Designer / CEO / Philanthropist
Cloyette Harris-Stoute is the founder and creative force behind ALLIYETTE, a fine jewelry brand rooted in heritage, storytelling, and modern femininity. Based in New York and born in Guyana, Cloyette designs with intention to celebrate cultural pride, honor legacy, and empower women to wear their identity with elegance.
Raised in a land where gold jewelry holds deep cultural meaning, Cloyette grew up surrounded by the tradition of gifting high-karat gold to newborns and the quiet power of heirloom adornment passed down through generations. Inspired by the strength of the women around her and the symbolism they wore, she developed an early reverence for jewelry not just as ornament, but as legacy.
In 2021, Cloyette launched Twin Elegance, driven by her twin passions: women’s empowerment and heritage-inspired design. That vision deepened in 2024 with the birth of ALLIYETTE, a name crafted from her own, and a brand devoted to creating modern heirlooms that speak across generations.
Her journey into craftsmanship took her across the world, including to India, where she immersed herself in traditional jewelry-making techniques. There, she witnessed the artistry and ancestral practices that also shaped the jewelry traditions of her homeland. It was a full-circle moment, a bridge between continents, cultures, and the shared language of goldsmithing that runs through both India and the Caribbean.
Before stepping fully into the world of jewelry, Cloyette built a nearly 20-year career in Healthcare Information Technology. She is also the founder of Guyanese Girls Rock!, a platform and blog celebrating exceptional women from her homeland, and the Guyanese Girls Rock Foundation, a nonprofit committed to mentoring, leadership, and scholarships for young women in the USA and Guyana. Her dedication to community shines through her philanthropy, storytelling, and service on multiple nonprofit boards.
Through ALLIYETTE, Cloyette channels every part of her journey: the culture that shaped her, the women who inspired her, and the global craft traditions that continue to move her, into fine jewelry that helps women see themselves in every metal, every symbol, every story.
"ALLIYETTE is my love letter to legacy. It's where heritage meets modern elegance and every piece tells a story worth wearing."
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