DESIGN CHALLENGE DONATION PIECES

 

BRIGHT HOPE PENDANT

$2,640

By: Afra Jewelry Studio

 

This vibrant Bright Hope Pendant is in 14k yellow gold with a center rustic diamond and surrounding white diamonds and orange sapphires.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

FLAT ROSE-CUT DIAMOND PINKY RING

$3,200

By: Andrea Gutierrez Jewelry

 

The perfect pinky ring with a flat bottomed, rose-cut cushion rustic diamond (2.11ct) on a wide sterling silver band.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

SHELL PENDANT WITH TRILLION-CUT MORGANITE

$3,830

By: Anvil + Aura

 

10k yellow gold shell pendant with dangling trillion-cut morganite drops on an 18k gold chain.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

THE SPIRIT OF THE HUNTRESS NECKLACE

$722

By: Bee Mod Designs

 

The Spirit of the Huntress features a a Patina brass dagger, a large buffalo coin, and a rustic pink diamond at the top. This emblem sits atop a large howlite stone hanging on a stretchy chord. The diamond atop represents clarity of vision and divine truth — a pink hue for unconditional love and spiritual courage. The buffalo nickel grounds the piece in ancestral strength and wild resilience. The arrowhead calls in protection, direction, and legacy — honoring the sacred path of the feminine warrior.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

CUT OUT FLOWER NECKLACE

$2,045

By: Cara Carter Jewelry

 

Inspired by a cut-out paper design, this flower pendant is layered and patinaed sterling silver piece with a a prong-set center rustic diamond held by a flat silver chain.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

RUSTIC GUARDIAN PENDANT

$1,350

By: Claire Sommers Buck

 

This necklace features a rustic center diamond set in a bezel of oxidized brass, creating a warm, earthy contrast that feels both organic and refined. The pendant’s hand-carved detailing and geometric form evoke a talismanic quality, making it a striking statement piece.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

ROSE-CUT DIAMOND DOME RING

$2,554

By: Fail Jewelry

This one-of-a-kind grey/brown rectangular rose-cut rustic diamond (2.51ct) is set on a sterling silver dome band.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

TWISTED LOOP TEARDROP NECKLACE

$1,499

By: Haley Lebeuf

A sterling silver twisted loop teardrop holds a black rustic diamond and hangs from a cable chain.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

TWISTED SCALLOPED SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND RING

$7,552

By: Helen Minor

An 18k yellow gold ring with a twisted-scallop band features a center rustic diamond and a halo of multi-colored natural blue sapphires.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

PUFFY BUCKLE NECKLACE

$5,000

By: Hine Fine Jewelry

A rustic diamond (3.94ct) is set in a 14k yellow gold puffed buckle and hangs on a 3mm stingray leather chord.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

HONEY DIAMOND REDBUD NECKLACE

$2,422

By: Hunt Design

This mixed metal necklace features a rustic diamond set in a 10k white gold backing with a 10k yellow gold offset redbud leaf hanging from a 14k yellow gold cable chain.

The redbuds in central Texas are essential to the thriving of local bees, which in the emotional world helps make the honey diamond beautiful and sweet.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

ZAHRA HINGED DROP NECKLACE

$6,400

By: Jamie Turner

The Zahra Hinged Drop necklace features an 18k gold teardrop pendant with a filigree design and a faceted center rustic salt & pepper diamond (1.25ct) hanging from a thick gold link 20" chain.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

DOUBLE CHEVRON RUSTIC DIAMOND BAND

$1,350

By: Juliana Elizabeth Jewelry

Double chevron band in sterling silver with 14k yellow gold beads and prongs. With a rustic diamond (0.925ct) at the center and marquise and round white diamond accents, this ring will add elegance to any stack.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

RUSTIC DIAMOND FULL CIRCLE WIRE BANGLE

$1,850

By: Lee Jones Collection

One-of-a-kind 2.5mm bangle in sterling silver with a round rustic diamond (1.61ct) set in 14k yellow gold.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

HAMMERED RUSTIC DIAMOND CUFF

$1,200

By: Lisa Crowder

One-of-a-kind hammered oxidized sterling silver cuff bracelet with two sideways heart accents and a grey rustic diamond gemstone.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

TEXTURED RUSTIC DIAMOND RING

$3,920

By: Rae Realley

Created for those seeking the non-traditional, this sterling silver rustic diamond ring was designed and created to showcase how beauty comes in all forms. This bespoke piece was handcrafted for the person seeking to celebrate their uniqueness. Someone looking to step outside of the traditional diamond ring. From the textured bark to the jagged bezel, this ring was meant to showcase how different is beautiful.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

ROSE-CUT LATTICE PENDANT

$3,000

By: Ryan Austin Wearables

Inspired by the bold triangular facets and stormy gray hues of the rose-cut salt and pepper diamond, the Rose-Cut Lattice Pendant combines a trio of textures and tones to form a pattern of oxidized black, polished silver, and brushed gold. Borrowing a classic silhouette from forms found across the history of adornment like Japanese Tobacco pipe cases, Victorian telescoping pencils, Imperial Seals, and Jewish Mezuzahs, the pendant is intended to be meditative and textural, the diamond set in a way that encourages interaction to view.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

RUSTIC DIAMOND BEZEL SET RING

$495

By: Sikara & Co.

One-of-a-kind grey rustic diamond delicately bezel set on a thin sterling silver vermeil with 18k gold plating band.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

VIOLET GALAXY NECKLACE

$1,090

By: Social Justice Jewelry

The Violet Galaxy Necklace features a dumoriterite quartz, a center rustic diamond (2.24ct), and a dangling 4mm lab grown blue sapphire. This necklace is made in sterling silver and stainless steel, and hangs from a 18-20" rounded box chain.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.

 

SILVER FILIGREE DIAMOND NECKLACE

$1,100

By: Sunrose Jewelry

One-of-a-kind Argentium sterling silver filigree chain with a sterling silver focal holding a grey rustic diamond. Approx. 18.5" length.

If you're interested in this item, please donate at the button below or join us in-store Sept. 5th to donate and take this piece home with you. 100% of donations will go to benefit the Center For Child Protection. *Online donations will need to pick up their item the week of Sept. 8th.


THE PROCESS

Each Shining Star Designer Finalist received a 1-3 carat rustic diamond donated by Eliza Page to feature in an original piece. Each donation piece is unique and beautiful on its own, with the personality of each designer and their design style of jewelry design is reflected here. Take a look behind the scenes at some of their inspiring work!

Thank you, Designers

These one-of-a-kind designs were made to be donated by the designers with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Center For Child Protection. Thank you Austin Shines Designers for creating these items for charity and helping out the most wonderful cause!