Bracelets made by social businesses go along with the "wear your cause" activism, made popular -- very, very popular -- in recent years at least by Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG bracelet, in which you couldn't go very far without seeing that plastic band. Many of these examples take on a different approach, that is to say, sometimes it seems as if the social mission comes secondary to the cause because the design becomes prominent as it is embedded in the brand itself.
From water purifiers that are funded by jewelry to co-branded jewelry lines, these bracelets made by social businesses are example of social entrepreneurship on the far right side of products, that is, TOMS one for one model would be an example in the apparel industry more broadly.
30 Bracelets Made by Social Businesses
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Slavery-Fighting Jewelry
The Brave Collection Helps Combat Human Trafficking
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Zulugrass Jewelry
The Leakey Collection Employs Women in the The Rift Valley, Kenya
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Bullet Jewelry
Bullets2Bandages Accessories are Designed to Support Healing and Peace
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Ancestor-Inspired Accessories
Wakami Helps Disconnected Communities Find Urban Markets
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Indonesian Artisan Jewelry
'Bersatu Designs' is a Social Business Employing Women
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Weaved Ethical Jewelry
Love Heals Plants Trees and Fosters Economic Development
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Necklace-Like Scarves
Necklush Donates Some Profits to a Holistic Cancer Treatment Center
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Explosive Ethical Jewelry
'peaceBOMB' Bracelets Embrace War-Inflicted Cities
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Meaningful Jewelry Mementos
'Penelope Poet' Wants to Break the Chain of Poverty
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Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
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Beer Can Bracelets
Ann-Made Jewelry Supports the Environment and Local Charities
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Olympic-Themed Artillery Bracelets
Peacebomb Upcycles Shrapnel from Laos into Jewelry
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Empowerment Jewelry
SWAK X Educates and Employs Young Adults with HIV/AIDS
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Fashionable Fair Trade Apparel (UPDATE)
Indego Africa Gives Artisans a Protected Place to Create
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Philanthropic Woven Accessories
Pura Vida Bracelets Supports Artistans in Costa Rica
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Sparkly Cause Bracelets
Every Altruette Charm Design Goes Toward a Different Nonprofit
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Benevolent Bands
HANDS Directs All Proceeds Towards Their Many Humanitarian Projects
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Jewelry-Funded Water Purifiers
The Midomo Launch in Mwingi, Kenya Will Bring Security
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Empowered Hand-Crafted Accessories
BADALA Gives Single East African Mothers a Working Income
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Beads to Fight Poverty
BeadForLife Sells Fair Trade Jewelry and Shea Butter Made in Uganda
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Fair Trade Statement Jewelry
Raven + Lily Features Collections Benefiting HIV-Positive Women
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Co-Branded Altruistic Jewelry Lines
The Caliber Collection Supports Newark's Gun Buyback Program
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Humble Humanitarian Necklaces
The Signature Necklace By Liberate Apparel Sheds Light On Poverty
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Shelter-Providing Jewelry
Eden Ministry Supports Women with Employment, Education and Clinics
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Social Work Business Models
'Friends-International' is a Novel Take on an Established Field
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Faith-Based Creative Businesses
Haitian Creations Works with Women in Making Accessories
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Rainbow Relief Wrist Bands
Weaver Distribution Teams Up with Good Works to Create Bracelets
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Gendered Business Distribution Channels
Crea Works with Low-Income Women in Mexico
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Electrifying Donation Bracelets
Electric Family Creates Friendship Bracelets for World Vision
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Book-Providing Apparel
S.T.O.R.Y. Clothing Tackles U.S. Illiteracy Through Donation
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The JADEtribe Line is Sustainable, Handmade and Natural
Socially Conscious Cotton Clothing
Buyfriend's 100% Organic Tees Promote Ethical Fashion
Ethical Engagement Rings
Ingle & Rhode Uses Conflict-Free Diamonds and Fair Trade Gold
Nautical Neon Thread Bracelets
The Ropes Collection by Shana Aldrich Adds Some Pop to Any Wardrobe
Rebranded All-American Sportswear
READ WALL is Expanding to Include More Stylish Menswear Pieces
Found Material Jewelry
KORA Designs Worked with Artisans in Kenya, Rwanda and Ghana
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Luxury Ethical Jewelry
Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
Beer Can Bracelets
Ann-Made Jewelry Supports the Environment and Local Charities
Industrialized Antique Necklaces
The Brass Steampunk Lockets are Stunningly Crafted
Sustainable Change Beads
The Vibrant Andean Collection Supports Artisans in Ecuador
Charitable Lit Tees
Wear Your Favorite Novel with the Out of Print Summer Reads Collection
Learning-Enabling Rucksacks
Purchasing a Stone+Cloth Backpack Provides a Child With an Education
Upcycled Craft Bracelets
The Recycled Vintage Knitting Needle Bracelets are Adorably Chic
Socially Conscious Timepieces
The Purchase of a 1:Face Watch Brings Awareness to Global Issues
Unstandardized Ethical Accessories
Not Mass Produced Promotes Beyond the Department Stores
Socially Responsible Watches
Epic Timepieces Strives to Have Haitians Live with Clean Water
Adventures with Purpose
Sam Bruce Shares 10 Ethical Holiday Providers of Sustainable Tourism
Chic Poverty-Combating Fashion
HALF UNITED Pledges Half of Its Profits to Charitable Causes
Loving Deer Coin Necklaces
The Doe Buck Relationship Quarter Displays Two Intertwined Animals
Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals
GreenSoul Shoes Works to Support Ethical Business Practices
Lit Culture Tablet Cases
The Out of Print Ebook Jackets Will Feature Fresh Iconic Novel Covers
Sparkly Cause Bracelets
Every Altruette Charm Design Goes Toward a Different Nonprofit
Socially Responsible Accessories
Raven & Lily Provides Employment For Female Artisans
Benevolent Bands
HANDS Directs All Proceeds Towards Their Many Humanitarian Projects
Charitable Children's Collections
The H & M 'All for Children' Line Donates Proceeds to UNICEF
Affordable Eco Fashion
'Pickled Green Clothing' Makes Sustainable Affordable Accessible
Entrepreneurship-Enabling Crafts
Buying a Prosperity Candle Helps Women Refugees Open a Business
Music-Sharing Charities
OrigAudio Lets Everyone Enjoy Essential Tunes Sustainably
Wizardly Villain Necklaces
The Harry Potter Horcrux Locket Jewelry has All the Hunted Items
Eco-Conscious Handbags
'Make Love Not Trash' Provides Hip Accessories for the Green Shopper
Anti-Poverty Jewelry
'Me to We Artisans' Empowers Women & Promotes Tribal Style
Rainforest Artisans
Chick Boss Jewelry Creates Employment Opportunities for Women in Guatemala
Nerdy Victorian Jewelry
Geek Cameos Fuses TV Geeks into Classic Elegant Accessories
Global Self-Development Programs
World Leadership School was a Founding B Corporation
Beads to Fight Poverty
BeadForLife Sells Fair Trade Jewelry and Shea Butter Made in Uganda
Adriana Herrera, Founder and CEO of Fashioning Change (INTERVIEW)
People- and Profit-Driven Brands
High-Quality Altruistic Hoodies
The Vanity Project Collaborates with Charities on Its Designs
Ethical Handmade Apparel
Light Gives Heat Offers Beautiful Products and Restores Lives
Sustainable Assistance Accessories
Dolma Provides an Alternative Income to Struggling Communities
Animal-Printed Children's Clothing
Barley & Birch Offers USA-Made Organic Cotton Duds
Magnificently Magical Accessories
This Harry Potter 'Golden Snitch' Bracelet is Delicate
Repurposed Atlas Bangles
The Recycled California Map Bracelets by Squishy Sushi are Eco-Conscious
Fair Trade Monsters
Cambodia Knits Employs Marginalized People in Phnom Penh
Local Organic Beauty Businesses
Snohomish Soap Company is All-Natural and Altruistic
Fair Trade Statement Jewelry
Raven + Lily Features Collections Benefiting HIV-Positive Women
Fairly Traded Fashion Lines
Good & Fair Clothing Uses Organic Materials and Pays Equitable Wages
Fair Trade Sri Lankan Toys
'Lanka Kade' is a Family-Run Social Enterprise for Kids
Zodiac Serpent Jewelry
The JAM HOME MADE × Katsuhiko Sakamoto 2013 Zodiac Snake Necklace is S
Budget-Saving Bracelets
The Debitband Concept Payment System is a Physical Fiscal Reminder
Fair Trade Zipper Clutches
This Exotic and Sustainable Purse Supports Guatemalan Women
Anti-Slavery Quilts
Anchal Provides Commercial Sex Slave Workers Alternatives to Exploitation
Eco-Conscious Knitted Attire
'lur.' Creates Comfortable Clothing for the Environmentally Aware
Humble Humanitarian Necklaces
The Signature Necklace By Liberate Apparel Sheds Light On Poverty
Poverty Business Development
TechnoServe is an International Nonprofit Founded in 1968
Crustacean Statement Necklaces
The Tatty Devine 'Giant Lobster' Necklace is Ridiculous
Eradicating Hunger T-Shirts
Each 'Feed Just One' Tee Sold Gives a Child Food for 30 Days
Building Block-Infused Accessories
The LEGO Bracelets by Etsy Shop Owner Allysin are Kitschy
Micro-Volunteering Platforms
Raise5 Enables the Charitable Giving of Your Time and Talents
Incentive-Based Kid Community Service
Beltline Bike Shop in Atlanta Gets Youth At-Risk Involved
Jennifer Gootman, Executive Director of Global Goods Partners (INTERVIEW)
Fair Trade Online Store
Elegant Hard Drive Necklaces
The Swarovski USB Necklaces Are Electronically-Minded
Recycled Firearm Jewelry
Fonderie 47 Destroys Rifles to Create Stunning Accessories
Charity Choosing Tees
PIF Apparel Allows You to Choose Which Charity to Donate To
Pet-Saving Fashion
ecoCLOSET Provides Designer Clothing While Supporting Animal Rescue Groups
Bridget Hilton, Founder of LSTN Headphones (INTERVIEW)
Socially Conscious and Eco-friendly
Charity-Donating Home Brokerages
Do Good Real Estate Strives to Make a Difference
Youth Development Programs
The Spring Project is a Radical Employment Effort in London
Intimate Animal Portraits
Michael Patrick O'leary's Images of Animals Are Up Close
Erik Spalding, Co-Founder of Bullets2Bandages (INTERVIEW)
Healing Jewelry Made of Real Ammo
Child-Benefit Energy Bands
Charitable Nike+ FuelBand Gives to Children's Hospital in Portland
Community Resource Recycling
Bridport TLC Creates Partnerships to Reduce Waste
Ann Skydell Harmon, Founder of Ann-Made, LLC (INTERVIEW)
Upcycled Social Cause Jewelry
Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Shopping for a Change is a Globally Minded Non-Profit
Fair Wage Jewelry Lines
The Back to Africa Jewelry Profits Benefit Orphans Around the World
Charitable Designer Stuffed Animals
The Children In Need Pudsey Bears Were Designed By Big Names
Celeb Chef Apprenticeship Charities
Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall Blends Fine Dining & Education
Poverty-Fighting Purses
The Sass & Bide ITC Project Promotes Ethnical Fashion and Social Good
Crafty Microfinance Blogs
Ahkun Takes a Different Approach with Local Artisans
Indian Social Entrepreneurship Programs
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is Pushing the Scene
Golden Nuptial Day Necklaces
The Wedding Day Calendar Jewelry Accentuates Your Important Day
Socially Conscious Newborn Fashion
Rockin Baby Benefits Haitian Mothers with "One-for-One" Slings
Urban Youth Impact Trusts
The GreenLight Fund Supports Nonprofits Benefiting Low-Income Families
Rehabilitative Dairy Farms
La Fageda Offers Employment as Well as Support for the Disabled
Low-Income Microfinance Associations
RADIM Works in Buenos Aires to Support Economic Development
Red Nosed Charity Tees
The Stella McCartney for Comic Relief Tees Support a Poverty Free World
Social Enterprise Gift Baskets
'Saul Good' Sells Eco and Socially Responsible Presents
Education-Providing Apparel
Young Love Outfitters Captures the Hearts of the Residents in Africa
Social Enterprise Irrigation Systems
Driptech is a International Water Technologies Company
Artistic Globe Auctions
The Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Visionaries Series is Designed by Celebrities
Joanne Gouaux, Founder and President of Penelope Poet (INTERVIEW)
Socially Responsible Jewelry
Charitable Research T-Shirts
The Kelly Klein x ATM Art Basel Collection is Benevolent
Rainforest-Focused Apparel
Cuipo Concentrates Efforts to Protecting the South American Landscape
Socially Responsible Smartphone Donations
The 'Oven Bits Instead' App Promotes Giving to Charity
Philanthropic Designer Installations
The Donna Karen Hearts for Haiti Project Spreads the Love
Charitable Snack Packs
Lilly Pulitzer's Animal Cracker Designs for Charity
One-for-One Apparel Campaigns (UPDATE)
Marks & Spencer Launches a Recycling Initiative 'Shwopping'
Poverty-Ending Crusades
The Adventure Project Aims to Eliminate Struggles and Misery
Not-for-Profit Electricity Suppliers
Open4Energy is a Company That Raises Money for Charities
Creative Power Forums
The Social Business Conference 2012 Featured Muhammad Yunus
Electrifying Donation Bracelets
Electric Family Creates Friendship Bracelets for World Vision
Mental Health Social Enterprises
Mentis Tree CIC is a Not for Profit for Psychological Therapy
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Not-For-Profit Education Recruitment
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People-Focused Ceremonial Banners
12 Small Things Biz Looks to the World to Provide a Fair Income
Stacey Horowitz, Founder of Shopping for a Change (INTERVIEW)
Supporting Global Artisans
Creative Credit Programs
The Microfinance for Artists Research Project Focuses on Socio-Economics