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Sweet CHAIRiot
The Curator & The Sculptor
The Curator & The Sculptor
Since the Montgomery Melee, the folding chair has expanded even further into the realm of social justice memorabilia. Sweet CHAIRiot is an antique-inspired and culturally informed pendant designed by The Gem Corps, fine estate jewelry curators. It's a symbol of resistance and remembrance for the freedom fighters, justice reformers, and th
Since the Montgomery Melee, the folding chair has expanded even further into the realm of social justice memorabilia. Sweet CHAIRiot is an antique-inspired and culturally informed pendant designed by The Gem Corps, fine estate jewelry curators. It's a symbol of resistance and remembrance for the freedom fighters, justice reformers, and those who claim...
"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."
- Shirley Chisholm
The Curator & The Sculptor
The Curator & The Sculptor
The Curator & The Sculptor
The creators of the original design Sweet CHAIRiot, Nia & Leroy, met in undergrad at University of Pennsylvania. Leroy is a lifelong maker, artgineer, and classically trained sculptor. Nia began her career as a luxury and fine jewelry publicist in NYC and LA. She fired up The Gem Corps on Instagram as a means to moonlight in the estate fi
The creators of the original design Sweet CHAIRiot, Nia & Leroy, met in undergrad at University of Pennsylvania. Leroy is a lifelong maker, artgineer, and classically trained sculptor. Nia began her career as a luxury and fine jewelry publicist in NYC and LA. She fired up The Gem Corps on Instagram as a means to moonlight in the estate fine jewelry industry as a content creator, curator and marketer...
Estate Jewelry
The Curator & The Sculptor
Estate Jewelry
Since 2015 The Gem Corps has been a pursuit of a passion for fine jewelry and storytelling. The allure of estate jewelry-antique, vintage, & modern-is inherent in its qualities of fine craftspersonship, its one-of-a-kind nature, the history, and sustainability. There’s a certain magic to these pieces that transcends time and yet so powerfully reconnects us to our history and each other.