In honor of Pride Month, three jewelry designers—Fiametta, Bario Neal, and Ben Garelick—are using their designs to celebrate identity, community, and give back in powerful ways.
🌈 Fiametta, a New York–based brand founded by Merill Hollander, launched its first Pride collection: vibrant 14K gold pendants set with natural sapphires, spinels, garnets, and rubies—surrounded by lab-grown diamonds.
Each charm is engraved with personal numbers and dates, allowing wearers to commemorate moments of self-discovery and queer joy.
“Jewelry has long been a symbol of celebration—but for many in our community, joy is not guaranteed—it is fought for,” Hollander says.
✨ To honor that spirit, 10% of proceeds from Fiametta’s Pride collection will support the Ali Forney Center, which provides shelter and services to LGBTQ+ youth in New York.
💎 Meanwhile, Bario Neal—a Philadelphia-based ethical jeweler co-founded by Page Neal—is offering a rainbow-shaped charm made from 100% recycled sterling silver.
Priced at $50 standalone or $380 with necklace, the charm is part of their charitable initiative, with 100% of profits donated to The Attic Youth Center, the only LGBTQIA+ youth center in Philly.
“At Bario Neal, giving back is part of our business model,” Neal says. “Whether it’s Pride, environmental causes, or women’s empowerment, we design for impact.”
Their broader Rainbow Collection includes rings, earrings, and pendants celebrating self-expression and identity.
They also offer activist-driven pieces like the Bans Off Our Bodies charm.
💍 In Buffalo, NY, Ben Garelick introduced a wedding and engagement ring collection inspired by the Pride flag, blending tradition with inclusivity.
- 💙 The Blush Hidden Halo ring features lab-grown blue and pink diamonds—a nod to the transgender flag
- 🖤 The Luna Ivy Twist Halo ring pairs black & white stones for agender pride
- 🌈 The Radiance solitaire hides a rainbow of pavé gems beneath the center stone
“These rings aren’t just beautiful—they're symbols of love, pride, and purpose,” says Peter Manka, Ben Garelick co-owner.
20% of all proceeds from the Pride collection go to GLYS Western New York, a nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youth.
From natural sapphires to lab-grown halos, these designers show that jewelry isn’t just about luxury—it’s a statement of solidarity, identity, and transformation.