Fair Trade Jewelry Finds Under $20 - Great Gifts

Can you buy a fabulous gift for under $20? You bet you can! It seems so many people think you need to spend at least $40 these days. I'm here to tell you there are loads of fun, verified #fairtrade gifts from Dunitz & Company that won't break the bank. Thinking about a birthday gift? Christmas gift? Valentines Day gift? Scroll through Dunitz & Company's retail website and I promise you'll find something for that special girl in your life. Looking for similar for your retail store? Check out our wholesale site and we'll ship you some appropriate goodies right away. Here are some ideas for you.  

Famous Art Dangle and Stud Earrings: Well under $20 a pair, and great conversation starters. From Van Gogh to John Singer Sargent to Monet and everything in between.  These designs are crafted using recycled wood board which makes them eco-friendly too. Do you have a favorite artist? Or does your gal pal? You could surprise her with a pair artsy earrings. Range from $16-16.50/pair.

  

 

 Ceramic Dino Studs: These cute earrings are perfect for the young and young at heart. As with our entire collection, these are crafted in Guatemala. They're hand-painted and glazed one by one. Take a closer look and find a perfect color.  $17.50/pair.

Small Square Glass Studs: Classic and timeless. These handcrafted fused glass earrings go great with jeans or a dress-up evening out. We're always adding colors to choose from as well. Don't see a color you're wanting to find. Jot us a quick note and we'll snap a pic of other options for you. $16.50/pair

Beaded Rainbow Teardrop Earrings: These fall right at $20.00! Aren't they perfect? I can't tell you how many ears we've decorated with these. It's a lot! Celebrating pride? Love rainbows? Looking for a 60's retro vibe? These are the perfect gift.

 

Embroidered Flower Studs: Have you checked our our beaded & embroidered jewelry before? This collection is one of my all-time favs. Embroidery is quite traditional in Guatemala. And with the help of many talented artisans, we offer exquisite designs that use traditional techniques and provide flair for today's fashionistas. These are a bargain at $16.50/pair.

 

 

 

Ceramic Cat Studs: Who doesn't know a woman who is CRAZY for cats?  We all do. And these colorful studs will hands down be a winner. Click to find your favorite color. $17.50/pair.

Paper Airplane Studs: These aren't just for the ladies. We've had some fun guys wearing these about as well. OK - more ladies than men.  We originally designed these for a museum specializing in aviation and then made them available for everyone. Only $15.00/pair.

Stacking Bracelets - Beaded with leather: We do sell more earrings than anything else. But, alas, we do offer some very affordable bracelets. These stackable bracelets are made with Czech and Japanese beads and crystals. We're always adding new colors - so you MUST keep checking back. $16.50/each

Earrings for Nature Lovers: We offer many earrings that feature botanicals and birds. Maybe we offer a pair that feature your state bird or flower. You'll have to browse this section of our website to find out. $16.50/pair.

Small Glass Dot Studs: These are perfect for that someone you know that stacks lots of earrings on their lobes. Of course, they're perfect for the person that doesn't do this. Keep checking back because we often change it up and offer new colors. $16.50/pair

Frida Earrings - Who isn't nuts for Frida? We recommend these dangle earrings. We mix and match them for fun and personally, I adore this pink and light blue pairing! Prefer studs - browse our site and you'll find 'em. You'll also find other colors. $16.50/pair

Moon & Star Studs: These ceramic studs are so fun. A moon for one ear. A star for the other. Available in several colors. Also, please be reminded that our ear wires and studs are all surgical steal. $16.50/pair.

Bottom line. If you browse the Dunitz fair trade website, you will find lots and lots of fabulous designs under $20! Birthdays. Stocking Stuffers. Solstice. Valentines Day. Summer BBQ Day. I'll gladly find a holiday for you. We offer so many affordable designs. For just a little bit of buck, we'll help you put a big smile on your special someone's face. We appreciate you supporting fair trade. With your purchases, we can employ the artisans in Guatemala that we've been consistently working with for decades. Seriously decades. But - that's another blog post. - Nancy D.

More Nancy Dunitz Drawings Featuring Dunitz Fair Trade Jewelry

Time for new installment of Nancy Dunitz drawings featuring Dunitz fair trade jewelry. It's been several months since I share some of my drawings here. I love showing off my works after I've used Photoshop to add Dunitz & Company jewelry. It started with a class I took in 2019 with a talented artist, Isis Rodriquez in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. If you're looking for a teacher I highly recommend her. She actually teaches via Zoom now as well. (I know, because I have another talented artist friend who has studied with Isis remotely.)

Take a look! (These are posted below in no particular order.) You might find a pair of earrings, a bracelet or a necklace perfect for you or for a gift.

 

These drawings of mine are all created using charcoal and pastels. I'm ready to take commissions if you'd want an original drawing by me! What do you think? If you're inspired to own a new piece of Dunitz & Company fair trade jewelry, that's ok with me too. Looking for your retailer near you? Check out our store locator. And if you want to restock your store shelves, place your order soon on our wholesale site.  I appreciate all of you! - ND

Listening. The Best Way To Come Up with New Ideas!

It's such a challenge to come up with new ideas and designs that our customers will have success with. If you listen and register the tidbits that people share, it might just prompt something wonderful. This often happens with me when I'm trying to mastermind some fun new things for Dunitz & Company.

A light bulb went off when one of my nieces was drooling over my (knockoff) Wassily Chairs which are now in her living room, and another niece was crazy for my collection of Los Angeles Pottery. It seems the now 30-somethings are ONLY hunting for Mid Century Modern cast offs on Facebook Marketplace. Is there any interest in my grandmother's Wedgwood? Absolutely Not. Franciscan Atomic Starburst dinnerware? Heck yes! Translation? I had to explore some jewelry designs that although new, screamed Mid Century Modern.

Sassy Cat Earrings

These interactions brought me to design our newest Mid Century Modern earrings and pins. And for fun, I doubled down with cats. Atomic Cats. Do you carry any of these designs in your retail store? If you haven't given them a try yet, please do. These have a built in target market. You'll be reordering. Or buying a second pair for you. Or adding them to you Christmas list. Trust me.

 

 

 

We often introduce new "fashion" designs. But, it seems over time our collection is more gift. With "gifts" it seems successful designs have legs, as they say. Once we find a success, it works season after season and year after year. When we were more fashion focused, we had to create oodles of new designs twice a year in many new colors. Coming up with a "gift" winner sounds simple, but it really is not that easy. Trust me. We keep listening and as I mentioned the Mid-Century inspired designs earlier, we're always seeking themes that will inspire sales and lots of happy customers.

 

Over the last few years, we've developed and have been expanding our collection of ceramic jewelry. It's been really fun.  We've introduced what many would perceive as 'standard' shapes.  Round hoops, hearts and always, flowers. All good.  Some of our customers told us they want earrings that reflect water and their beachy locations. Hmmmm. Others want kitsch. A couple of museums told us dinosaurs are their most popular category. (That was news to me!) Such comments and conversations have resulted in a few new designs this season. I have high hopes for our Sea Shells, Seahorses and Dinosaurs! Maybe these newest designs from Dunitz & Company will be perfect for your customers.

 

 

Have you honed in on any sleeper trends lately? Bring it on. I'd love to hear what you're thinking. Maybe Dunitz can come up with some new best sellers for next season. I always want to listen to your feedback. - ND

My Choices for this Fair Trade Holiday Season - Edibles & Consumables

I love receiving gifts. After living so many years (oy!) I have so much stuff.  What does that mean? My favorite gifts are edibles and consumables. Here are some fantastic gifts for Holiday 2023 that are just that. My choices support fair trade and many of my Fair Trade Federation colleagues.

Dean's Beans for Coffee: My choice of course comes from Guatemala where Dunitz & Company has worked with artisans since 1989.  Not only do I adore Guatemalan coffee, my choice is always medium roast. Enjoy a good cup of coffee and know workers were treated fairly. 1lb for $14.89

Ten Thousand Villages Rose Soap: A repeat performance on this one! I bought several types of TTV soaps from Global Gifts Fair Trade a couple of years ago for gifts for Mr. Postman, Mr. DHL, Mr. Fedex and a bunch of other friends. I have a few friends still talking about the Rose Soap and how much they loved the smell. How could I not put this on the list for 2023? One Bar, $5.99. 

 

African Bronze Honey: I eat a lot of honey. I love honey. Typically I buy local at the Hollywood Farmer's Market on Sundays.  I've been eying my Fair Trade Federation colleague's honey for a long time. Maybe you want to treat me to a jar? A 12.35oz jar of their Organic Wild Honeydew Forest Honey is $15.50 - it might be gone in one week!

Quinoa Cookies: I love cookies. I love baking cookies. And I love eating cookies. When I learned that my FTF Colleague, Andean Dreams offers cookies, you know this had to go on my holiday list. I'm not vegan or gluten intolerant, but their cookies are perfect for those that are. Wanna surprise me with their Quinoa Cookies Variety Pack? I'm sure you have friends that would love these. $18.99

Rumi Olive Oil: From Canaan Palestine Fair Trade. This small business works with farmer to bring us fair trade oil and other yummy edibles that I know you will enjoy eating. Whether you like to cook or prefer do drench your bread in tasty olive oil, this might be the perfect gift for you. Or yes, give it to the cook in your life. It's on my list. A 500ml bottle is $35.00 

Chocolate Bar Collection: Equal Exchange is known for their chocolate. In my book, the darker the better. They're offering this assortment this season which would definitely please me. That means it will please a lot of your friends and family members who have a sweet tooth. Since I'm nuts about coconut, I can't wait to dig my chops into the Coconut Milk variety. That's if someone sends me some! $30.00

Cardamon & Clove Candle: Our FTF retail partner and colleague, Humankind offers an amazing collection of candles that come from Bright Endeavors, a Chicago based social enterprise that trains and helps young mothers facing economic hardship in the inner-city. These women make wonderful scented and soy candles. My choice is the Cardamon & Clove. Burning at home, the exotic smells remind me of my travels to Asia. A 4oz candle will last 20 hours and is only $15.00

 

Umzimbubu Chili Ginger Pepper: ships from Latitudes Fair Trade and is made by Serv. I confess, this one is probably not perfect for me, and better suited for the cooks in your circles. I used be cook a lot and was quite good at it. In recent years I really haven't spent much time with a stove top or over.  When I look at the collection of spices Latitudes offers, it certainly inspires me to bring out the pots and pans.  One bottle of spices is only $7.75 which means a few together would make an amazing presentation.

There you have it! If these gift suggestions work for me, you know they work for lots of other. When you support fair trade you really are making a positive difference in the lives of producers and supporters. Dunitz & Company (that's me) certainly knows that first hand. Happy Holidays! -ND

Christmas Windows We Adore - Now & Then

We love discovering Dunitz & Company fair trade jewelry in our client's retail stores. And this time of year, we adore seeing their Christmas windows. Here are some of our Christmas favorites. Most are from 2021. Some are from years past.

 

Eyes Gallery, Philadelphia PA

 

HumanKind fair trade, San Luis Obispo CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Myers Fashion etc., Alpena MI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Sun, Rhinebeck NY

 

Bead Wear, Towson MD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World's Window, Kansas City MO

 

LuzLuna Imports, Half Moon Bay CA

 

 

 

 

 

Flavours of Life, New London CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sterling Butterfly, Martinsville IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Fort Davis TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bohemian Rose, Bath ME 

Bay Gift Vault, Crisfield MD 

Creative Women of the World, Ft Wayne IN

Have seasonal windows we've missed? Please send me a pic and I'll gladly share your display in this post. And I'll add your website or facebook link as well. It is our pleasure to share info on our clients who support us by selling Dunitz & Company fair trade jewelry. We love you and appreciate you. -ND