Shetland based jeweler Karlin Anderson has launched a collection of contemporary jewelry in partnership with Hope for Justice, a UK based charity that aims to end modern slavery and human trafficking.

10% of the price paid for each piece of Karlin’s “Freedom Collection” will be donated to Hope for Justice to help their work in preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives, and reforming society.

Karlin said, “there is so much unrest and inequality in the world which has left people desperate and vulnerable to the false promises of traffickers, and modern slavery takes many forms such as sexual exploitation, forced labour and domestic servitude, which are more common than many people may realise.”

Karlin said, “Ultimately, the Freedom Collection is a declaration of human dignity, and I want the wearer of these pieces to be reminded of their own value. Culturally and socially, jewelry is often used to say something about who we are and these pieces declare that we are precious, free, and have intrinsic value no matter what. And if you give these pieces to a loved one, you are reminding them they are precious and you are contributing to the freedom of others who have been robbed of their sense of worth.”

The Freedom Collection can be viewed and purchased at Karlin’s workshop in Hoswick, Shetland or online at www.karlinanderson.com/freedom.

Most pieces have a range of customisation options and the price range is £79 to £450.