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Amanda’s Style File: Gifts That Give Back
In the spirit of the season, here are eight pieces of jewelry you can give that also will help you give back.
While giving and receiving a gift of jewelry is always special, there are a lot of jewelry designers who are making it more so by donating proceeds from the sale of select pieces to charities and those in need.
For some consumers, the donation will be a driving force for the purchase, while for others it will be sweet icing on the cake.
Jewelers of America recently conducted a media tour to promote jewelry for the holidays and “Gifts that Give Back” was one of the gift ideas to bring an added layer of sentiment to holiday purchases.
Here are a few Style File selections to explore.
Alex Woo sterling silver “Little Activist Baby” pendant ($158)
Charitable Donation: Twenty percent of proceeds from the sales of this design to benefit the March of Dimes, an organization that works to end premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.
Charitable Donation: Twenty percent of proceeds from the sales of this design to benefit the March of Dimes, an organization that works to end premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.
Carelle’s small Brooke Leaf blue topaz pendant in 18-karat yellow gold with blue topaz ($1,485)
Charitable Donation: A percentage of proceeds go to the WJA-Carelle Grant in Honor of Brooke Tivol McGrath. Through the grant, Carelle assists promising women in the jewelry industry by helping them achieve their own aspirations.
Charitable Donation: A percentage of proceeds go to the WJA-Carelle Grant in Honor of Brooke Tivol McGrath. Through the grant, Carelle assists promising women in the jewelry industry by helping them achieve their own aspirations.
Diamond Empowerment Fund Diamonds Do Good bracelet with green chrysoprase and diamond accent on an adjustable stitched cord strap ($125).
Charitable Donation: The donation from the purchase of this piece helps support the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s mission of supporting education initiatives in diamond communities around the world.
Charitable Donation: The donation from the purchase of this piece helps support the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s mission of supporting education initiatives in diamond communities around the world.
A Diamonds Unleashed by Kara Ross diamond-accented “Lock” vermeil pendant ($190)
Charitable Donation: One hundred percent of the net profits from Diamonds Unleashed by Kara Ross are donated to partner organizations and programs that support the arc of education to employment for girls and women around the world. Partner Organizations include She’s the First, Girls Who Code and Girl Up.
Charitable Donation: One hundred percent of the net profits from Diamonds Unleashed by Kara Ross are donated to partner organizations and programs that support the arc of education to employment for girls and women around the world. Partner Organizations include She’s the First, Girls Who Code and Girl Up.
Gumuchian Mini B Collection necklace in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($1,300)
Charitable Donation: Partial proceeds of the sale of this piece go to City Growers, a New York City-based group that connects urban communities with agriculture, food and environment through farm education and advocacy in order to foster a culture of health and sustainability.
Charitable Donation: Partial proceeds of the sale of this piece go to City Growers, a New York City-based group that connects urban communities with agriculture, food and environment through farm education and advocacy in order to foster a culture of health and sustainability.
John Hardy’s hinged bangle in brushed silver from the “Bamboo” collection ($695)
Charitable Donation: With each purchase from the collection, John Hardy plants bamboo seedlings on the company’s artisan compound in Bali.
Charitable Donation: With each purchase from the collection, John Hardy plants bamboo seedlings on the company’s artisan compound in Bali.
Pyrrha “Inspiration with Diamond” talisman in handcrafted reclaimed sterling silver with a diamond ($348)
Charitable Donation: Until Dec. 31, $100 from the sale of this necklace will be donated directly to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, an organization that provides pediatric palliative care for children living with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Charitable Donation: Until Dec. 31, $100 from the sale of this necklace will be donated directly to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, an organization that provides pediatric palliative care for children living with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Sandy Leong’s Rain Umbrella earrings in 18-karat recycled yellow gold with brown diamonds ($4,000)
Charitable Donation: A percentage of proceeds of each sale is donated to the Voss Foundation and its ongoing efforts to provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene as a means to enable community-driven development in Saharan Africa.
Charitable Donation: A percentage of proceeds of each sale is donated to the Voss Foundation and its ongoing efforts to provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene as a means to enable community-driven development in Saharan Africa.
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