DesignerDrugJewelry
Announcement
Welcome to Designer Drug Jewelry! My hand crafted jewelry is embellished with medical supplies and de-natured pills (embedded in resin for safety) to symbolize that Health Care, like jewelry, is still a luxury item for millions of Americans — statement jewelry that truly makes a statement!
I have been creating my jewelry since 2007, when my breast cancer was in remission but my out-of-pocket insurance co-pays were so high, they were threatening bankruptcy. I use my jewelry in my health care reform advocacy; I recycle expired pills to keep them out of the public water system; and I use my profits to pay down medical debts. My "lemons to lemonade" story has been covered on many Los Angeles News programs, NPR's Morning Edition, an NHK documentary in Japan, Global TV in Brazil, France24 TV, Dublin Talk Radio, and other media outlets.
I transform prescriptions, over-the-counter pills, vitamins, and supplements into gemstones by sealing them in resin for safety and durability. Since they come out of the bottle in a spectrum of shapes and colors, once they are sealed they look amazingly like rubies, emeralds, jasper, turquoise, coral, and other stones. My jewelry pieces are affordable because they are made with found materials and donated pills.
I am excited to be "filling prescriptions" in my Etsy shop! Please recommend my pharmacy to others who love unusual jewelry, care about social justice and the environment, enjoy political satire, wish to cheer up a loved one fighting cancer or another illnesses, or hypochondriacs with good taste and a great sense of humor.
I won my fight with breast cancer.
The outcome was surprising.
My cancer’s in remission,
But my debt’s metastasizing!
Health Care is a luxury!
My gemstones are all pills!
Now I have to peddle drugs
To pay medical bills!
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Debbie on Aug 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGreat seller!! Great Store!! Well stocked with so many items to choose from. This is one of my favorite stores to shop at. The item or items I purchased are top notch and I will continue to be a regular shopper at this store.
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Carol on Mar 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove these earrings just got them today! Super fast shipping!
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Ted on Feb 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely unique and the story behind the reasoning for these creations being made is amazing and truly something that is a rare find! Blessings to you ❤️💓💝☺️💜
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Tiffany on Dec 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThank you so much for this beautiful piece that captures my journey! Priceless!
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Rachel on May 14, 2019
5 out of 5 starsGreat piece! Also really enjoyed the charming and thoughtful packaging. The necklace arrived quickly. And when the initial piece I purchased ended up being unavailable, Susan took really good care to ensure that I had a positive customer experience.
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Kim on Jun 27, 2018
5 out of 5 starsHow amazing! Thank you so much for coming up with this piece - I have since receiving it in crazy efficient time from the UNited States!!! (By the way Canadians, my mail person collected a small import handling fee of $9.99 plus GST on the purchase price collected upon receipt by Canada Post for the Canadian Govt). Let me tell you! A small price to pay!!! The piece is gorgeous, comfortable, so thoughtfully designed, and I have had the opportunity to tell the story behind the necklace as well. I hope Designer Drugs that you get many more interested clients!
About DesignerDrugJewelry
Jewelry that makes a statement: Health Care should NOT be a luxury item!
Welcome to Designer Drug Jewelry! My hand crafted, mixed-media jewelry is studded with resin-sealed pills to symbolize that Health Care, now a luxury item like jewelry, should be affordable for everyone. Statement jewelry that literally makes a statement!
I have been creating and selling my jewelry since 2008, when my breast cancer was in remission but my medical debts were threatening bankruptcy. I have been using my jewelry in my health care reform advocacy, recycling donated expired pills to keep them out of the public water system, paying medical bills, and having a blast.
My story about insurance company denials, and selling pill jewelry to pay for health care has been covered on many Los Angeles TV News programs, NPR's Morning Edition, an NHK documentaries in Japan, Global TV in Brazil, France24 TV, MBC's Good Morning Dubai, Dublin Talk Radio, and other media outlets.
I use prescriptions, over-the-counter gel caps, vitamins, and homeopathic supplements. Once they are sealed for safety and durability, they look amazingly like rubies, emeralds, jasper, turquoise, coral, and other precious and semi-precious gems. The pieces are affordable because I make them with found materials and donated pills.
I am enjoy "filling prescriptions" in my Etsy shop! Please recommend my pharmacy to others who love unusual jewelry, care about social justice and the environment, enjoy political satire, wish to cheer up a loved one fighting cancer or another illnesses, or hypochondriacs with good taste and a great sense of humor.
I won my fight with breast cancer.
The outcome was surprising.
My cancer’s in remission,
But my debt’s metastasizing!
Health Care is a luxury!
My gemstones are all pills!
Now I have to peddle drugs
To pay medical bills!
Shop members
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Susan Braig
Owner, Maker, Designer, Jewelry Pharmacist
My satirical installations and assemblages comment on art and commerce issues. I use my Designer Drug Jewelry as a visual statement in my Health Care Reform activism, and I sell it to pay my post-cancer medical bills.
Shop policies
DIRECTIONS: All items are wearable and "de-natured" (sealed with nontoxic resin, glued and no longer usable as drugs or medical supplies).
FRAGILE: Treat with care. Store in a dark cool place, preferably in pill bottle. Each item is made with care, but please remember that the gems were once actual pills, which are fragile and their colors can fade. It is essential that they be handled, worn, and stored with that in mind. So PLEASE, do not wear them in the shower, or sunbathing, swimming, hiking in the desert, or doing construction work. If the coating on the pill dulls, brush on clear nail polish.
DOSAGE: Do not ingest orally, only aesthetically and conceptually.
WARNINGS: Keep out reach of children!
SIDE EFFECTS: May induce irony. If you feel urge to ingest pills, contact a shrink immediately, as it is an indication of addiction or self-destructive tendencies.
MAIN INGREDIENTS: Expired vitamins, gel caps, homeopathic supplements, prescriptions, and over-the-counter pills in setting of new and recycled jewelry parts and found objects.
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Payment
Shipping
SHIPPING:
Items will be mailed as USPS Priority mail with delivery tracking and insurance, unless you prefer the less expensive First Class. I will ship your order within 1 week after payment is received, but I will aim for 1-5 days. There will be no charge for additional items.
I will begin shipping to Canada and the United Kingdom as of 6/1/18. Shipping prices will range from $10-$63 depending on region, and First Class or Priority Mail.