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When former civil rights attorney Alexis Ander Kashar made a career jump to become a jewelry designer, the core elements of her work didn't change all that much-there are more parallels between lawyer and designer than one might suspect, she says Sure, the day to day is different, but the designer insists that both occupations allow for one key thing: advocacy In both roles, there exists a platform and an opportunity to make your voice heard.
Through Kashar's debut line of pendants, which proudly feature the American Sign Language symbol for "I love you," she has been able to connect people from many different communities In honor of International Week of Sign Language, Marie Claire spoke with Kashar about her collection and the importance of "Showcasing the beauty of deaf cultures and languages throughout the world." Kashar explains: "There are 200 known sign languages, and there are 70 million deaf and hard of hearing people around the globe, and 48 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the USA alone." Her pieces represent love, inclusivity, and belonging-statement jewelry with a message Kashar's pieces come in a a variety of metals, diamonds, and colored stones, and at a mix of prices.
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