Description

Did you know that Tourette Syndrome occurs in 1 in 160 (0.6%) school-aged children, although it is estimated that 50% are going undiagnosed. The reported prevalence for those who have been diagnosed with Tourette is lower than the true number, most likely because tics often go unrecognized. TS affects all races, ethnic groups and ages.

We have two kids with Tourette Syndrome. Our second child was diagnosed in 2007 and our fifth child was diagnosed in 2021. Tourette Syndrome awareness, research and support are a big deal to us. We have Tourette Syndrome jewelry and will be adding more as we can. As a family and as a business we donate to the Tourette Association of America.

These bracelets are made with gold filled, sterling silver or rose gold filled beads with acrylic white beads with gold or black letters. If you choose this bracelet with sterling silver beads the letters on the color beads will still be gold or black and white.

These bracelets fit best with an accurate wrist measurement. Please measure your wrist. Choose your size in 0.25 inch increments. We suggest choosing the size just larger than your actual wrist size.

This bracelet will be made with the letters TOURETTE followed by a teal heart on a white bead, unless you indicate otherwise. Teal is the color for Tourette.

We can use up to 12 beads, including letters in white and gold, white and black or a teal heart on a white bead or a gold heart on a white bead.

Examples:

1. (teal heart)TOURETTE(teal heart) *TOURETTE in white and gold
2. (teal heart)TSMOM(teal heart) *TSMOM in white and black
3. (gold and white heart)TS(teal heart) *TS in white and gold.

The Details

Gold filled and rose gold filled jewelry contains 100% more real gold than gold plated jewelry. Gold filled jewelry is made with a thick layer of real solid 14k gold. Gold filled jewelry has the advantage of being tarnish resistant and durable. It does not flake off, rub off or turn colors, and can easily be worn by people with sensitive skin.

Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and considered a precious metal. The remaining 7.5% of the alloy is usually copper, adding strength while preserving the appearance of the pure silver. Sterling silver is also okay for most sensitive skin.

Both sterling silver and gold filled jewelry will tarnish less if stored appropriately – in something airtight – and kept clean and dry. I have found that the more I wear my sterling silver jewelry, the less it tarnishes.

All sterling silver and gold filled jewelry will come with a polishing cloth and all sterling silver jewelry will come with an anti tarnish paper to help with the care of your jewelry purchased through GiGisPetals. Jewelry that tarnishes can easily be repolished and look as good as new!

Please allow up to 5-10 business days for made-to-order items for completion, although we try to ship faster than that. Wedding orders and orders placed around holidays may take up to 15 business days to ship. Shipping is extra. All items come from a smoke-free and pet-free studio.