Jewelry is often a statement to the world about your personal style, your aesthetic, sometimes your standing in society. The jewelry I wear daily tells the story of where I’ve been, the people I love most and the life I’ve lived. Each piece is a memory and reminds me daily of the ones I hold nearest and dearest to my heart.

When I discovered AU Rate recently, I was immediately drawn to it because of it’s beautiful simplicity, it’s craftsmanship but then, more importantly, it’s giving. With every purchase they donate a book to a child in need. I loved the beautiful little insert in the package telling me exactly the book given to the child in need, Runner by Carl Deuker.

Buying something for yourself always sparks that bit of joy. When it does good, it makes the purchase that much more sparkly.