On this week’s episode we sat down with Maggi (@maggisimpkins) who’s love of art has always been a constant in her life. Maggi started to work for a woman who had her own jewelry line after dropping out of college in LA. It was an eye opening experience... both good and bad. Her designs would end up in Nordstrom but she was still struggling financially. Recognizing how few Black women were represented in the diamond space, Maggi took a leap of faith and launched her own business. Through workshops and trunk shows, she was able to build her network and land her first engagement ring commission in 2015. Today, Maggi Simpkins’ jewelry is known for narrative-driven engagement rings and future family heirlooms. In 2021, she designed a bespoke ring valued at a million dollars for the Brillant & Black exhibition for Sotheby’s auction house. Claima Stories with Bimma (@bimmawillaims) is powered by Vista (@vistaprint) and now available to watch on Youtube or wherever you listen to your podcasts.