Stars For a Cause


This year's Entertainment Tonight's Stars For A Cause auction is taking place on May 28 at Bonhams in Los Angeles. This unique fundraiser couples jewelry designer Robyn Rhodes with celebrities who designed the pieces which Rhodes handcrafts. The celebrities then wore their creations at major red carpet events such as the Golden Globes and Academy Awards before relinquishing the jewelry for the auction.

Rhodes said none of the stars had designed jewelry before but knew what they wanted. She added, "I'm pleasantly surprised because it seems that they do have a vision." There was one problem - one we can all identify with. Some of the celebrities had a hard time parting with the pieces. Debbie and I often see this phenomenon at workshops where people come to make something for someone else and end up not giving it away at all!

Kate Winslet made the necklace shown above and on the left in aid of the Prince's Trust (Prince Charles' charity). The designer used classic wire wrapping around the purple quartz broilette drops.

Stars For a Cause


Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) designed an onyx cluster ring. This ring, like the other pieces, is estimated to sell at $1000- 2000. Other stars who contributed included William Shatner, Hilary Duff, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon, Amy Adams and many others.

Other items are being contributed as well as autographed photos of the celebrities.

One of my favorites is the gold bib necklace designed by Alicia Keys using wire wrapping to connect rings and gorgeous smokey quartz drops. This necklace will go to the charity, Keep a Child Alive.



Also fun is Michelle Pfeiffer's howlite turquoise earrings with the leaf dangles. These are in aid of the American Cancer Society.



Miley Cyrus chose a vintage brass cuff design which Rhodes helped embellish with rose quartz, blue jade and a cloisonne bead. She certainly knows what she likes and hopefully the Libby Rose Foundation will benefit.


Stars For a Cause


Stars For a Cause

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