Cindy’s TrendTracker: Doing good

TrendsFeb 16, 2016

Cindy’s TrendTracker: Doing good

What could be better than getting some bling? How about jewels that offer a dose of feel-good, allowing the wearer to help others while also getting her dazzle on?

Michelle Graff michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com

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This brass “Just Luv” bracelet was designed by Bauxo for Luv ($53). For this first exclusive collection, Luv is supporting five international children-related charities: UNICEF, Feed the Children, Save the Children, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and War Child. createluv.com

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Graziela Gems’ “Fancy Shelter” ring is made in white rhodium-plated sterling silver with white topaz. One hundred precent of the profits from the sale of the ring go to helping abandoned and abused animals in-need at Tails of Hope, a non-profit animal rescue and adoption organization in Chicago ($80). grazielagems.com

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The Sister Accord jewelry collection, designed by Lisa Robin Jewelry, consists of motivational sterling charms on a pearl bracelet: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Goodness, and Selflessness. A portion of the proceeds goes to support The Sister Accord, which stands to eradicate bullying and violence against girls and women ($99 per bracelet). lisarobinjewelry.com

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Alex Woo teamed up with breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate for this “Tree of Life” necklace, made in sterling silver or 14-karat yellow gold ($110 to $700). All proceeds go to Applegate’s Right Action for Women foundation. alexwoo.com

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Trollbeads’ “Orange You Happy” bangle is made in sterling silver with the “Heart Print” bead, two silver stoppers and the pink and orange armadillo glass bead. Fifteen percent of all online net product sales of this piece support Race to Erase MS ($179). trollbeads.com

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This “Rainbow Freedom” pendant by Efva Attling is made in sterling silver ($235). Thirty percent of all sales go to the Hetrick Martin Institute, which provides services and assistance to LGBT youth. efvaattling.com

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Pyrrha’s “Cherub of Hope” charity talisman necklace is made in sterling silver with a brilliant cut, conflict-free pink tourmaline ($278). A portion of proceeds will be donated directly to Breast Cancer Action, Canada. pyrrha.com

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Konnie Keyworth's autism awareness pendant is made in a 14-karat gold-filled metal with sapphire accents ($400). Fifty percent of proceeds go to Autism Awareness Canada. no72jewelry.com

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Gintare’s hand-carved “Vilkas” (wolf) bracelet is made in sterling silver with a heavy chain (the charm is available in 18-karat gold), and was created to restore/repair a little chapel’s surrounding area and miraculous little spring well, which houses sacred healing waters on Gintare’s farm in the small village of Vilkaviškis, Lithuania ($575). gintarejewelry.com

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Monica Rich Kosann offers three styles of her 18-karat gold Poesy Ring necklace, benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (rose gold “Strength” ring, $1,150); the North Shore Animal League (white gold “Unconditional Love” ring, $1,405); and the Women In Need Foundation (“Hope Love Win” ring, $1,115). At least 50 percent of each purchase goes to the benefiting foundation. monicarichkosann.com

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Another from Efva Attling, the “Take No Shit” pendant is made in 18-karat yellow gold ($1,210). The designer’s Take No Shit collection is sold to support BRIS, a Swedish non-profit organization that works for children's rights in society. efvaattling.com

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Sales of these Barbara Heinrich 18-karat yellow gold “Rice” earrings, with six diamonds, supports the efforts of the non-profit organization Widows of India, which provides for widowed Indian women who are cast out from their families ($1,365). barbaraheinrichstudio.com

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Catherine Angiel’s Dog Paw diamond necklace is made in sterling silver and set with 0.45 carats of black diamonds ($2,600). A percent of profits are donated to the Humane Society. catherineangiel.com

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Zoe Fine Jewelry’s “Sea of Life Ring” is made in 18-karat oxidized white gold with 2.75 carats of champagne diamonds and a 27 mm Tahitian pearl ($12,980). A portion of proceeds go to oceana.org. zoefinejewelry.com

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This “Legacy Brooke Sugarloaf” amethyst bracelet is made in 18-karat rose gold with amethyst and diamonds, co-designed by Brooke Shields and Robert Procop to benefit House of Ruth ($56,000). robertprocop.com

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This Style of Jolie cushion-cut emerald ring is made in 18-karat rose gold and was co-designed by Angelina Jolie and designer Robert Procop to benefit the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict ($690,000). robertprocop.com

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What could be better than getting some bling? How about jewels that offer a dose of feel-good, allowing the wearer to help others while also getting her dazzle on? Charity jewels are a great way to help deserving organizations and get a little something for oneself. And many of these jewels also create awareness for their charities as well.

Here are 16 jewels that all support specific causes and help grow awareness and support. Get on board with those that have a personal connection and help raise money and spirits with beautiful bling.

This brass “Just Luv” bracelet was designed by Bauxo for Luv ($53). For this first exclusive collection, Luv is supporting five international children-related charities: <a href="http://www.unicef.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">UNICEF</span></a>, <a href="http://www.feedthechildren.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Feed the Children</span></a>, <a href="https://www.savethechildren.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Save the Children</span></a>, <a href="http://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/en/home/default.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada</span></a> and <a href="http://www.warchild.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">War Child</span></a>. <a href="http://www.createluv.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">createluv.com</span></a> — This brass “Just Luv” bracelet was designed by Bauxo for Luv ($53). For this first exclusive collection, Luv is supporting five international children-related charities: UNICEF, Feed the Children, Save the Children, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and War Child. createluv.com

Graziela Gems’ “Fancy Shelter” ring is made in white rhodium-plated sterling silver with white topaz. One hundred precent of the profits from the sale of the ring go to helping abandoned and abused animals in-need at <a href="http://www.tailsofhope.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Tails of Hope</span></a>, a non-profit animal rescue and adoption organization in Chicago ($80). <a href="http://www.grazielagems.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">grazielagems.com</span></a> — Graziela Gems’ “Fancy Shelter” ring is made in white rhodium-plated sterling silver with white topaz. One hundred precent of the profits from the sale of the ring go to helping abandoned and abused animals in-need at Tails of Hope, a non-profit animal rescue and adoption organization in Chicago ($80). grazielagems.com

The Sister Accord jewelry collection, designed by Lisa Robin Jewelry, consists of motivational sterling charms on a pearl bracelet: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Goodness, and Selflessness. A portion of the proceeds goes to support <a href="http://www.thesisteraccord.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Sister Accord</span></a>, which stands to eradicate bullying and violence against girls and women ($99 per bracelet). <a href="http://www.lisarobinjewelry.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">lisarobinjewelry.com</span></a> — The Sister Accord jewelry collection, designed by Lisa Robin Jewelry, consists of motivational sterling charms on a pearl bracelet: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Goodness, and Selflessness. A portion of the proceeds goes to support The Sister Accord, which stands to eradicate bullying and violence against girls and women ($99 per bracelet). lisarobinjewelry.com

Alex Woo teamed up with breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate for this “Tree of Life” necklace, made in sterling silver or 14-karat yellow gold ($110 to $700). All proceeds go to <a href="http://rightactionforwomen.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Applegate’s Right Action for Women</span></a> foundation. <a href="http://www.alexwoo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">alexwoo.com</span></a> — Alex Woo teamed up with breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate for this “Tree of Life” necklace, made in sterling silver or 14-karat yellow gold ($110 to $700). All proceeds go to Applegate’s Right Action for Women foundation. alexwoo.com

Trollbeads’ “Orange You Happy” bangle is made in sterling silver with the “Heart Print” bead, two silver stoppers and the pink and orange armadillo glass bead. Fifteen percent of all online net product sales of this piece support <a href="http://www.erasems.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Race to Erase MS</span></a> ($179). <a href="http://www.trollbeads.com/united-states/en-us" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">trollbeads.com</span></a> — Trollbeads’ “Orange You Happy” bangle is made in sterling silver with the “Heart Print” bead, two silver stoppers and the pink and orange armadillo glass bead. Fifteen percent of all online net product sales of this piece support Race to Erase MS ($179). trollbeads.com

This “Rainbow Freedom” pendant by Efva Attling is made in sterling silver ($235). Thirty percent of all sales go to the <a href="http://www.hmi.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Hetrick Martin Institute</span></a>, which provides services and assistance to LGBT youth. <a href="http://www.efvaattling.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">efvaattling.com</span></a> — This “Rainbow Freedom” pendant by Efva Attling is made in sterling silver ($235). Thirty percent of all sales go to the Hetrick Martin Institute, which provides services and assistance to LGBT youth. efvaattling.com

Pyrrha’s “Cherub of Hope” charity talisman necklace is made in sterling silver with a brilliant cut, conflict-free pink tourmaline ($278). A portion of proceeds will be donated directly to Breast Cancer Action, Canada.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><a href="http://pyrrha.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">pyrrha.com</span></a> — Pyrrha’s “Cherub of Hope” charity talisman necklace is made in sterling silver with a brilliant cut, conflict-free pink tourmaline ($278). A portion of proceeds will be donated directly to Breast Cancer Action, Canada. pyrrha.com

Gintare’s hand-carved “Vilkas” (wolf) bracelet is made in sterling silver with a heavy chain (the charm is available in 18-karat gold), and was created to restore/repair a little chapel’s surrounding area and miraculous little spring well, which houses sacred healing waters on Gintare’s farm in the small village of Vilkaviškis, Lithuania ($575). <a href="http://www.gintarejewelry.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">gintarejewelry.com</span></a> — Gintare’s hand-carved “Vilkas” (wolf) bracelet is made in sterling silver with a heavy chain (the charm is available in 18-karat gold), and was created to restore/repair a little chapel’s surrounding area and miraculous little spring well, which houses sacred healing waters on Gintare’s farm in the small village of Vilkaviškis, Lithuania ($575). gintarejewelry.com

Monica Rich Kosann offers three styles of her 18-karat gold Poesy Ring necklace, benefitting the <a href="http://www.bcrfcure.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Breast Cancer Research Foundation</span></a> (rose gold “Strength” ring, $1,150); the <a href="http://www.animalleague.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">North Shore Animal League</span></a> (white gold “Unconditional Love” ring, $1,405); and the <a href="http://www.winnyc.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Women In Need Foundation</span></a> (“Hope Love Win” ring, $1,115). At least 50 percent of each purchase goes to the benefiting foundation. <a href="http://www.monicarichkosann.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">monicarichkosann.com</span></a><br /> — Monica Rich Kosann offers three styles of her 18-karat gold Poesy Ring necklace, benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (rose gold “Strength” ring, $1,150); the North Shore Animal League (white gold “Unconditional Love” ring, $1,405); and the Women In Need Foundation (“Hope Love Win” ring, $1,115). At least 50 percent of each purchase goes to the benefiting foundation. monicarichkosann.com

Another from Efva Attling, the “Take No Shit” pendant is made in 18-karat yellow gold ($1,210). The designer’s Take No Shit collection is sold to support <a href="https://www.bris.se/?pageID=61" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">BRIS</span></a>, a Swedish non-profit organization that works for children — Another from Efva Attling, the “Take No Shit” pendant is made in 18-karat yellow gold ($1,210). The designer’s Take No Shit collection is sold to support BRIS, a Swedish non-profit organization that works for children

Sales of these Barbara Heinrich 18-karat yellow gold “Rice” earrings, with six diamonds, supports the efforts of the non-profit organization Widows of India, which provides for widowed Indian women who are cast out from their families ($1,365). <a href="http://www.barbaraheinrichstudio.com/barbara.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">barbaraheinrichstudio.com</span></a> — Sales of these Barbara Heinrich 18-karat yellow gold “Rice” earrings, with six diamonds, supports the efforts of the non-profit organization Widows of India, which provides for widowed Indian women who are cast out from their families ($1,365). barbaraheinrichstudio.com

Catherine Angiel’s Dog Paw diamond necklace is made in sterling silver and set with 0.45 carats of black diamonds ($2,600). A percent of profits are donated to the <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Humane Society</span></a>. <a href="http://catherineangiel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">catherineangiel.com</span></a> — Catherine Angiel’s Dog Paw diamond necklace is made in sterling silver and set with 0.45 carats of black diamonds ($2,600). A percent of profits are donated to the Humane Society. catherineangiel.com

Zoe Fine Jewelry’s “Sea of Life Ring” is made in 18-karat oxidized white gold with 2.75 carats of champagne diamonds and a 27 mm Tahitian pearl ($12,980). A portion of proceeds go to <a href="http://oceana.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">oceana.org</span></a>. <a href="http://www.zoefinejewelry.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">zoefinejewelry.com</span></a> — Zoe Fine Jewelry’s “Sea of Life Ring” is made in 18-karat oxidized white gold with 2.75 carats of champagne diamonds and a 27 mm Tahitian pearl ($12,980). A portion of proceeds go to oceana.org. zoefinejewelry.com

This “Legacy Brooke Sugarloaf” amethyst bracelet is made in 18-karat rose gold with amethyst and diamonds, co-designed by Brooke Shields and Robert Procop to benefit <a href="http://www.hruth.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">House of Ruth</span></a> ($56,000). <a href="http://www.robertprocop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">robertprocop.com</span></a> — This “Legacy Brooke Sugarloaf” amethyst bracelet is made in 18-karat rose gold with amethyst and diamonds, co-designed by Brooke Shields and Robert Procop to benefit House of Ruth ($56,000). robertprocop.com

This Style of Jolie cushion-cut emerald ring is made in 18-karat rose gold and was co-designed by Angelina Jolie and designer Robert Procop to benefit the <a href="http://education-partnership.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Education Partnership for Children of Conflict</span></a> ($690,000). <a href="http://www.robertprocop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">robertprocop.com</span></a> — This Style of Jolie cushion-cut emerald ring is made in 18-karat rose gold and was co-designed by Angelina Jolie and designer Robert Procop to benefit the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict ($690,000). robertprocop.com

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