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A portion of the proceeds from the “Always Dream” collection will go to Yamaguchi's foundation, supporting early childhood literacy.
Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi helped to design this collection by Heller Jewelers, which shares a name with her foundation, showcasing the North Star and an upwards arrow to embody a message of hope, ambition, and confidence.
San Ramon, Calif.—Heller Jewelers, an independent California-based jewelry store, has partnered with Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi for its “Always Dream” collection.
Yamaguchi won a gold medal in singles figure skating at the 1992 Albertville Olympics and was the first Asian American woman to do so in a Winter Olympics.
She then went on to start the Always Dream foundation, which provides reading and educational resources for families in need to empower future generations through early childhood literacy.
The Always Dream collection was inspired by Yamaguchi’s foundation as its North Star logo is seen across three necklaces.
The logo’s upwards arrow represents growth, moving forward, and achieving new heights and when used on the pieces it embodies a message of hope, ambition, and confidence, explained the jeweler.
Yamaguchi won a gold medal in singles figure skating at the 1992 Albertville Olympics and was the first Asian American woman to do so in a Winter Olympics.
She then went on to start the Always Dream foundation, which provides reading and educational resources for families in need to empower future generations through early childhood literacy.
The Always Dream collection was inspired by Yamaguchi’s foundation as its North Star logo is seen across three necklaces.
The logo’s upwards arrow represents growth, moving forward, and achieving new heights and when used on the pieces it embodies a message of hope, ambition, and confidence, explained the jeweler.
The “Always Dream” necklace in 14-karat yellow gold ($650). It is also available in white gold, along with the rest of the collection.
The “Always Dream” medallion necklace ($2,350). Proceeds from this collection will directly support the Always Dream foundation.
The “Always Dream” charm necklace, which features the logo from Yamaguchi’s foundation dedicated to early childhood literacy ($1,190)
Together Yamaguchi and Scott Heller, the founder of Heller Jewelers, worked to create these pieces in a way that captured the essence of Always Dream and the values that the jeweler shares with the foundation.
“Each necklace in this collection is more than just a piece of jewelry; it is a symbol of hope, a reminder that dreams can be realized through education, and a tribute to the resilience of young minds,” said the jeweler.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this collection will directly support the foundation, going to the Always Reading program. The program provides families across the San Francisco Bay Area and Hawai’i with tools to foster a love of reading at home to ensure success for children both in school and in their lives.
The collection’s three styles come in 14-karat yellow and white gold, ranging in price from $650 to $2,350.
It debuted on Sept. 20, but the pieces will be featured at the Always Dream gala on Nov. 2 where an Always Dream medallion necklace will be auctioned off.
The Always Dream collection is available on Heller Jewelers’ website and at its City Center Bishop Ranch location in San Ramon, California.
Donations can also be made to the foundation without purchasing a piece on Always Dream’s website.
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