Wildflower Necklace
Wildflower Necklace
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18K gold-plated stainless steel chain and pendants with coral glass beads. 18" chain
The Desert Flower Collection was inspired by the resiliency of women like May Yu Zin who come to Eden after experiencing immense disappointments and trauma. They are like the desert flowers that miraculously flourish in the harshest conditions.
May Yu Zin was one of eight siblings. Her family could never afford to send her to school, although she desperately wanted to go. Leaving her first love back in the village to pursue work in the city, she was disappointed over and over again by poorly paid jobs.
After discovering her boyfriend married another girl, a heartbroken May Yu Zin was enticed by an old friend with an attractive job offer. Luckily, the border police intercepted the trafficking attempt, and May Yu Zin found her way to Eden. Suffering from PTSD, she pushed everyone away at first. But May Yu Zin eventually flourished in counseling, entered a prestigious vocational training program, and made friends with fellow trainees.
Women like May Yu Zin must work to overcome so much, and yet they bring great joy to a desolate place just like the bursts of pink, purple, and orange found in the most remote desert environments.
About Eden Jewellery
Eden’s programs are based in South-East Asia, host to more than half of the global total of human trafficking victims. In 2014 Eden began its programs in Myanmar, a nation that has been a hotbed for human trafficking for years. Political instability, natural disasters, and internal ethnic infighting have led to a devastating lack of opportunity for the people of Myanmar. Each time we purchase a piece of jewellery from Eden we are supporting women who have experienced human trafficking and exploitation in Asia. Behind each jewellery maker is a brave story, one of suffering and trauma, but also one of healing and hope. The girls learn a skill, earn a living and are able to access community resources such as drop in centre, emergency shelter, trauma councelling, vocational training and education.
