Awards

• “Excellence in Jewelry Design 2009”
  Fashion Group International
• “Best Jewelry Designer in Dallas”
  D Magazine, August 2009
• “Texas' Next Top Designer”
  Finalist, 2007

Charities

Feeling fortunate for the ability to pursue her dream, Rachelle supports several local and national charitable organizations. She recently was elected to the Leadership Council of the Starlight Children's Foundation, and, this holiday season, designed a birthstone sterling silver star pendant that will be sold on the organization's website.

“The Inspiration for the piece was my signature sterling silver “Demetre” pendant, representing the circle of life. The birthstone, secured into the star, represents hope, heaven and the brightness of every child's life.”

Proceeds from the pendant, which can be bought online at http://www.starlight.org/texas/pendant will directly benefit critically ill children and their families.

Additional affiliations include the Sue Weaver CAUSE, supporting Consumer Awareness of Unsafe Service Employment www.sueweavercause.org and The Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation, providing surgical treatment to needy children in central Mexico.