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Breast cancer awareness
As one of the leading forms of cancer worldwide, it's likely that a number of your customers have been touched by breast cancer in their own families or know someone whose life has been altered by the disease. The sheer...
As one of the leading forms of cancer worldwide, it's likely that a number of your customers have been touched by breast cancer in their own families or know someone whose life has been altered by the disease.
The sheer variety of jewelry designs available on the market is one testament to how much demand there is from customers wanting to do their part. Here are some designs that you and they can purchase to help out.
1. Mikimoto (Left)
Pendant necklace from the "Everything is Possible with Hope" collection; suggested retail price is $950, and 50 percent of proceeds go to the Young Survival Coalition. YoungSurvivial.org/Mikimoto
2. Diamonds For A Cure (Center)
"DFAC Diamond Logo" men's ring in 14-karat rose gold with 0.30 carats of diamonds from the "Lucky 7" collection; suggested retail price is $1,999 and a portion of proceeds benefit Stand Up To Cancer. DiamondsForACure.org
3. Dogeared (Right)
Sterling silver charm on pink silk thread; suggested retail price is $26, and a portion of proceeds benefit cancer research organizations. Dogeared.com
4. Ija Designs (Left)
Curved clasp bangle in silver; suggested retail price is $56, and 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Sara Fisher project. IjaDesigns.com
5. Joy O Designs (Center)
Rose gold-fill earrings; 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to Susan G Komen for the Cure. JoyODesigns.com
6. Kim Gilby (Right)
"Tiny Heart" necklace with pink Swarovski crystal; suggested retail price is $55, and 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research. KimGilby.com
7. Jessica Hicks (Left)
Silver and mother-of-pearl necklace with pink amethyst; suggested retail price is $110, and 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research efforts. JessicaHicks.com
8. Jill Alberts (Center)
Sterling silver hoop earrings with champagne citrine; suggested retail price is $80, and 10 percent of total sales for this and selected earrings will benefit the Lynn Sage Foundation. JillAlberts.com
9. Lana Jewelry (Right)
Large "Upside Down Hoops" in rose gold with diamonds; suggested retail price is $345, and 50 percent of proceeds benefit The Noreen Fraser Foundation. NoreenFraserFoundation.org
10. Jane Basch
"Tribute Collection" pendant necklace in 14-karat gold with diamond bezel; suggested retail price is $1,300 and 5 percent of the proceeds of each sale will go toward Susan G Komen for the Cure. JaneBasch.com
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