrell’s relationship goes way back. In a statement, Schwartz recalls her friendship with Pharrell, “I was lucky enough to meet Pharrell over 20 years ago, and we’ve built an incredible friendship through a mutual appreciation for the most exquisite and unique gems in the world. To me, ‘A Journey Through Gems’ is not only a curation of the finest bespoke high jewelry available now, but also the story of our journey and relationship as told through gems. I am excited to partner with JOOPITER for this once-in-a-lifetime sale, bringing access to these gems and their provenance to a global audience.”
The one-of-a-kind pieces for the JOOPITER x Lorraine Schwartz private sale are now open online at JOOPITER
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