I know we all get excited to see what or who made the top of any list, but these items are not in any order. These all are such beautiful products and I wanted things that could be customized for any adoption story or be for adoption in general.
I think it's also important to note that most of these shops send a portion of their proceeds to benefit orphans around the world.
Happy shopping.
A beautiful necklace that would make a great gift for any member of the adoption triad. The net proceeds go to a charity that supports children who age out of the foster care system. The fund is administered by the Orphan Foundation of America (OFA).
Sunfluer's Jewelry Designs offers several different jewelry options including a special page devoted to adoption jewelry. A perfect gift can be found for domestic or international adoptions. The artist is also open to creating custom designs. If you want to commemorate a "gotcha" day or the finalization of an adoption, your special moment can be captured and celebrated with a beautiful piece of jewelry from Sunfluer's Jewelry Designs.
A Web site that offers original (sterling silver/gold) adoption charms for moms and dads, including the "Gotcha" engraved charm and shoes from around the world, perfect to commemorate an adoption. A lot of their efforts goes toward supporting Shoes for Orphan Souls, which sparked their shoe charm collection.
Image used with permission by www.tesorocreations.org
At tesoro creations, original, handmade adoption jewelry is designed to fit your adoption story. Bracelets can be customized to each individual by using SwarovskiŽ crystals to represent the colors in the flag of your child's country of origin. Sixteen countries are represented with items ready for purchase, along with other items such as earrings and watches. A portion of the sales from every adoption jewelry item sold goes to MANNA Worldwide. MANNA Worldwide supports feeding centers and orphanages all over the world.
Many Hearts One Beat is the creation of single, adoptive mother Lisa Jacuzzo. She realized that many hearts played a part in the union with her son, not just her heart and the heart of Mateo's birth family, but so many more were involved: the attorney, the embassy workers, the notaries, and the list goes on. The Signature Heart Pendant is the store's best seller and the custom-designed pendant symbolizes the many people who give a piece of their heart to help bring a child and family together through adoption. Each pendant is individually casted and hand polished. A lovely 16" sterling silver box chain is included as well as a lovely burgundy velvet jewelry box and burgundy satin drawstring bag. Approx. pendant size: 3/4x7/8.
Image used with permission by manyheartsonebeat.com
Another offering from Many Hearts One Beat's Lisa Jacuzzo. The Adoption Triad Necklace features the triad that is involved in the adoption journey - the birth/first family, adoptive family and adoptee. A triangle lies within the circle of life and held together by a heart. The "Many Hearts" message encompasses the outside of the pendant and is antiqued for a beautiful finish. This pendant is not mass produced, each pendant is individually casted and hand polished. A lovely 16" sterling silver box chain is included as well as a burgundy velvet jewelry box and burgundy satin drawstring bag. Approx. pendant size is about the size of a quarter.