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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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Liz on Feb 13, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI love everything about this pendant. It’s nicely crafted, beautiful and hilarious!
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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.
About DesignerDrugJewelry
Jewelry that makes a statement: Health Care should NOT be a luxury item!
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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.
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