In 1970, a young lawyer took on a tax case that nobody thought was particularly important.
What makes it special:
- Sterling silver with thick gold gilding, built to actually hold up over time
- Premium freshwater pearl at the center, not an afterthought accent
- A piece with real meaning behind it, if that matters to you
Details:
- Material: Sterling silver with thick gold gilding
- Pearl: Premium freshwater pearl
- Inspired by: Moritz v. Commissioner, 1970 — a case about equality for everyone
- For: Anyone who believes real feminism means real equality
Caring For Your Jewelry:
This piece should be stored in a cool, dry place and cleaned carefully with a soft non-abrasive cloth to maintain shine. Read our jewelry care guide to find out how best to care for your jewelry.
Inspiration:
Her client was a bachelor who had been denied a caregiver deduction — a deduction routinely granted to women, but not to men. The case was called Moritz v. Commissioner. She won. And in winning, she quietly began dismantling a legal system that had been limiting people on both sides of the gender line for decades.
That's what real equality looks like — not women winning at the expense of men, or men winning at the expense of women, but everyone getting the same shot. It sounds obvious. It took a lot of work to make it even partially true.
This earring is for that kind of energy. Sterling silver with thick gold gilding, because some things deserve to be built to last. A freshwater pearl at the center, for the wisdom that comes from knowing exactly what you're standing for.
Wear it like you mean it.
