ORIGINAL INTERVIEW
Nino Breeze at IFC Factory: On MMG, Moissanite in the Rap Game, and Fighting for What's His
A Drip With Diggs conversation at IFC Factory about jewelry, value, and how artists build a collection.
READ THE STORYPUBLICATION OVERVIEW
Jewelry reporting with technical perspective
Drip With Diggs applies Erica Diggs's gemology and bench jewelry knowledge to coverage of the pieces, makers, and personal stories behind cultural style. The publication reports jewelry industry news, and publishes education that explains what a stone or piece is made of, how it is constructed, what a fair price reflects, and how it should perform.
Coverage gives particular attention to the urban jewelry industry, where buyers often want clearer answers about what they are purchasing and what quality or performance to expect. The editorial aim is education first: readers get honest information, including when the honest answer does not point toward a sale.
COVERAGE
- Athletes and entertainers as cultural figures
- Jewelry in professional sports
- Hip-hop and entertainment culture
- Jewelry industry news, US and international
- The urban jewelry industry
- Jewelers and craftsmanship
- Jewelry history
- Jewelry education and buying questions
FOUNDER & EDITOR
Erica Diggs
Erica Diggs is the founder, publisher, host, and editor of Drip With Diggs. She is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, certified bench jeweler, pavé diamond setter, jewelry CAD designer, and jewelry professional reporting at the intersection of professional sports, jewelry, and culture.
Erica served as a combat medic on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, completed three deployments, and later served as a communications specialist in the Air National Guard. She is a 100% service-connected disabled combat veteran.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Gemology
- GIA Graduate Gemologist certification, GIA, 2019
- Jewelry design
- Jewelry Design Technology (JDT), GIA, 2021
- Diamond setting
- Diamond Setting Certification, Jewelry Institute of America, 2020
- Bench jewelry
- Bench Jeweler Certification, Studio Jewelers Ltd., 2013
- Marketing communications
- Associate in Science in Marketing Communications at Berkeley College, 2026
- Business marketing
- BBA at Berkeley College, expected 2027
- Marketing management
- Master's degree in progress, expected 2028
FORMATS
- Reported digital stories
- Original interviews
- Video
- Event and media day coverage
- Visual features
- Historical and technical explainers
INTERVIEW & COVERAGE APPROACH
The piece, the person, and the maker
Coverage centers jewelry, style, and the story and construction behind each piece. Interviews can focus on personal identity, design choices, craftsmanship, and the relationship between a wearer and the jeweler who made the piece. When appropriate, this offers athletes and entertainers a professional setting that goes beyond performance analysis and routine promotion.
SELECTED PUBLISHED WORK
Interviews and reported features
ORIGINAL REPORTING
Bijan Robinson Powers Falcons’ Win Over Packers After Sunday’s Loss
A player spotlight on the Atlanta running back's jewelry choices, including an original Drip With Diggs interview clip.
READ THE STORYORIGINAL FEATURE
Legends & Loyalty: Inside Ms. Diggs' Jewelry Cleaning Session with Maino & Jim Jones at IFC Factory
A first person account from IFC Factory connecting jewelry care, professional relationships, and hip-hop history.
READ THE STORYREPORTED SPORTS JEWELRY
Inside the Carolina Hurricanes' Championship Ring by Jason of Beverly Hills
A sourced examination of the team's championship ring, its removable puck pendant, and official fan editions.
READ THE STORYREPORTED ATHLETE STYLE
The Night Jalen Hurts’ ‘Breed of One’ Pendant Took Over the Internet
A sourced feature connecting an Eagles postgame moment to the design history and cultural reach of a personal pendant.
READ THE STORYTECHNICAL JEWELRY FEATURE
Audemars Piguet Turns the Royal Oak Into High Jewelry
An illustrated report on the Royal Oak Joaillerie collection, its three design families, materials, and construction.
READ THE STORYEDITORIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Clear standards, visible sourcing
Stories carry bylines and identify primary records and authoritative sources when available. Allegations are attributed and described as allegations. Material errors are corrected transparently. Images receive source and credit information where required, and illustrative or AI reconstructions must be labeled.
OWNERSHIP & FUNDING
Independent editorial judgment
Diggs & Co. owns and publishes Drip With Diggs. Erica Diggs also operates Diamond Dazzler and Grillz by Diggs. The publication works with disclosed sponsors and may earn revenue from products and affiliate links. Sponsorship does not determine coverage or editorial conclusions. Individual sponsorship labels appear on content that is actually sponsored.
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