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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?
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
PHOTO 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
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: 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 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 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 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 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 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. pyrrha.com
Konnie Keyworth
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 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 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). 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 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 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 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 Education Partnership for Children of Conflict ($690,000). robertprocop.com
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