Designer Unveils Jewelry Collection with a Conscience in Time for Earth Day
Nationally acclaimed jewelry designer R. Craig Whitten announces the unveiling of the whimsy collection. These fine rings are customizable and accommodate striking collectible glass beads from all major mfrs. Each is crafted from reclaimed sterling silver, 14K gold and dormant gemstones.

WILMINGTON, DE, April 18, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Since 1977, the name R. Craig Whitten has been synonymous with exquisitely crafted one-of-a-kind fine jewelry designs. Now, the nationally-acclaimed designer has announced the creation of the whimsy collection of fine rings that are uniquely customizable.

The rings offer a new twist on the wildly popular collectible bead jewelry and provide a new and easy way to showcase the striking glass beads. whimsy rings accommodate beads made by all of the major bead manufacturers including Trollbeads , Pandora and Chamilia . Their interchangeability allows the wearer to express her individuality and easily change the ring to match an outfit, complementary jewelry, or even a mood.

"These designs are flexible, versatile and a reflection of each wearer's own personal style," explains Whitten.

The rings have an added bonus that has resonated with customers nationwide. All of the rings are crafted from reclaimed sterling silver, 14-karat gold and dormant gemstones.

"Today's consumers expect more from the products they purchase -- merchandise that is created responsibly," says Whitten. "Silver, gold and gemstones are finite resources, and mining is one of the dirtiest industries in the world. According to the NoDirtyGold campaign (www.nodirtygold.org), a single gold ring leaves a shocking 20 tons of harmful mine waste."

In addition to the destruction of vast tracts of land, the mining industry is the top toxic polluter in the US. In a 2006 report by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, The Toxic Releases Inventory, metals mining was responsible for more the 25 percent of all toxic releases in the US in 2006 including heavy metals like arsenic, mercury and lead.

"To counter those effects, a conscious decision was made to use only reclaimed metals and gemstones used in the creation of the whimsy line," says Whitten. "It's a small step, but a step in the right direction."

The first collection of rings includes: the "Hannah," which is crafted of reclaimed sterling silver and retails for $125; the "Sarah," which is created with reclaimed sterling silver and highlighted with burnished, reclaimed 14-karat gold and retails for $225; and the "Megan," which is created with reclaimed sterling silver and highlighted with burnished, reclaimed 14-karat gold as well as dormant diamond accents and retails for $399.

For more information about the whimsy line, please contact Susan McNeill at 1-877.WHIMSY1 or 302-994-5114.

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