Dec. 2, 2024: Kindness Gems was created to inspire acts of kindness by its founder, Julia Freifeld. You’ll be inspired by her journey.

Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — Acts of gratitude and kindness abound, so we are continuing the tradition of Thanksgiving this week by shining a bright light on Julia Freifeld and her CA-based company, Kindness Gems.

I first got turned on to this amazing organization in July when two of my besties bought me a Ruby lariat necklace to celebrate my 60th birthday. Not only do I wear it all the time, but as a holiday gift to myself I wanted to order the matching earrings. (I love matchy things.) They weren’t available on Julia’s website, so I emailed her with the request (which she immediately responded to) and we got to talking about what inspired her to create Kindness Gems.

“I worked as a crisis counselor for survivors of sexual violence at several non-profits in San Luis Obispo, California, while studying business and psychology at California Polytechnic State University,” she says. “During my time there, I created simple jewelry designs to raise money for these underfunded organizations by donating 10% of all proceeds to the places where I worked.”

Realizing how incredible it feels to give back, Julia created a jewelry line representing the kindness in each of us.

“After countless variations, I finally launched the first Kindness Gems collection at the 2017 Spring Craft Sale at Cal Poly, where the local community received it well,” explains Julia, who quickly expanded her jewelry’s reach through various markets around the central coast of California, promoting a simple message: When you purchase a piece of Kindness Gems jewelry, you are encouraged to commit to an act of kindness.

Based in Ocean Beach, CA, Juila has since expanded her iconic jewelry line, and her Kindness Gems can now be purchased in many boutiques and chains throughout the country.

“We always use high-quality natural healing gemstones and 14k gold-filled and sterling silver materials to create our signature dainty but durable style that works with any outfit,” she shares. “In this way, Kindness Gems jewelry is built to be a lasting reminder to be kind and help others every day.”

Until next Monday: I encourage you to order your Kindness Gems today — and be sure to shop here all holiday season long. It’ll be the gift that keeps on giving.  — Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent® Inc. Inkandescent.us

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