I started my shop in earnest in 2010 while in graduate school as a means for providing additional income, but these days I run my shop for the pleasure of it. I love being able to enable other peoples passion for collecting jewelry here at my Etsy shop!

My full time profession is as a wildlife biologist and I end up spending lots of time researching issues in wildlife conservation as a result. Right now, there is a major crisis going on in the wildlife world; unprecedented levels of poaching are seriously threatening the future of many beloved creatures such as elephants. For the remainder of the year I will be donating 10% of my net profits to one of my personal favorite organizations which does amazing work in Kenya: the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (more info and direct donations here: http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/). Orphaned baby elephants are rehabilitated by dedicated care takers and are eventually released back into the wild. In a time when poaching is decimating elephant populations, the work DSWT does is critically important. Please know buying from my store helps support this incredible organization and their life saving work!