On the brink of its third anniversary, the Black in Jewelry Coalition is celebrating a string of accomplishments without losing sight of how much work lies ahead Revolutions often start with words. For the founding members of the Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC), creating an organization to promote greater representation for Black professionals within the jewelry industry began with a whirlwind of Zoom sessions, phone calls, and meetings triggered by the May 2020 murder of George Floyd. Since then, the organization has been committed to action. Its founding members, committee volunteers, and coalition members have funded scholarships, hosted thought-provoking events, fostered mentorships, boosted job opportunities, and created a strong, unified voice within the jewelry trade. “People who