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Jam + Rico, the Caribbean-inspired jewelry brand founded by Lisette Scott, just launched a 20-piece collection heading to Claire’s.
Hoffman Estates, Ill.—Jam + Rico, the Caribbean-inspired jewelry brand founded by Lisette Scott, will soon head to Claire’s.
The jeweler was a member of the inaugural class of the Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative.
Created by designer Lorraine Schwartz and the Natural Diamond Council, the initiative launched in 2021, offering a total of $1 million of diamond credit to BIPOC designers.
Scott’s grandparents were immigrants from Jamaica and Puerto Rico and imparted onto her a love for the countries’ traditions, especially the food and music.
Her Caribbean heritage coupled with her bi-coastal upbringing is reflected in her jewels.
This 20-piece collection for Claire’s was inspired by her childhood summers in California and features seashells, palm trees, and touches of ocean blue.
Though Scott does work in the fine jewelry space, this collection will offer demi-fine, 18-karat gold-plated styles.
SEE: The New Jam + Rico Collection at Claire’s
The jeweler was a member of the inaugural class of the Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative.
Created by designer Lorraine Schwartz and the Natural Diamond Council, the initiative launched in 2021, offering a total of $1 million of diamond credit to BIPOC designers.
Scott’s grandparents were immigrants from Jamaica and Puerto Rico and imparted onto her a love for the countries’ traditions, especially the food and music.
Her Caribbean heritage coupled with her bi-coastal upbringing is reflected in her jewels.
This 20-piece collection for Claire’s was inspired by her childhood summers in California and features seashells, palm trees, and touches of ocean blue.
Though Scott does work in the fine jewelry space, this collection will offer demi-fine, 18-karat gold-plated styles.
SEE: The New Jam + Rico Collection at Claire’s
A selection of jewels from the new Jam + Rico jewelry collection at Claire’s
The partnership “combines the nostalgia and familiarity of Claire's with the fresh and contemporary designs of Jam + Rico,” said designer Lisette Scott.
Scott’s designs are inspired in part by her Caribbean heritage.
The new 20-piece collection includes hoops, rings, bangles, and statement earrings.
The jewels can be worn layered or alone as statement pieces, said Scott, like these palm tree earrings.
The collection celebrates Scott’s sunny summers in California.
“I grew up shopping at Claire's, so this collaboration holds a special meaning,” said Scott.
“It combines the nostalgia and familiarity of Claire's with the fresh and contemporary designs of Jam + Rico, blending past memories and present trends, to create unique jewelry that reflects the carefree and sunny spirit of California summers.”
The designs can be worn layered or alone, said Scott, who wants to encourage young shoppers to feel empowered and express themselves through jewelry.
The jewels range in price from $20 to $55.
The new collection, launching Aug. 15, will be found at Claire’s stores and online.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated post-publication to include the collection's launch date.
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