Watch How It's Done: The Making of a UNICEF Market Hand-Carved Jade Bracelet

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Channel: UNICEF USA · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Meet Ruben and Gilda Perez

Ruben grew up in a family of jewelers. Gilda grew up in a family of woodworkers. 

When they decided to marry, they joined artistic forces, too.

Together they create beautiful jade bracelets plus necklaces and earrings that set off the stone, which is native to Peru.  

“Our parents taught us the value of hard work and that art is an expression of culture. Thanks to this legacy, our children are learning to love what they do, and to do it better and better.”

Check out Ruben and Gilda's entire UNICEF Market Collection here:
https://www.market.unicefusa.org/artistdetail/?faid=8685

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