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How to Wear American Red Cross Jewelry

Putting on American Red Cross jewelry is more than a fashion statement. It also demonstrates your support for the volunteers who assist those in need. Wear American Red Cross Jewelry by correctly representing the goodwill group's logo. In essence, capture the agency's spirit by donning a red cross on all your handmade (or purchased) jewelry.

Things You'll Need

  • Red Cross charms
  • American Red Cross pins
  • Chain-link or other bracelet
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Instructions

  1. Customize Your Wardrobe with American Red Cross Pins

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      Decorate your wardrobe with American Red Cross pins. Dressing up your hats, lapels and backpacks is a great way to wear American Red Cross pins.

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      Collect vintage pins. The American Red Cross is known worldwide for its logo and pins. Fill your collection with green- and red-enamel WWII volunteer pins, sterling-silver cross pins, and blue, gold and red nurse pins.

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      Get people to notice your message by diversifying your pin collection. A good place to find vintage and new American Red Cross pins is a specialty antique shop. Also, spot unique Red Cross pins at thrift stores, garage sales and antique fairs.

    Make an American Red Cross Awareness Bracelet

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      Decide what style bracelet you want. A traditional chain-link charm bracelet will come in 14-carat gold, gold-filled or sterling silver. For a down-to-earth look, consider leather bands or braided rope bracelets.

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      Gather American Red Cross charms to hang from your bracelet. Today, charms come in many fashions depicting the Red Cross. Wear a variety of charms, from white medical trucks with a red cross to volunteer symbols and solid crosses.

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      Add each charm to a chain-link bracelet. Space out the charms well on the bracelet. Keep a few links free between each charm to lend balance to your bracelet. This way, the charms will have a more visual appeal. Adjust your spacing according to the size of the links.

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      Decorate your leather or rope jewelry with Red Cross accents. Loop one Red Cross charm onto a leather band or bangle bracelet. Build a collection of American Red Cross charms you can mix and match on a band.

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