Designer, cReatOr, AdvocatoR
Jewellery that’s Breaking stimas
I created this line of Jewellery to help people break through all the different type of stigmas we face in our society that no one truly wants to talk about or feels comfortable enough to talk about. We as humans tend to suffer a lot in silence, hiding our emotions so others don’t see or feel what we may be experiencing. These pieces of jewellery I created are through some of my own personals and through the eyes of others are, recognizing that we are all unique and some of us may struggle just a little bit differently. It’s about trying to open up the dialogue to the uncomfortable conversation, to emotions, relationships and attachments so we can start healing ourselves and the people around us!
Newest Arrivals
Yes YOU made it charms
Yes YOU made it charms are handmade in Sterling Silver and are created to celebrate you and your victories!
30 days
60 days 90 days 120 days 6 months 9 months 10 months 12 months 2 years 3 years 5 years etc.. |
When you purchase this charm you are also helping another organization (ex. M.A.D.D etc..)so please be sure to specify your days, months or years, as well as the number and that amount will be donated to a corresponding organization. Example (12 months/ $12 donated, 6 months/ $6 donated, 90 days/ $3 donated, 30 days $1 donated.)
You can purchase these over on my online shop! ⬇️ Congratulations on your journey to moving forward! I personally am very proud of you, way to go YOU!
Much love Andrea ♥️ |
The freedoM speaker CollecTion
Stop The Silence5% of each pendant sold will be donated at the end of each month!Stop The Silence Campaign is developed to make a difference within our society. These pendants are handmade in Sterling Silver and are designed to break through the silence and the different types of stigmas that are often hard to talk about, to no longer be a victim but to a survivor. If you have ever been told to keep quiet about something or felt you had to be silent at some point in your life when you knew it didn’t feel right, then this is the pendant for you!
5% of each pendant sold will be donated to a different mental health organization at the end of each month! Please check out our blog for the different organization and total given donated! 
March’s DonationFor the month of March we will be donating to
Support House
Codependancy hearts“FIDGET” earrings & Pendants
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Emotion HEART
EXPRESS YOUR Emotions
Emotion hearts were created for the intention to help you communicate better with the people around you during the ups and downs of our emotions with everyday life!
They are double sided for you to choose which side best describes your emotion at the time.
One side is smooth to show that you are feeling perhaps content, calm, neutral or even in a happy place. The other sided is jagged and darkened to show more of your vulnerable side, feelings of sadness, unhappy, uncomfortable, or potentially angry, not in your comfortable place.
These hearts are perfect for anyone wanting to express their emotions in a more subtle yet affect way!
They are double sided for you to choose which side best describes your emotion at the time.
One side is smooth to show that you are feeling perhaps content, calm, neutral or even in a happy place. The other sided is jagged and darkened to show more of your vulnerable side, feelings of sadness, unhappy, uncomfortable, or potentially angry, not in your comfortable place.
These hearts are perfect for anyone wanting to express their emotions in a more subtle yet affect way!
“I am Loved” fidget heart ring
Self love meets self care
“I am loved” Fidget heart ring is handmade in Sterling Silver and designed to help spread a little more self love…as well as giving self care, it was created to give VISIBLE & physical presence, either to yourself or for the person you are intended to gift it to.
Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, feeling as though your hands/mind need to be busy this fidget ring is perfect to use while wearing or taking off to finger with it. Each time your eyes “meet” the ring it’s a visual cue to tell yourself “I am loved” ♥️
This ring is in dedication to those who recognize with having adhd
Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, feeling as though your hands/mind need to be busy this fidget ring is perfect to use while wearing or taking off to finger with it. Each time your eyes “meet” the ring it’s a visual cue to tell yourself “I am loved” ♥️
This ring is in dedication to those who recognize with having adhd
The warrior’s Heart
“FIDGET PENDANT”
FOr the Barrier pusher
“The Warrior’s Heart” is handmade in Sterling Silver and designed for that person who has pushed through life and continues to keep pushing through the barriers even if they may struggle. Its about making it work in the most comfortable way possible for them and pressing on even when there are/were days that feel/felt really heavy…It’s a reminder that we have so much strength, power and courage within US..even through some of our darkest times!!! This pieces, as well as some of the other pieces I create have meaning with purpose/function! This “woven” heart strings series is meant to be used to “fidget” with, help distract us!
It’s even double sided like our Emotion Heart! (One side is darker & jagged to show your more vulnerable emotions and the other side is smoother & shiner to show your softer, calmer emotions).
“The Warrior’s Heart” is dedicated to those that struggle with their mental health.
It’s even double sided like our Emotion Heart! (One side is darker & jagged to show your more vulnerable emotions and the other side is smoother & shiner to show your softer, calmer emotions).
“The Warrior’s Heart” is dedicated to those that struggle with their mental health.
ARtist Bio
Andrea Golden (aka the freedom speaker) has been designing and creating handmade jewellery since early 2000. After graduating from jewellery college in 2003, Andrea worked in various jewellery shops until opening her own jewellery business in 2004. Since then Andrea has made jewellery for the music industry, the theatre and her most proud work has been for Disney. You can also see articles published about Andrea & her work in various magazines, major and local newspapers. Andrea has truly always wanted to try and make a genuine difference in her surroundings. As a young girl Andrea was often known as the “outspoken” one. She dreamt of the idea that one day she would be able to help others like herself in her own unique way. Especially people who struggle with mental health, as she herself suffered and struggled with her own mental health since a very young age. Over the last few years Andrea has really had a strong urge to pursue her dream of trying to give back to her community, as that little girl she never gave up on that dream. So in 2019, after almost 20 years of creating jewellery and running a successful jewellery business. Andrea decided to pursue certifications in the mental health industry to help better herself, but in turn it also helped naturally guide her into the path of peer support, where she has been able to help so many people. Andrea has made the choice to no longer live in silence and started making significant changes in her life and advocating for Mental Health all while creating beautiful pieces of art that are truly breaking the stigmas surrounding these very topics!
Here is where you can find my most up to date handmade work! Thank you so much for your support ♥️ Andrea
Every Piece I have created has come from my heart, either they are lived experiences of pure joy or experiences of true pain. I am hoping with each piece of jewellery I create you can see a story for yourself, and enjoy the piece as it speaks to you as much as it did for me, while I was creating it! Much love to each and everyone of you out there, pushing through every day! I see you!
Much Love Andrea
Much Love Andrea
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“When I read this I was so deeply saddened, and decided that I have the ability to help make a change” Andrea
“In any given year, one in five Canadians will experience mental illness. The rest of us are their family, friends, colleagues, loved ones and neighbours.”
“Did you know that mental illness is a leading cause of disability in Canada? In any given week, at least 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to mental illness. Imagine how many more are slogging through the day, struggling in silence.”
“Tragically, suicide is the second leading cause of death among Canadian youth and youth who die by suicide are frequently experiencing an undiagnosed or untreated mental illness. We need to chip away at this stigma. We need to talk about it. We need to inspire hope.”
huffpost.com
“Did you know that mental illness is a leading cause of disability in Canada? In any given week, at least 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to mental illness. Imagine how many more are slogging through the day, struggling in silence.”
“Tragically, suicide is the second leading cause of death among Canadian youth and youth who die by suicide are frequently experiencing an undiagnosed or untreated mental illness. We need to chip away at this stigma. We need to talk about it. We need to inspire hope.”
huffpost.com
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Dedicated to my children with all my love &
in loving memory of Alphonse C. 1906-1980