Introducing the

power up

collection

self-defense inspired gems

Why Power Up?

As an Asian-American woman I’ve been especially alarmed by the steep rise in anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. over the past 12 months.

Being singled out or attracting unwanted attention for looking different is not new for me — and most of my Asian-American sisters can probably relate — however being scared of physical violence and being blamed for COVID, is.  

I want to help change this. 

My latest collection, Power Up, is comprised of self-defense inspired gems. As a longtime practitioner of martial arts (Muay Thai boxing and more recently, Brazilian Jujitsu) I know that in dangerous situations on the street, the best defense is often avoiding direct contact. However, there are times when you have to fight.

With that in mind, I’ve created pieces that promote personal safety (jeweled necklaces with functional safety whistles) and/or serve a protective function (silver knuckle rings that say “don’t mess with me” and necklace clasps and that also double as handheld spikes), while being beautiful and safe to wear. Some pieces in the collection are more ornamental and comprise details relating to Asian culture: the use of jade, which is valued as a protective stone (Chinese parents tie jade rings on red cord around their children’s necks for protection of body and spirit) or metal spikes and studs I found  in a small leather workshop in Hong Kong over 10 years ago.

This is the first edition of my POWER UP collection and I will continue to post new pieces on my website as I finish them. Most designs are also available in custom sizes and stones—if you have something specific in mind, please send me an email or DM on Instagram @amuletbyd_jewelry.

POWER UP is meant to make the wearer look and feel strong, while fighting the good fight: 25% of the proceeds from the first edition will be donated to StopAAPIHate (More information about the organization below).

Stay strong, friends!

x Doris

More about StopAAPIHate (Insta @StopAAPIHate):

StopAAPIHate reports and documents the widespread nature of racism against Asian Americans. Founded by three leading Asian advocacy groups — the Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council, Chinese for Affirmative Action, and the Asian American Studies Department of San Francisco State University — StopAAPIHate uses its data to inform policies and coordinate with governments, school districts, and community groups to fight anti-Asian racism.