This holiday season, artist Yvonne Yao, founder of YVIE, has chosen to create unique designs for “Gift to Empower”, 24 days of unique one-of-a-kind daily designs for a cause. From December 1 – 24, 50 percent of all proceeds from Gift To Empower will be donated to Humanity Unified International, a charitable organization dedicated to lifting vulnerable populations out of poverty through education, food security programs and economic opportunities. The proceeds will be invested into a women’s farming cooperative project in Rwanda that will provide health, rights and business education along with all the tools, training and inputs necessary for 100 smallholder farmers to rise above poverty.
DAY 6 –Giraffe? Giraffe!!
Yao’s inspiration for this piece…
Have you ever heard of the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya? YES, you heard correctly. There is actually a beautiful manor in Kenya where you can sleep, play, and enjoy the constant company of its native Giraffe residents—including whilst having breakfast with a side of Giraffe kisses! This necklace celebrates one of my favorite creatures as the fossilized coral reminds me of the patterns on their bodies. Crafted in sterling silver with accents of jasper, wood, and ceramic beads on a rainbow colored hand braided cord.
Necklace length: approx. 39”
Earrings length: 2 5/8”
Metals: sterling silver
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