Fashion, Evolved

The earthquake that shook Haiti happened weeks ago, but the needs of the Haitians are greater now than ever.  Doctors, supplies, and provisions must continue to be sent to assist families that are still suffering from the effects of losing everything–including loved ones.

To answer the call, the independently owned jewelry company Love Heals has created four special pieces of which they will donate 100% of the profits to Doctors Without Borders.  If you’ve never heard of Love Heals, check out their website and touching story:

Love Heals is the mother, son and daughter team of Adriana, Gunnar and Elisa. We handcraft all our jewelry inside a 30-foot geodesic dome nestled in the golden hills of our family’s organic farm in Ojai, California. Many adventures and much hard work have brought us here. Adriana fled a dangerous military dictatorship in Argentina as a young woman, escaping to London, where she began supporting herself as a jewelry artist, selling her work in Portobello Rd. Adriana’s roaming, gypsy spirit took her all over Europe, eventually settling in Ibiza, Spain, where she gave birth to her son Gunnar in a 400 year-old farm house with no electricity or running water. In 1979, the family relocated to Santa Barbara, California, where she launched her American career. Little Elisa was born right here in Ojai. In recent years Gunnar and Elisa have joined their mother to help nurture the creative and spiritual endeavor that is the unique vision of Love Heals.

The four pieces they are selling to benefit Haiti are exquisite.  Don’t just shop for jewelry–do good at the same time.

Haiti:  Heart

A beautiful 16” necklace of braided champagne pearls hung with amber cubic zirconia drops and sterling silver reproductions of antique charms. This ornate, rose-filled heart was found in the Paris flea market of Porte aux Venues; it’s inscribed with the French proverb, “I want to spend my Heaven doing good on Earth.” $276

Haiti: Restore

16″ NECKLACE: Devotional Beauty. Vermeil charms of Buddha and Ganesh adorn this 16” handbraided strand of gold-filled beads. The Buddha reminds us to be thoughtful and aware of others in need, and Ganesh encourages one to remove obstacles for regrowth; there also is a single, startlingly deep Peacock Pearl representing charity, honesty, and wisdom. $264

Haiti:  Service

Dordogne: 18″ NECKLACE: braided small white pearls with silver charms and clasp. $367

Haiti : Strength

Wrap, Smokey Quartz : 42” BRACELET : braided smokey quartz gems with silver charm $235