Shopping for a Cause

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelry Information Center, showcases fine jewelry and watches that raise awareness for this worthy cause. Fine jewelry and watches are a wonderful way to honor those touched by breast cancer. Wearing special pieces like those shown will not only raise awareness of breast cancer but the purchase of the product will also help raise money for commendable charities who are dedicated to finding a cure. Now that is a beautiful thing! The jewelry and watches shown include:

	Alex Woo - www.alexwoo.com Pink ribbon ring in rose gold vermeil Net proceeds from the sale go directly to the American Cancer Society.
	Best Friends Diamonds and Gems - www.bestfriendsdiamonds.com Diamond watch with pink leather band $1,000 of the sale of each watch will go directly to breast cancer foundations
	Butterfly of Life by Kirchner Corporation - www.butterflyoflife.com 14-karat gold butterfly pendants with pink sapphires and diamonds A portion of the proceeds from each butterfly sold is donated for cancer research
	Carelle - www.carelle.com or available at C.D. Peacock in Oakbrook Pink sapphire and diamond ribbon pin 10% of the sales go to a selected breast cancer charity
	Dogeared - www.dogeared.com Make a wish to stomp out breast cancer sterling silver pendant on tread necklace 100% of the net profits go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
	Laura Gibson for Bailey Banks and Biddle - www.baileybanksandbiddle.com Silver bracelet with freshwater pearl, rose quartz, crystal and pink tourmaline $25 from the purchase of each bracelet will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
	Mikimoto - www.mikimoto.com Akoya cultured pearl necklace with pink sapphires 20% of proceeds to the Young Survival Coalition
	Nicole Kidd - www.nicolekidd.com Sterling silver "3-Ring Circus or Balance" necklace with rose quartz and rubies $15 of each piece sold will go directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
	Rado - www.swatchgroup.com Sintra Jubile Pink ceramic watch with white gold and diamonds 10% of the retail sales go to Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
	Rembrandt Charms - www.rembrandtcharms.com Breast Cancer Awareness charm bracelets in sterling silver 10% of the net sales will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
	Shama - www.shamadesignerscollection.com Sterling silver breast cancer ribbon pin with pink tourmaline 5% of the sales go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure

For more information on the products showcased on ABC 7 or for more information on fine jewelry, visit www.jic.org or email Amanda@jic.org.