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 DESCRIPTION: Our Nepalese Soul Sister tradition continues in a new way with the Soul Sister Rings. What began with the Soul Sister Necklaces — a gift reminding the maker that she, too, was seen and cherished. Today, that tradition continues in a new way with the Soul Sister Ring. Symbolizing connection across distance, your purchase includes a meaningful investments in our Nepali Sisters. When you purchase a Soul Sister Ring, you’re also giving your artisan “sister” the opportunity to refine her newly learned silversmith skills. Your purchase covers the cost for her to make a practice ring (which she’ll keep as a symbol of her growth) — and you’ll receive the next beautiful ring she creates. THE STORY: A successful fundraiser (Together, We Thrive) allowed us to respond to the prayer request "Our greatest need is to learn and grow our jewelry making skills".  Thanks to your support, our friend Becki traveled to Nepal, where she spent two weeks working with our partners to teach women the art of silversmithing—creating jewelry with inset stones. The women worked hard and learned quickly, but as we all know, the only way to become an expert is to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Unfortunately, with very small margins and tight budgets, this kind of practice is often cost-prohibitive. That’s where you come in! We’d like to invite you to give your Nepalese Soul Sister the chance to learn and refine her skills. When you purchase a Soul Sister Ring, your purchase will cover the cost for her to make one practice ring (which she will be gifted after completion), and you will receive the next ring! PRODUCT DETAILS: Material: Sterling silver plate (around stone 28/bottom of stone 24) Band: Sterling silver wire (16 gauge) Turquoise (not real) Measurement: Stone: 0.4" x 0.6" (1 x 1.5 cm) Time: 90 minutes to make IMPACT: Made by artisans with Himalayan Freedom Co. in Nepal who employ women who are marginalized and escaping exploitative situations. They provide a work environment that is family-oriented and empowers women to pursue freedom. THROUGH IT ALL: The Soul Sister Rings are part of our Through it All Collection. A collection honoring the life of dear friend and board member, Calli Aust, 10% of the sales will go to sponsor an adult literacy class in Rwanda in her honor. Calli helped design this necklace while she was still here. Handmade with love in Nepal ♥ Your purchase Fights Human Trafficking!

DESCRIPTION: The other hoops you've been dreaming - perfect for EVERYDAY and EVERY WHERE! Simple, sleek, stylish. These hoops are part of our Through it All collection. A collection honoring the life of dear friend and board member, Calli Aust, 10% of the sales will go to sponsor an adult literacy class in Rwanda in her honor. Calli helped design these earrings while she was still here. PRODUCT DETAILS:  Measurment: 0.25" inch hoop Available in Brass and Gold-Plated material IMPACT: Handmade with love in Nepal ♥ The Little Sister Earrings are made by artisans with Himalayan Freedom Co. who employs women who are marginalized and escaping exploitative situations. They provide a work environment that is family-oriented and empowers women to pursue freedom.   Your Purchase Empowers Women! 

DESCRIPTION: The other hoops you've been dreaming of - perfect for EVERYDAY and EVERY WHERE! Simple, sleek, stylish. These hoops are part of our Through it All collection. A collection honoring the life of dear friend and board member, Calli Aust, 10% of the sales will go to sponsor an adult literacy class in Rwanda in her honor. Calli helped design these earrings while she was still here. PRODUCT DETAILS: Material: 24K Gold-Plated Measurment: These are 0.5" hoop IMPACT: Handmade with love in Nepal ♥ The Middle Sister Earrings are made by artisans with Himalayan Freedom Co. who employs women who are marginalized and escaping exploitative situations. They provide a work environment that is family-oriented and empowers women to pursue freedom.   Your Purchase Empowers Women! 

DESCRIPTION: With this beloved blend, we are honoring women coffee farmers who are active in their cooperatives as well as women across faith-based denominations in the U.S. who advocate for social justice in their communities. PRODUCT DETAILS: 1 lb bag of drip grind Ingredients: 100% Organic Arabica Coffee IMPACT: Made and grown with love by small farmers ♥ Equal Exchange’s mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic and sustainable world. Your purchase Creates Economic Opportunities!

DESCRIPTION: Wear this elegant pair of Free Spirit Earrings for special events! These earrings are truly unique and will add a sparkle to your outfit. PRODUCT DETAILS:  Material: 925 sterling silver hooks + Glass Beads Measurements: 5” L IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ Our Free Spirit Earrings are made by artisans with Friendship Bridge - an organization that uses fair wages and micro loans to work with and empower Guatemalan women to help them build a better life. As Mirian grows her business she has started using 925 silver hooks for all of her designs. The 925 silver hooks were handmade by a silversmith in Antigua Guatemala. Handmade by Mirian in San Jorge La Laguna, Sololá. Mirian has contributed not only lovely pompom earrings, but also the ball ornament cover, corte christmas tree ornament, necklaces, and a bookmark to our collection. Many ladies in Mirian's town are skilled bead artisans, and Mirian is no exception. Her persistence to create unique new products makes her a key participant of our Artisan Program. She has nine employees. Your purchase Empowers Women!