1991 SILVER EAGLE PROOF

I've been trying to come up with a design for an MS awareness bracelet for a while, so here's my first stab at it. I was diagnosed with MS on July 10, 2007 after experiencing symptoms since that April. I have come a loooong way in being able to deal with the symptoms (tingly numbness, reduced vision in one eye, hot spots) and the treatment (daily shots of Copaxone/placebo and weekly shots of Avonex/placebo - I'm in a clinical trial, so I'm either receiving both meds or one med and a placebo). In my little bit of research, I (think I) have discovered that the MS awareness ribbon is silver...or a prism color that has some iridescence...or pearl-colored. Just proof that the disorder isn't well-known or understood. So, I picked a color and decided on a semi-precious stone to use. I chose labrodorite. Really, the color doesn't matter that much to me. I could've picked red coral or blue lace agate, amethyst or hematite. The great thing is that I'm going to take a percentage of the proceeds from the sales of these bracelets and donate them to the National MS Society. This prototype went to my friend, Christina, for her birthday. She doesn't have MS, just exquisite taste in jewelry (and friends, lol!). My friends have been quite supportive while I've grappled with the diagnosis, so this was, in a way, a tribute to that. And besides, I can be humble with the best of them, but I just found this to be a beautiful birthday gift, regardless of the cause behind it.

This handcrafted beaded lanyard has 4 handcrafted glass breast cancer awareness ribbon beads that are double sided. These are accented by rose quartz beads, silver plated Czech glass beads along with seed beads and silver plated metal beads.

The easy to wear over the head styling of this piece measures approximately 32”.

An enameled pewter breast cancer awareness ribbon zipper pull is also included that you can keep affixed to the lanyard or attach to any zipper.

This multi purpose item may be used for:

ID or badge
Holding keys
Cruise card
Transportation passes
School ID
Hotel room keys
Be creative!

The piece includes a removeable lanyard hook and a 3/4" split key ring.