Thanks from Gem Gossip & Billy!

Billy is smiling because here at Gem Gossip we’ve helped a lot of unfortunate animals due to your help from purchasing charity bracelets!  We got some great colors in–like Cobalt Blue and a pretty Emerald Green.  Make sure to order yours today and donate toward Rutherford County PAWS.  I have on a Red wrap Charity Bracelet and a Pink single cord Charity Bracelet.  They are fun to stack!

Giveaway: Brazilets Wish Bracelet

We are giving away a Brazilet Wish Bracelet this week in honor of giving back, and helping to protect the Amazon in Brazil! Sales of Brazilets help preserve the Amazon and have been on the rise in popularity. Although these bracelets have been around for 200 years in Brazil, they have only recently been a hit here in the United States. Celebrities like Lauren Conrad and magazines like US Weekly & Star have promoted these bracelets.

Brazilets are worn fashionably throughout Latin America yet retain spiritual significance as they help grant wishes to all who wear them. Brazilets are worn by wrapping the wrist and tying three knots for three wishes; when the material wears down and the Brazilets fall off naturally, it is believed that the three wishes will come true.

In order to qualify to win, leave a comment which includes your email address and answer this question: What is your most coveted piece of jewelry you own? You can double your chances by doing the same on Twitter! Good luck, winner will be announced in a week!

Give Back to Malawi, Africa [no adopting babies required]

Lori Leavitt’s Panthera Collection was created to benefit African children and young adults of Malawi.  Leavitt has expressed her enthusiasm by saying, “As a designer, it’s rare to find an opportunity to be able to express my passion and raise awareness to better the lives of children”  Her collection has been beautifully shown off by Camilla Belle in recent ads, as seen above.

 

Each piece from Leavitt’s Panthera Collection can be worn to reflect your support for Malawi, Africa. The Panthera Collection, inspired by a vintage lion cufflink from the 1860’s, has been designed into necklaces, bracelets, rings, cufflinks and key chains. The collection is created with a 14k gold lion in each piece. The lion was chosen as a representative of the children of Malawi. It is symbolic of the courage the children in Malawi must endure on a day-to-day basis when faced with endless issues of poverty and illness.

100% of the profits from the Panthera Collection will benefit the H.E.L.P. Price:$1158 for above ring.

Learn more about the Panthera Collection at

http://lorileavitt.com/pages/frontpage

www.helpmalawichildren.org

A Few of my Favorite Charity Bracelets

I think it all started with the Livestrong charity bracelet? Maybe not…I’m no charity-bracelet-history-buff, but that is my best guess. I actually still have mine. During the time that I purchased one, they were sort of “in demand.” Some were even being auctioned off on eBay for around $50!!

I love these beaded bracelets that benefit the imbalances of women’s opportunities because of financial and/or cultural reasons. The bracelets are handmade by the Maasai Tribe Women of Kenya. Referred to as the “Brightness of Life” not because of the vivid colors you have to choose from, but because of the brightness that lives in the hearts of the women it supports. Each is only $25, with 20% going to the charity. These can be found at Cathy B Jewelry.

Another charity bracelet that can be picked up at Cathy B Jewelry website is this little red, sequined tie bracelet. Rightfully called the Children of Jaipur bracelet since a portion of the proceeds goes toward Education in Jaipur, India. This one is $35.

The Diamond Empowerment Fund has a mission to develop and empower the regions of Africa where diamond mining is an important aspect of the community’s resources. Each bracelet features a rough diamond that is caged inside a diamond shaped charm. Proceeds from this malachite bead stretch bracelet go toward this fund. The cost is $125 at Simmons Jewelry.

Of course, we can’t forget the Gem Gossip Charity bracelet. As you can see here, these are the two styles you can choose–the wrap style or single cord style. The bracelet now comes in a variety of colors, not just red! Check out the 4-step chart for ordering, and look for a favorite color. If you don’t see a color that you want, send me a special request! I’ve already had a few…Maya from Oklahoma just received a light peach and a dark peach bracelet!