Glastonbury, CT — Christina Baribault-Ortiz and Raeann Baribault-Schwartz, the dynamic duo behind Baribault Jewelers, have not only crafted an empowering jewelry line but have also earned global recognition for their impactful efforts. The sisters recently secured a prestigious Globee Award in the Women in Business category for their innovative and successful jewelry line, The Power to B. This accolade marks the second international award for the family-owned jewelry company in this season.
The inspiration behind The Power to B collection stems from the sisters’ personal struggles with infertility. Designed as wearable words of encouragement, the collection resonates with strength and courage, inspiring individuals facing life’s challenges. The recent Globee Award recognizes the remarkable impact of their entrepreneurial spirit and underscores the pivotal role women play in shaping the future of the business world.
Raeann Baribault-Schwartz, co-owner of Baribault Jewelers, expressed their excitement, stating, “This Globee Award is extra special for my sister and me because it is recognizing our particular contributions as female business owners and reinforcing the fact that women are indeed shaping the future of the world.”
The Globee Awards, a portmanteau of “global” and “business,” distinguish achievements across nine distinct programs and competitions. The judging process involves a rigorous evaluation by professionals from diverse industries, focusing on innovation, impact, and measurable results.
Noteworthy achievements of The Power to B collection include:
Premiering at the 2022 Academy Awards in a pre-Oscar gift show, garnering attention from top celebrities.
Securing a permanent display case in an exclusive West Hollywood gift shop.
Building a sisterhood of thousands of customers who share their stories on social media, using the bracelets to fortify inner strength and resilience.
Serving as a fundraising tool for various local, statewide, and national non-profit organizations, contributing over $15,000 to date.
Expanding the collection with new power-word designs based on customer feedback, including B Grateful, Be Blessed, B Brave, B Present, B Kind, and B You, alongside the original styles.
Looking ahead, the sisters envision an expansion of the jewelry line into earrings, body chains, and anklets. They plan to organize contests for new power-words, establish video support groups, sponsor high-profile female networking events, and participate in women’s business conferences.
Christina Baribault-Ortiz, co-owner of Baribault Jewelers, reflected on the journey, stating, “What started out as a passion project for us has truly taken on a life of its own! The positive energy that we’re putting out into the universe is definitely being received, and we are grateful and thankful for this amazing accolade.”
