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Thursday, 12th May 2005 (5644 views)

A US jeweller has announced plans to use ten per cent of funds from sales of selected jewellery towards helping a Washington charity.<br/><br/>Maurice Goldman Fine & Estate Jewelry will use money from the sales of an 18-carat yellow gold right hand ring and two jade bracelets.<br/><br/>Judith Isaacson, spokesperson for the jeweller, said: "As a mark of respect toward all women, those who can afford life's luxuries, and those who struggle, we are donating ten per cent of the ring sale to Hannah House, a refuge for homeless women and children."<br/><br/>The ring features a marquise sapphire in a vivid blue, surrounded by deep green emerald on either side, this is then set against yellow gold to create an art deco look.<br/><br/>"When the jade bracelets and the ring are sold, the donation will be executed seamlessly via missionfish.org, the eBay Giving Works organization", Ms Isaacson explained.<img alt="track" src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=8485065"/>

 

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