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

ABOUT THIS ITEM: The Zomi Open Circle Earrings are simple, modern, and elegant. These 14k gold-filled earrings feature a double circle and mini-threader design. Named after the Zomi people in Chin State, Burma - the origin of many of our refugee artisans rebuilding their lives in St. Louis. 14k gold filled. Waterproof. Diameter 0.5". SUSTAINABILITY AND VALUES: Women-founded and run brand. Designed by an all-female team in St. Louis, MO. 14k gold filled wire 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. Pair with the Zomi Circles of Unity Necklace. Also available in sterling silver.