Yoaila Jewelry
I began working in New York’s diamond district, learning the inner-workings of jewelry making from expert wax carvers, polishers, and stone setters, in 2010. After years of building my skills, I was given a jeweler’s desk from a retired jeweler and began carving and casting pieces of my own designs.
Living in New York City envelops you with inspiration, capturing the beauty of every day things. I have always been amazed at nature’s ability to thrive in this concrete jungle, trees navigating their roots through cracks of the sidewalk, plants stretching for sunlight in the shadows of the skyscrapers. Many of the pieces I make have been cast from bits of New York City’s landscape.
Activism & Charity
Activism has fueled me to do more, be better, and contribute to progress. I have the great fortune to be able to make jewelry for you all, jewelry I hope you wear with love and attitude.
Reflecting and marching alongside so many people, I have made the decision to donate all gross profits from here on out. With each sale, you are not only adding jewelry to your personal collection, you are helping to support causes and organizations that are critical this time and always. This isn’t short term. This is my business going forward. This is action I feel I can take immediately to help make an impact.
I have the privilege to use my skills to facilitate support for organizations that are doing real work on the ground to improve the lives of so many and reshape the world around us.
Currently Supported Organizations & Causes
All proceeds are donated to support causes including the ongoing fight for civil liberties for all, never ending support of EMT’s and volunteer EMS programs, wildland firefighters and local volunteer fire departments, and boundless love and support of animal rescue and animal advocacy. In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade, focus on reproductive healthcare, efforts to change the law, and access to abortions will be the primary focus of donations going forward.
Past and Current Supported organizations: Planned Parenthood; ACLU; True and Faithful Pet Rescue Mission; Atlanta Community Food Bank; The Raptor Trust; Red Hook Dog Rescue; Noah’s Ark Wildlife Sanctuary; Barn Sanctuary: The Loveland Foundation; PAWS Atlanta; Project Semicolon; NextGenATL; The Trevor Project; This is Houston Pet Rescue
For inquiries email: yoailadesigns@gmail.com
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(Note: Yoaila Jewelry is not a registered 501(c)(3), so purchases are not tax-deductible donations. Hopefully in time I can make this happen. Gross profit equals the purchase price minus only the cost of production. No salary or other costs will be deducted from sales.)
*Due to the fact that each item is handmade to order, please allow 3-5 weeks to receive your order. If you have questions or concerns, please contact directly to inquire.*