Chipkos Announces A Pendant To Help Save the Planet

Fashionable and eco-friendly, the Tree of Life pendant by Chipkos lets anyone help save our planet by planting 1 tree with each purchase.

Chipkos introduces the Tree of Life pendant, an iconic jewelry piece for both men and women. In celebration of our planet, the design of this pendant takes inspiration from the lungs of our earth -- trees. For each Chipkos Tree of Life Pendant sold, Chipkos will plant 1 tree. More information available at http://www.chipkos.com

The Tree of Life pendant is currently available on the Chipkos web site for $36, however, the company is offering the pendants for $20 as part of the company'scrowd funding campaign for their soon-to-be-launched “curation for a cause” shopping site on IndieGoGo (11 days remaining).

By wearing this piece of jewelry both men and women can show their support of nature in the most fashionable of ways.

To accommodate the dainty to the more aggressive, the Tree of Life pendant comes in two styles. The “refined” version features a smaller sterling silver plated pendant with a chain, whereas the “raw” version features a larger pewter pendant with a black neck rope. Product photography, features, and video available on the Tree of Life product page.

“This piece represents the art and harmony of our earth’s connection to nature,” according to the piece’s highly acclaimed designer, Benjamin Berkowitz. “By wearing this piece of jewelry both men and women can show their support of nature in the most fashionable of ways.”

For those looking for free schwag, Chipkos is also offering a Free Daily Pendant Giveaway where a daily winner gets a free pendant just for helping spread the word through Twitter and Facebook.

Chipkos’ tree planting program is made possible with the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the country, American Forests. Since 1990, American Forests’ Global ReLeaf program has planted more than 40 million trees to restore forest ecosystems in every state across the U.S. and more than 38 countries around the world.

About Chipkos
Chipkos is a lifestyle-oriented shopping site company that specializes in socially conscious products. Chipkos and its 'Stand for the Planet' environmental campaign have been featured by TIME, NY Magazine, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, AOL, Huffington Post, TreeHugger, Glamour Magazine and many more. Rated #1 Charitable Gift by The Daily Muse.

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Roberto Coin Collection To Fight Pancreatic Cancer

Roberto Coin & London Jewelers Support Lustgarten Fdn.

Celebrating the launch a new collection of signature bracelets with proceeds going to the Foundation

On Thursday, September 8th, a private reception was held to launch a new collection from Italian jewelry designer, Roberto Coin, being sold exclusively in conjunction with London Jewelers. 

The collection, a trio of signature bracelets, will benefit The Lustgarten Foundation in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Among the attendees were Pilar Coin, Global Marketing Director for Roberto Coin.

(from left to right): Marcia Lustgarten of The Lustgarten Foundation, Pilar Coin of Roberto Coin, Mark Udell of London Jewelers, Martha Webster of Roberto Coin, Candy Udell of London Jewelers & Dr. Robert Vizza of The Lustgarten Foundation

The three newly designed bracelets are available in 18K yellow gold, Sterling Silver and a silver purple oxidized version. The sterling silver and 18K yellow gold versions are designed with a magnetic clasp that has an amethyst stone on one side.  The retail price for the purple oxidized piece is $275 with $100 being donated to the foundation.  Retail price for the sterling silver is $450 and $150 will be donated to the foundation.  Lastly, the yellow gold design is $1600 with $500 being donated to the cause.  The collection is available London Jewelers’ and online at www.londonjewelers.com or by calling 877-607-9924.

About Roberto Coin

Roberto Coin has been an icon in the jewelry industry for over 30 years. His designs include his signature Appassionata Collection and the Roberto Coin Cento Diamond Collection.  His collection is available in over 400 stores nationwide including better jewelry and specialty stores and now features supermodel Christy Turlington Burns as the face of his new advertising campaign. His designs have also been worn by such celebrities as Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek, Brooke Shields, Jennie Garth, Jenna Fischer, Demi Moore, Melissa Etheridge, and Jennifer Hudson.   

About The Lustgarten Foundation

The Lustgarten Foundation, based in Bethpage, New York, is America’s largest private foundation working solely on pancreatic cancer research. The Foundation provides critical support in the search for better diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic cancer, and to date more than $38 million to more than 125 research projects at some of the world’s most prestigious medical and research center. To learn more , visit www.lustgarten.org.

About LONDON JEWELERS

A Long island legend for 85 years, London Jewelers offers the world’s foremost designers of fine jewelry, prestigious time pieces and fine giftware. From dazzling selection of fine jewels to the most exquisite diamonds, the rarest gemstones and the finest time pieces, London Jewelers is dedicated to the highest standard of excellence, innovation and quality in luxury jewelry and watches. For more information visitwww.londonjewelrs.com