In February, 200 unemployed people lined our block to receive the free necklaces our jewelry store was giving away. I saw worry, fear and depression. Men and women alike broke down in tears when they received their necklace. Their moving stories compelled me further.

So I created Share Ring, a symbolic necklace inscribed with the words Unity, Hope, and Strength. A necklace to inspire giving, volunteering and donating. And a network of jewelers giving away necklaces to the unemployed, and selling necklaces to the employed, with all profits donated to charity.

Tough jewelry competitors become allies through Share Ring.

In Ventura, the three main jewelry competitors have joined forces to participate in Share Ring (Fox Fine Jewelry, Lynn’s Jewelry Studio, and Nerces Fine Jewelry). Even in this difficult economic climate, we have chosen to give away necklaces together. We have chosen to overcome our differences, so that we might inspire others.

Live the example that inspires others. Together, we can make a difference.

In Unity,

Debbie Fox
Fox Fine Jewelry