It was 2005 and I was fresh out of college. I've always loved funky and unique jewelry, so I was thrilled when, one day, I found a blue and white fabric necklace in my mom's jewelry box. I was inspired and started making my own updated versions of it. I was waitressing at the time, and my first customers were my coworkers and the restaurant's regulars. jewelry without jewels was born.

jewelry without jewels necklaces are as versatile as they are fun and beautiful. Made of soft cotton or silk, they can dress up a casual outfit or even add a little bit of pop to a little black dress. Wear one outside a turtleneck in the winter and remind everyone of the sunshine that's not too far off. They also look great when worn as headbands.

When you wear a jewelry without jewels necklace, you're not only adding a little flair to your neck, you're also making a difference. When I started selling necklaces, I knew I wanted to give something back. I chose VH1's Save the Music Foundation because I love what the Foundation does. They are helping to keep music programs alive in schools, allowing children to release their creativity in an effective way. I know how important having a creative outlet is, and I'm so impressed by the work they do for these students each and every day. 10% of every jewelry without jewels purchase goes to this worthy cause.

I'm so lucky to have a business that's so much fun. Whether I'm spending an afternoon poking around in the fabric store, searching for the next beautiful design to catch my eye, to meeting all sorts of people when my fiancé and I sell necklaces at shows and boutiques, jewelry without jewels makes it easy for me to tell people that I truly love what I do.

xo,
erica