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Mark Patterson Wins Diamond Empowerment Fund redesign
06.21.16
Corona del Mar based jewelry designer Mark Patterson just won the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s bracelet redesign contest. Last year, a competition was announced to give designers a shot at redesigning the iconic DEF bracelet, known as the Green Bracelet.
Design entries had to be unisex, include at least one Kimberley Process-compliant diamond, contain the color green and must be priced at $125 retail.
Patterson collaborated with his wife Josette, a sculptor and ceramic artist, on a new bracelet design in two sizes on an adjustable braided leather cord with a gold-plated diamond-shaped charm. The charm is reversible; on one side is DEF’s tagline: “Diamonds Do Good,” while the other is set with a polished white diamond that is Kimberley Process certified.
The key element was making the design reversible so that the inspiration message could be private or a public statement to do good.
Patterson slipped a slice of chrysoprase into the charm, fulfilling the need for the bracelet to have a green element while also paying homage to the land where the bracelet is being manufactured, China. Patterson used the slice, or “shard,” of chrysoprase as a nod specifically to Jingdizhen, China, the town where porcelain was first fired some 2,000 years ago.
The new Green Bracelet will be available on DiamondsDoGood at $125 beginning in September.
Mark Patterson is at 3425 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. 949.612.8505.
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Living with Type 1 Today
06.20.16
The Herbert Program for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes is on a mission to connect, share and empower young adults living with type 1 diabetes. And, it’s hosting a free event on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Allen Diabetes Center in Newport Beach.
It’s ideal for young adults (18+) with type 1 diabetes, their family, friends and significant others who will be talking about living with T1D every day and tackling some topics such as intimacy, depression, body image, traveling, insurance and discussion for support systems.
Registration can be done online here
Allen Diabetes Center is at 520 Superior Ave #150, Newport Beach.
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