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![The new bracelet design from Diamonds Do Good. The organization recently announced its slate of board members for 2023. 2023_Diamonds Do Good bracelet.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/85c0a06a4a70baa240527fc80156db5d.jpg)
Stephanie Gottlieb, Jewelers Mutual’s Mike Alexander, and Craig Rottenberg of Long’s Jewelers are among the new board members.
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Jewelers for Children will recognize the Gabriel brothers and Watches of Switzerland’s Brian Duffy at its annual event.
![For those looking to continue their New Year’s fitness streaks into February, Jewelers for Children is holding its virtual fitness fundraiser, GetFit4Kids. 20230104_JFC.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/5477b41e4c42b47ab54ed6fedb66eb10.jpg)
GetFit4Kids allows participants to join in no matter where they live.
![Pictured at center is Lisa Bridge, president and CEO of Ben Bridge, with Ben Bridge Jeweler 110th Anniversary Grant recipients. 20221222_BenBridge.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/8acde60a1322340ed201140c5068e759.jpg)
The organization awarded grants to 11 programs in Washington State and California.
![Cady Carlson Dill of Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Cady Carlson Designs had the winning design in this year’s MJSA Challenge, a competition produced in conjunction with Columbia Gem House and benefitting nonprofit organization Nest. 20221215_MJSA-ColumbiaGemHouse.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f73542a43c305177980293529efe32f1.jpg)
Finalist designs featured gemstones from Columbia Gem House and were auctioned off for charity.
![Alex and Ani founder Carolyn Rafaelian’s new brand, Metal Alchemist, is raising funds to support historic sites in Armenia with the help of fellow Armenian-American celebrities Cher and physician and entrepreneur Eric Esrailian. 20221208_1-Metal Alchemist.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/ecf77e195ff3c430bbe441cd30fbc9c9.jpg)
Brand founder Carolyn Rafaelian and fellow Armenian-American celebrities are raising funds to preserve the country’s historical sites.
![From now until Dec. 24, Nomad’s will sell one gem per day on its Instagram account to raise money for United24, the primary venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. 20221201_Nomads.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/94356b0c88234cbed4e4773c07fc25bd.jpg)
In the spirit of an advent calendar, “Gems to Help Ukraine” will sell a stone a day through Dec. 24 on the Nomad’s Instagram account.
![Pomellato has created two videos in honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 20221128_Pomellato.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/78a07ab535d331346126f978c05b1eda.jpg)
Starring CEO Sabina Belli and other celebrities, the videos emphasize the importance of supporting women who have experienced abuse.
![The “Daphne Pendant” from brand Zolotas. It’s crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and features lapis lazuli and diamonds. The pendant hangs from a satin cord. Valued at $2,165, its opening bid at the Hellenic Initiative’s silent auction is $1,100. 20221122_HellenicInitiative-header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/447a6c592f503230f21c0a87496cf6a5.jpg)
Several Greek jewelry designers have donated pieces to the annual Hellenic Initiative silent auction.
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Jewelers of America and Diamond Council of America have organized the fundraiser and extended the deadline for relief requests and contributions to Nov. 11.
![Senior Editor, Gemstones, Brecken Branstrator shares takeaways from her second trip to Tanzania and Kenya. (Photo credit: Rachel Merisheki) 20221102_Africa-header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/80071bb2e8b9c7469768f84057695948.jpg)
Senior Editor, Gemstones, Brecken Branstrator shares takeaways from her second trip to Tanzania and Kenya.
![Pictured are an array of charms from Muse’s “Have a Heart” charitable initiative. The newest charms will benefit Every Mother Counts. 20221028_HAH.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/964dacd25e800d607a8cf2b23bdcc8d4.jpg)
It’s the latest installment of the showroom’s “Have a Heart” charitable initiative.
![Models Flaviana Matata, left, and Nicola Breytenbach star in the campaign for the new Diamonds Do Good bracelet. Proceeds from sales of the black onyx and black diamond piece benefit the Flaviana Matata Foundation, which aims to empower girls in Matata’s home country, Tanzania. 20221027_DDG new bracelet header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/d28bc32d414bff91a30be17a14a0e4fa.jpg)
Proceeds from sales of the onyx and diamond bracelet will benefit education and entrepreneurship training for girls in Tanzania.
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The challenge invited designers and brands to create 100 collections of silver, gold or gold-plated jewelry crafted with Fairmined metals.
![This pendant from Sandrine Valentine of Sandrine B. Jewelry is one of the pieces up for bidding in Columbia Gem House’s fundraising auction with nonprofit Nest to support emerging BIPOC jewelry makers. 20221024_Jewelers-United-header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/4dd3425e743f934271418d29d92627f1.jpg)
It features the jewels submitted to MJSA’s Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge.
![The 2022 Pure Earth Pure Gold collection was photographed on actor and musician Ruby Rivera Modine. The rings here are (from left to right): Susan Crow, Andrea Jose Castro, Wwake, and Freebird; earrings are Bario Neal (hoops) and Andrea Jose Castro (stud); and the necklace is from Wend Jewelry. (Photo credit: The Commercial Art Lab for Pure Earth) 20221012_Pure-Earth-header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/05b1a9d52b03123ed50696ed6c589a5f.jpg)
More than 30 designers donated pieces to raise funds for the nonprofit’s work against mercury pollution.
![There are three different designs to choose from for Jewelers for Children’s 2022 “Hope for the Holidays” program, all produced from the designs of children representing Make-A-Wish America. There is a card featuring three mice in nest with the message, “Happy Winter,” pictured here. 20220928_JFC mice card.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/e7502edcc72756527f725b34d93a54ff.jpg)
There are three designs to choose from this year, all featuring animals drawn by kids who have had wishes granted through Make-A-Wish.
![These spinel, diamond, and 18-karat gold earrings are up for auction right now in an event to celebrate Gem Legacy’s 4th anniversary and raise money for an initiative. 20220923_GemLegacy-auction.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/5e8a060cfec772489ec39ac55d182888.jpg)
One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s silicosis prevention initiative.
![Applications for the 2023 JCK Industry Fund are open from now until Nov. 18. 20220922_JCK Industry Fund.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/54dfdcb816489bc91691dfcaf9e334b6.jpg)
Organizations with a project or initiative aimed at bettering the jewelry industry are encouraged to apply.
![The newest pendant in Harwell Godfrey’s “Charity Hearts” collection is this 18-karat gold and De Beers Code of Origin diamond pendant benefiting gun violence prevention organization Everytown for Gun Safety. 20220914_HarwellGodfrey1.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/eeaa934a523a16080ad7a6f0c7459b64.jpg)
It’s the sixth pendant in a series that donates 100 percent of proceeds to philanthropic organizations.
![The Gems Keep Giving Fund from the International Colored Gemstone Association targeted the Kamtonga community in Kenya for its first project, bringing piped water to a local school for teachers and students to use. 20220913_ICA-Gems-Keep-Giving.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/2aaa187c84f8eed2c67a7f0b409253af.jpg)
The Kamtonga Primary School Potable Water Project will expand to the larger community in its second phase.
![From left to right are the 2022 MJSA Education Foundation scholarship recipients: Amor, Lana Ogilvie, and Sara Lundquist. 20220831_MJSA.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/efe747e473e4b519761db37907e57eab.jpg)
The three recipients are students in jewelry design helming emerging brands.
![Family-owned jewelry store chain Shane Co. is teaming up with the Kids in Need Foundation to donate 6,000 backpacks to students in underserved schools. 20220824_Shane Co Backpack Donation.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/1c78a1fc1d522b8740656e54d37ee0c0.jpg)
Volunteers will fill them with back-to-school essentials for students in under-resourced schools.
![On Monday, Aug. 15, the “Rashtra ki Roshni” event in Surat, India celebrated diamond company SRK’s pledge to install solar panels on 750 homes across India. 20220817_SRK.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/15180c96c9d28317f30e2db55d7d530a.jpg)
The charitable mission is in honor of India’s 75 years of independence.