The Queen is Back! Whimsical Kidney Transplant Jewelry

I began making my Queen of Parts jewelry about 2005. They are made from my collection of kidney beads and vintage crown pin/brooches, popular in the 1950’s-1960’s, although this style brooch is still being made in some contemporary costume jewelry collections. These pieces have been refurbished with kidney beads and drops so are now OOAK (one-of-a-kind). All are fanciful and playful gifts, yet, they have elegance and show symbolism to honor the Gift of Life.

Myra Schwartz
TransplantGifts.com

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Having worked in photography, printmaking, painting, dollmaking, quilting, ceramics and lampworking glass beads, I finally found my creative home in jewelry making. While working with beads and jewelry design full time since 1991, I’ve managed to combine that passion with my experience as a kidney patient.

Since losing my own kidney function, my heroic living donor gave me not only the Gift of Life but also the true meaning of giving. The words Precious Kidney ring in my heart daily. She inspired me to create this line of special jewelry.