At Revive Jewelry, every piece is crafted with intention, transforming the unseen stories of chronic illness and disease into wearable symbols of hope, strength, and awareness. Our Lupus Collection is no exception. You may be wondering: what cell image do we use to represent lupus?
Since there is no single "lupus cell," we use an image of vacuolar interface dermatitis, commonly referred to as a butterfly rash, which is a frequent and visible symptom of lupus. This histological skin slide captures the characteristic inflammation and damage that lupus causes to the skin, especially on the face. It's one of the most recognizable signs of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and serves as a fitting visual to represent the journey of lupus warriors.
Vacuolar Interface Dermatitis cell image credits: These images have been altered by cropping down, color manipulation or interpreted into drawings used for making cast pieces or cut outs. By Nephron [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]
What is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and damage across many organs including; the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain. It disproportionately affects women, particularly women of color, and symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening.
One of the hallmark symptoms is the butterfly-shaped rash that appears across the cheeks and nose, medically referred to as vacuolar interface dermatitis. This visible sign is more than skin-deep. It represents the challenges of living with an invisible illness that flares unpredictably and often goes undiagnosed for years.
To learn more about the condition and ongoing research, click here.
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Lupus Jewelry To Highlight Your Strength
Our Lupus Collection transforms the butterfly rash cell image into jewelry that raises both awareness and funds for lupus research. A few standout pieces include:
Unite for Change Stretch Bracelet
A customer favorite, this bracelet features faceted purple lepidolite beads to align with the official color of lupus awareness. The gorgeous stones surround a round charm with the vacuolar interface dermatitis image. Its stretch design makes it comfortable and easy to wear every day while sparking important conversations about lupus.
Symbolizing unity and healing, this necklace features a circular pendant encasing the lupus image. Its timeless design pairs perfectly with any outfit and serves as a daily reminder of hope and strength for those affected by lupus.
These sweet and subtle heart-shaped studs are infused with purpose. Each earring displays a miniature version of the lupus image, allowing you to wear your support close to your heart, literally. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself.
Each piece is handcrafted, hypoallergenic, and made to last with gold-filled and sterling silver materials. Plus, they come in a gift-ready box with an explanation of the image and its significance.
Supporting Lupus Research
With every purchase from our Lupus Collection, 10% of sales are donated to the Lupus Research Alliance, the largest private funder of lupus research in the world. This organization is committed to finding better treatments and ultimately a cure by supporting innovative scientific studies. Best of all, 100% of every dollar we donate goes directly to lupus research, not to overhead or administrative costs, ensuring your purchase makes a real and immediate impact.
Your jewelry does more than look beautiful; it helps fund critical breakthroughs for the lupus community. Explore the full Lupus Collection here and wear your support proudly.
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