Boma Jewelry has announced the recipients of the second round of grant funding for BIPOC jewelry designers. By leveraging its vertical manufacturing resources, Boma’s grant program works to give emerging designers access to design mentorship, sampling, production, and over 40 years’ worth of industry insight. Since its inception last year, the grant program has evolved to serve as an unofficial business incubator for new talent in the jewelry industry with participation from designers in New York, Chicago, and London. The grant program itself has also shifted from a larger one-time grant to a number of smaller grants with a wider range of grant recipients to increase access to the program. “We believe that our grant program can be a stepping stone for emerging designers to grow and scale their business,” says Boma CEO Suzanne Vetillart.

As a vertical company known for its long history of ethical manufacturing, Boma recognizes that simply providing access to trusted production resources can have a big impact on emerging brands. A common challenge for up-and-coming designers is the risk and capital needed to test out new designs and develop collections. Through the Boma grant program, participants will have the opportunity to test out new designs in the market before expanding production, therefore minimizing the risk of manufacturing goods that will ultimately go unsold. This approach helps to preserve resources with sustainability in mind.

Boma is proud to congratulate the following recipients of the Spring 2021 grant:

Morgan Johnson, Leigh NY

Gwen Beloti, Gwen Beloti

Heather David, One More Again Jewelry

Each of the grant recipients will receive access to a wide range of design mentorship and production resources. Learn more about Boma Jewelry’s grant program for BIPOC designers here.

About Boma Jewelry

Boma Jewelry is a leading social purpose corporation that is focused on providing unparalleled quality and transparency for its customers and partners. Through its vertically-integrated supply chain and 40 years of experience creating fine jewelry and cultivating artisanship among its employees, Boma demonstrates that being profitable, respectful of its people, and conscious of its environmental impact is achievable when long-term goals are prioritized over short-term gains.