Luxury Jeweler Lark & Berry Debuts First Cultured Diamonds Worn at the 2019 MET Gala
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“Lark & Berry made diamond history for being the first cultured diamonds jewelry brand to ever be worn at the annual event when during 2019 Met Gala, this year's Oscar-winning actress Regina King and up-and-coming star Lana Condor wore their diamonds,
Luxury Jeweler Lark & Berry Debuts First Cultured Diamonds Worn at the 2019 MET Gala
“Lark & Berry made diamond history for being the first cultured diamonds jewelry brand to ever be worn at the annual event when during 2019 Met Gala, this year's Oscar-winning actress Regina King and up-and-coming star Lana Condor wore their diamonds,” an official release says.“Regina King, recipient of 2019 Best Supporting Actress Oscar award was styled by Wayman+Micah. She effervescently graced the red carpet decked out in ten Lark & Berry cultured diamond pieces, including the brand's Veto, Nocturnal and Dune Collections,” the release adds.Apocalypse star Lana Condor, who was styled by Jessica Paster, was seen wearing her own Lark & Berry cultured diamond earrings picked from the new, signature Bow Collection.“Our new Bow suite has a special place in the Lark & Berry collection, and we are so proud to have it be part of the prestigious Met Gala this year,” said Lark & Berry founder, Laura Chavez.“Interestingly, the Bow Collection, designed by Lark & Berry, was subject to some controversy earlier this year, when it won for its craftsman the British “Oscars of Jewelry,” judged by 21 industry-leading diamond experts. The prize was short-lived, due to what Lark & Berry believe was a failure on the judges' part to identify the Bow Collection's diamonds as cultured,” the release, informs.Chavez had commented on the brand's blog that the awards council's reversed decision proves “there is no difference between cultured and mined diamonds, except that of sourcing.”“Made in a laboratory-controlled environment which mimics the process of diamond formation deep in Earth's mantle, Lark & Berry's cultured diamonds sit within the purest category of diamonds on the market. The process leads to less waste, less water loss, and less impact on the environment. The stones are also conflict-free since no mining and associated exploitation of local communities takes place,” says the release.Lark & Berry's has a flagship in London, a by-appointment space in Hong Kong, and is eyeing new locations in New York City and Los Angeles. Lark & Berry's collections are delicate yet bold, classic and playful. Design is at the core of the brand. Prices range from $200 (14K gold collections) and $2,000+ for fine jewelry in 18K gold and platinum.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the event. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
