Introducing J’Adorn Gives

I’m officially naming a facet of J’Adorn that has been a priority from the beginning.Modern jeweler J'Adorn Designs, Maryland custom jewelry

Meet J’Adorn Gives – an initiative straight from my heart!

When I founded J’Adorn Designs to sell my handcrafted jewelry back in 2012, I knew that I’d have to reinvest every penny I made back into the business to keep growing. But I also knew that I wanted my company to be a force for good in the world.

I wanted to make philanthropy part of my business model as soon as it was financially feasible. 

J'Adorn Gives: creative philanthropy at a Maryland custom jeweler, J'Adorn Designs

I had my first chance to give back through J’Adorn Designs in 2014. 

My hair stylist invited me to donate jewelry to her salon’s annual fundraiser for suicide awareness and prevention. This was especially close to my heart, as I had recently lost a childhood friend to suicide. So, I knew I needed to jump at this chance to make a difference.

Art Fundraiser for Suicide Prevention, Maryland jeweler gives to suicide prevention benefit

I made this custom jewelry set especially for the fundraiser. Then I designed the display and brought it to the salon for the silent auction.

It made me so happy to finally be able to give with J’Adorn Designs! 

J'Adorn Gives: How one Baltimore custom jeweler gives back through creative philanthropy

Since that first silent auction, J’Adorn Designs has donated jewelry or gift certificates to lots of other local, national, and international causes.

Some of the causes J’Adorn Designs has given to include:

Philanthropy has always been a foundational value of my custom jewelry business. J’Adorn Gives is simply naming this priority.

I hope you will join me in future endeavors to make the world a more beautiful place through J’Adorn Gives!

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Handcrafted Earrings for a Benefit Auction

Bid on a pair of my handcrafted earrings and other works of art to support a great cause this weekend!

Artists & Makers Fundraiser Auction, Handcrafted goods for a cause, J'Adorn Designs handcrafted jewelry

I’m so excited to share about my contribution to the Art and Handmade Auction for Myasthenia Gravis. The benefit auction is live now and it runs through the weekend!

I’m part of a group of artists and makers from across the country who have contributed original works to an annual benefit auction to raise funds and awareness for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. The auction’s organizer, Kait Masters, is one of the amazing friends I’ve made through my role as a Tuesdays Together leader in The Rising Tide Society. She is a fellow artist who lives with MG, a chronic neuromuscular disease that requires constant treatment and management. You may recognize the disease as the one that Lucious Lyon has on Empire. I’m proud to have an opportunity to use my handcrafted jewelry to help people like Kait work toward a more full and healthy life.

Artists & Makers Fundraiser Auction, Handcrafted goods for a cause, J'Adorn Designs handcrafted jewelry

I contributed a pair of gold & turquoise handcrafted earrings to the MG fundraiser. In addition, there are many other works of original art & craft up for bid at this benefit auction.

To help peak your interest, here’s a look at some of my favorite items you can bid on at this weekend’s auction:

Artists & Makers Fundraiser Auction, Handcrafted goods for a cause, J'Adorn Designs handcrafted jewelry4×4 acrylic on canvas – Art by Megan

Artists & Makers Fundraiser Auction, Handcrafted goods for a cause, J'Adorn Designs handcrafted jewelryDecorative Earthenware Pitcher – Judy Stockwell

Artists & Makers Fundraiser Auction, Handcrafted goods for a cause, J'Adorn Designs handcrafted jewelryPainted Pendant – Larkspur + Laurel

Artists & Makers Fundraiser Auction, Handcrafted goods for a cause, J'Adorn Designs handcrafted jewelryPainted coasters – Elysian Market

  • Check out the benefit auction on Facebook HERE! 
  • Learn more about Myesthenia Gravis and Kait’s story HERE.
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