With seven Grand Slam titles, 4 Olympic gold medals and a former world primary in each singles and doubles, Venus Williams is rounding out her spectacular resume with a enterprise into jewellery. The athlete partnered with Reinstein Ross on the Diamond Match assortment, which was launched on Tuesday.
The collaboration marks the legendary athlete’s first-ever jewellery assortment, that includes an array of luxurious 20-karat gold and diamond jewellery items impressed by her longtime love of pavé.
Venus Williams carrying the Pavé Dome Massive Ring in 20-karat Peach Gold ($22,000) and the Pavé Dome Small Drops in 20-karat Peach Gold ($2,800) from her Reinstein Ross Diamond Match assortment.
“The gathering was impressed by a hoop that I’ve worn so usually in my matches,” Williams instructed WWD, later including, “I sweat for a dwelling and I nonetheless wish to really feel fabulous. That’s why I apply carrying these massive pavé rings and hoop earrings on the court docket as a result of it’s an expression of self.”
A more in-depth have a look at the Diamond Match assortment contains the Pavé Dome Doubles Hyperlink Small Bracelets ($15,000) in 20-karat peach gold; the Pavé Trio Dome Doubles Hyperlink Necklace ($20,000) and the Pavé Hyperlink Massive Drop ($8,500)(earrings).
Venus Williams carrying the Pavé Dome Massive Ring in 20-karat Peach Gold ($22,000), the Pavé Dome Massive Studs in 20-karat Peach Gold ($5,500) and the Pavé Dome Small Studs in 20-karat Peach Gold ($3,500) from her Reinstein Ross Diamond Match assortment.
Though Williams is revered for her abilities on the court docket throughout tennis matches, the star has all the time been impressed and equally obsessive about jewellery, she mentioned.
“If I wasn’t shopping for it [jewelry], I used to be all the time all the things: each assortment, all of the manufacturers; it was simply one thing I’ve all the time cherished,” Williams instructed WWD, elaborating that the method of making the gathering was intimate, “from drawings to inspiration.”
“Working hand in hand was an unimaginable expertise since you wouldn’t have a possibility with each group to try this. Quite a lot of it might be out of your management, or suggestions might not be heard, however to have this chance to sit down in that inventive seat and work with individuals who have the identical imaginative and prescient has been improbable,” Williams mentioned.
A more in-depth have a look at the creation of Venus Williams’s Diamond Match assortment with Reinstein Ross.
The information of the gathering launching comes simply months after Williams attended the 2023 U.S. Open in August, which marked her twenty fourth look on the prestigious tennis championship. This time round, the star athlete showcased extra of her maximalist model, together with a flower-adorned Willy Chavarria blazer with a ruffled Alaïa skirt.
“I really feel like my model is all the time altering and evolving. Having the ability to work with completely different stylists like Solange Franklin Reed with my U.S. Open entrance look, that was so enjoyable,” Williams mentioned concerning the outfit.
Williams’ had additionally styled her hair in a excessive ponytail, which featured blush pink highlights. “I all the time wished to try this and I by no means did for 20 years, as a result of I didn’t need it to distract from tennis,” Williams mentioned, finally taking the chance. “That is what I’ve all the time wished to do, I’m going to do it!”
The Diamond Match assortment is at the moment out there on ReinsteinRoss.com and in-store at Reinstein Ross’ new flagship in New York.