Ruth E. Carter ~ I'M HER ~

$75.00

A groundbreaking costume designer whose work has shaped some of the most influential films in modern cinema, Ruth has spent four decades collaborating with directors like Spike Lee, John Singleton, and Ryan Coogler.  Her artistry has earned five Oscar nominations, making her the most‑nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history.

Ruth became the first African American to win Best Costume Design for Black Panther (2018) and won again for Wakanda Forever (2022), becoming the first Black woman to win multiple Oscars in any category.  Her film credits span more than 50 projects, including Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Amistad, Selma, The Butler, Marshall, and Dolemite Is My Name.  She also earned an Emmy nomination for the 2016 Roots miniseries and received the Costume Designers Guild’s Career Achievement Award.

In 2021, Ruth was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2023 the North Carolina Museum of Art showcased more than sixty of her original garments. Her 2026 nomination for Sinners adds yet another milestone to her extraordinary legacy. SALUTE!!!

I’M HER is a handcrafted piece of jewelry made with 10mm Blue Grey, Green, Purple and Red Antique Gold Dust Jade, Spiderweb Jasper, and White-Howlite Spun Gold, and with gold-plated accents.

The perfect piece to complement any outfit.

A groundbreaking costume designer whose work has shaped some of the most influential films in modern cinema, Ruth has spent four decades collaborating with directors like Spike Lee, John Singleton, and Ryan Coogler.  Her artistry has earned five Oscar nominations, making her the most‑nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history.

Ruth became the first African American to win Best Costume Design for Black Panther (2018) and won again for Wakanda Forever (2022), becoming the first Black woman to win multiple Oscars in any category.  Her film credits span more than 50 projects, including Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Amistad, Selma, The Butler, Marshall, and Dolemite Is My Name.  She also earned an Emmy nomination for the 2016 Roots miniseries and received the Costume Designers Guild’s Career Achievement Award.

In 2021, Ruth was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2023 the North Carolina Museum of Art showcased more than sixty of her original garments. Her 2026 nomination for Sinners adds yet another milestone to her extraordinary legacy. SALUTE!!!

I’M HER is a handcrafted piece of jewelry made with 10mm Blue Grey, Green, Purple and Red Antique Gold Dust Jade, Spiderweb Jasper, and White-Howlite Spun Gold, and with gold-plated accents.

The perfect piece to complement any outfit.

Blue Grey Jade is believed to be an object of peace and serenity.

Green Jade is believed to be a symbol of serenity, tranquility, and purity. It brings in good luck, friendship, peace, and harmony.

Purple Jade is believed to be a rare, high-vibration stone that fosters emotional balance, spiritual growth, and purification of negative energy.

Red Jade is believed to be a stone of life-force energy, which dispels the fear that holds one back, and urges them into action.

Spiderweb Jasper is believed to bring one energies of relaxation and gentleness. It’s a stone that’s known to enhance one’s ability to slow down and relax.

White Howlite is believed to be a calming stone that is always ready to help cool down fiery tempers, slow down heartbeats and help us lead with wisdom.

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