Schwartz to donate bracelet for Simmons' gala

Lorraine Schwartz will donate this "Evil Eye" bracelet to the "Art for Life" gala.



June 28, 2007

New York—Jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz will donate her "Evil Eye" bracelet to the "Art for Life" gala, hosted by Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons, and benefiting New York City youth art organizations.

The July 28 event will take place in East Hampton, N.Y., and in the tradition of fellow hip-hop star P. Diddy's famed "White Party," the gala will take on a color theme of its own: "Not So Mellow Yellow."

Schwartz, along with fashion designer Rachel Roy and shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti, will donate a yellow item for the "Yellow Wardrobe" auction to take place that evening.

The auction is being organized by Rush Philanthropic, an organization founded by Russell Simmons and his brothers Danny and Joseph, whose mission it is to provide disadvantaged urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts.

Schwartz will donate her 18-karat gold "Evil Eye" bracelet, which features diamonds and blue topaz, and retails for $8,300. The bracelet has been worn by several celebrities, including Starter Wife star and Will and Grace alum Debra Messing.