Elizabeth Everyday Paperclip Necklace
Who We Source From
Forai (Friends of Refugees and Immigrants), founded by Jen Owens in 2009 in St. Louis, empowers refugee and immigrant women by providing fair wages, mentorship, and marketable skills. Handmade by refugee artisans, Forai's products include high-quality jewelry, baby clothing, textiles, and accessories crafted from sustainably sourced materials.
Purchases support vulnerable women, offering them job skills and home-based income, helping them thrive in a supportive community. Forai's designs are timeless, from hand-hammered classics to feminine teardrop gemstones, reflecting the artisans' resilience. The collection features delicate, minimalist pieces for those who choose intentional, ethical fashion.
Committed to dignity, empowerment, and community, 100% of purchases are reinvested in supporting refugee and immigrant women. Forai operates as a refugee-made, women-owned, small business in the USA, dedicated to ethical fashion and fair trade.
About This Product
This delicate paperclip chain necklace is perfect worn alone or layered with your other everyday favorites! In solid 14k gold filled, it will never tarnish or fade, and can be worn 24/7--waterproof and sweatproof! The perfect daily staple piece. 14k gold-filled chain and findings. Length 16.5" plus 2 inch extension chain. SUSTAINABILITY AND VALUES: Women-founded and run brand. Designed by an all-female team in St. Louis, MO. 14k gold-filled chain sustainably-sourced in Albuquerque, NM. Hand-crafted by fairly paid, resettled refugee and immigrant women in St. Louis, MO. CARE AND QUALITY: Store with jewelry of the same tone (silver with silver, gold with gold). Gently polish with a jewelry polishing cloth as needed.
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Preorder makes items available to you even if they are temporarily out of stock at our online fulfillment center. As soon as you submit your preorder we ask our artisans to ship your items to us. We usually receive the items within 3-7 business days. As soon as they arrive we send them to you. So your preorder should get to you in approximately 10-14 business days. Occasionally preorder items have to be shipped to us from overseas which makes the wait a little longer.
Ukrainian stoneware is handmade to order in Ukraine and as such takers 8-12 weeks to arrive.
