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The jewelry collection supports Yamaguchi’s Always Dream foundation, which provides reading and educational resources to families in need.
Yamaguchi worked with Heller Jewelers’ Scott Heller to design the four additions to their joint “Always Dream” collection, which she wears here.
San Ramon, Calif.—Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi and Heller Jewelers have continued their partnership with the expansion of the “Always Dream” jewelry collection.
It is named after Yamaguchi’s nonprofit, the Always Dream Foundation, which provides reading and educational resources for families in need to empower future generations through early childhood literacy.
Before starting her foundation, Yamaguchi won a gold medal in singles figure skating during the 1992 Albertville Olympics, becoming the first Asian American woman to do so in a Winter Olympics.
The Always Dream collection first launched as a trio of necklaces in September 2024 and now features four additional styles.
These include a pair of huggie earrings, two signet rings, and a bracelet.
It is named after Yamaguchi’s nonprofit, the Always Dream Foundation, which provides reading and educational resources for families in need to empower future generations through early childhood literacy.
Before starting her foundation, Yamaguchi won a gold medal in singles figure skating during the 1992 Albertville Olympics, becoming the first Asian American woman to do so in a Winter Olympics.
The Always Dream collection first launched as a trio of necklaces in September 2024 and now features four additional styles.
These include a pair of huggie earrings, two signet rings, and a bracelet.
The “Always Dream” huggie hoops in 14-karat yellow gold with pavé diamonds and North Star drops ($1,600)
From left to right, the “Always Dream” oval signet ring ($2,370) and the round signet ring ($3,525) both in 14-karat yellow gold with diamonds
The “Always Dream” bracelet in 14-karat yellow gold is half composed of a paperclip chain and half of a fine double-strand chain connected by a diamond-set ring featuring a North Star charm ($1,370)
Yamaguchi and Scott Heller, the founder of Heller Jewelers, worked together to design these pieces that are crafted in 14-karat yellow gold with diamonds and feature the North Star motif seen in the Always Dream logo.
The motif was chosen as it is a symbol of hope and a guiding light.
Heller Jewelers said the new styles give clients new ways to wear and share its message of hope, ambition, and confidence.
“I’m so grateful to partner with Heller Jewelers once again to expand the Always Dream collection. Scott’s designs are beautiful, and they also reflect a commitment Always Dream and Heller share: inspiring our community and making a lasting impact,” said Yamaguchi.
The Always Dream Foundation and Heller Jewelers are both celebrating their 30th anniversaries this year.
The four additions retail from $1,370 to $3,525.
All proceeds from the sale of the Always Dream collection go directly to supporting the foundation’s Always Reading program.
The program gives parents and caring adults across the San Francisco Bay Area and Hawai’i the tools and support to build a love of reading with their children at home.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Kristi and Always Dream with these newly designed creations,” said Heller.
“Giving back to our community, especially for organizations focused on children and education, continues to be a core pillar of our business.”
The four new styles debuted on Oct. 12 and are available, along with the full Always Dream collection, in-store at Heller Jewelers’ City Center Bishop Ranch location in San Ramon, California, and on the jeweler’s website.
Donations can also be made to the Always Dream Foundation without purchasing a piece on its website.
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