Show off your inner goddess — and support women’s healthcare — with a Meghan Markle-approved design by jewelry brand Awe Inspired.
In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, 100 percent of proceeds from the brand’s “Woman Power” necklace ($140-$150) — as worn by the Duchess of Sussex during 2021’s VAX Live event — will be donated to Planned Parenthood, as will proceeds from Awe Inspired’s entire Ruth Bader Ginsburg collection.
“We are proud to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her championing of civil liberties, and all the people she has inspired to never stop persisting in the face of adversity,” reads a statement on the brand’s website; Awe Inspired hopes to “continue the fight” with these donations.
It’s a cause close to the Duchess of Sussex’s heart, as she made clear during a recent interview with Gloria Steinem and Jessica Yellin for Vogue.
“We have to band together and not wallow,” Markle said, continuing, “What happens with our bodies is so deeply personal, which can also lead to silence and stigma, even though so many of us deal with personal health crises.”
Awe Inspired Woman Power Necklace (from $140)
“I know what miscarrying feels like, which I’ve talked about publicly,” she added, referencing her 2020 pregnancy loss. “The more that we normalize conversation about the things that affect our lives and bodies, the more people are going to understand how necessary it is to have protections in place.”
In addition to Markle’s statement-making necklace, which combines the female Venus symbol with a protesting fist, Awe Inspired’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg collection also includes a pendant featuring the face of the late Supreme Court justice and feminist icon.
Awe Inspired Ruth Bader Ginsburg Necklace (from $175)
Worn by stars including Demi Lovato, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Whitney Cummings, Becky G, Megan Rapinoe and Tess Holiday, the piece is offered in sterling silver ($175), gold vermeil ($185) and 14-karat yellow or white gold ($1,200). Mini versions are available as well.
Madonna, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry and Hilary Duff are also fans of the brand, which designs pieces that support social justice and women’s empowerment initiatives.
Founded by three-time cancer survivor Jill Johnson and her son in 2018, Awe Inspired donates 20 percent of proceeds from its other collections to charity partners like the NAACP and CancerCare — so if your style is more Aphrodite than RBG, rest assured your purchase will still support a great cause.
