Together By Design
Brought to you by Black in jewelry coalition
The Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC), a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of Black professionals in the gem, jewelry and watch industry, is hosting the “Together by Design” contest that celebrates Black love and jewelry design.
In the first phase of this contest, couples (or one partner) can submit their love story for a chance to win a custom engagement ring – this is open to couples residing in the United States. We prefer submissions from people not already engaged and not already married.
Once the winning love story is selected, the second phase of the Together by Design competition is for the competing jewelry designers to design a ring based on the couples’ love story. The winning design will be brought to life and given to the winning couple.
The Results Are In!
The Couple
Nana & Jennifer
The Ring
Elements of Love
The Designer
Michael Hogan
Special thank you to our Prize Package sponsors:
Together By Design Committee
Adrianne Sanogo
GIA Graduate Gemologist
Click for BioElyssa Jenkins-Pérez
Rebecca Moskal
Amanda Gizzi
Grace Barretti
Nellie Barnett
Annie Doresca
Lisa Jones
Michelle Graff
Together By Design
Design Competition Judges
Johnny Nelson
Adrianne Sanogo
Lauren Harwell Godfrey
Christian Bolling
Together By Design
Love Story Judges
Tanya Dukes
Severine Ferrari
Michelle Graff
Lisa Jones
Wonder how the winners were chosen?
This is how the journey began...
Couples
Do you have a captivating love story? Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Tell us your tale for an opportunity to win a custom diamond engagement ring inspired by your love story and created by a Black jewelry designer!
Designers
Do you love making meaningful, one-of-a-kind rings? Are you looking to gain more exposure? Design an engagement ring based on one couple’s special love story for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
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