About

Love Medals is inspired by my journey to discovering love and worthiness within myself. I grew up in a challenging environment, faced with difficulties that shaped my sense of self-worth. Yet, through it all, my heart always held onto a deeper truth - that I am, and always have been, whole and deserving of love.

After years of self-doubt, I had a profound realization: my experiences, no matter how difficult, guided me to my true purpose. That purpose is to help others recognize that they are perfect, whole, and complete, just as they are. Love Medals exist for people to see, honour, and celebrate not only themselves but also those around them.

Often this recognition shows up as celebrating courage in the face of adversity, reminding us that our struggles don’t diminish our worth - they highlight our strength. Love Medals are a symbol of this courage.

My hope is that when you wear one, you feel seen, honoured, celebrated and loved for who you are - and that you do the same for others.

Love,

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Love Medals studio is located on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. I acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to myself and my son who live, work, learn and love, grounded to this beautiful land. With deep gratitude.

CHARITY

With the sale of every piece, a percentage of yearly profits is donated to Victoria Women's Transition House, who work to address and prevent partner violence, and abuse of women and children through their services. It is a personally important cause for me. I know how incredibly essential it is to have resources available for women and children in need.

SUSTAINABILITY

I continue to seek out new ways of improving sustainability and ethical practices, working not only to do less harm, but support good. Love Medals are produced using sustainably sourced materials, whenever possible, including all packaging. My production supports a non-toxic workplace. I recycle everything I can and make sure to have time for mindful practices. Below is an overview of the materials and suppliers used.

Material	Source	Certification
Sterling Silver	Hoover & Strong (Harmony Metals)	SCS Responsible Source Certification https://www.scsglobalservices.com/certified-responsible-source-jewelry
Bronze	Rio Grande	*working on finding a more sustainable bronze source. Currently there are no certified recycled jewellery bronze suppliers.
Chain & Findings	Rio Grande	Responsible Jewellery Council, 2015 Certified Supplier. https://www.iso.org/standard/62085.html *While not 100% certified recycled metal, some of the metal used in the chain and findings is recycled.
Ribbon	Mokuba	Ribbon classification: Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class 1 (baby) https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/apply-here/standard-100-by-oeko-tex
Casting	Corvus Casting	Local artisan casting done here on Vancouver Island, BC.
Boxes & Certificates	Workhorse Press	Local letterpress printing done here in Victoria, BC.

Videography: Aaron Mallin