starfish project 2016 catalog
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R E S T O R I N G H O P E T O T R A F F I C K E D W O M E N
A J E W E L R Y C O M P A N Y T H A T
CHANGES LIVES
A J E W E L R Y C O M P A N Y T H A T
CHANGES LIVES
Eight years ago a group of friends witnessed the heart-breaking reality of women trapped
in sexual exploitation. Compelled by a deep desire to love and serve these women, they
decided to do something about it and Starfish Project was born.
Five brave women were the first to trust the Project’s founders and take the step out of
exploitation to begin a new life.
Three branches have since developed in Asia, with the jewelry business providing women
with meaningful employment in a safe and supportive environment. Women who come to
Starfish Project have been physically, emotionally, and sexually abused and see no way out
of their situation. As they work in the company, women also receive housing, counseling,
education, vocational training and health care. They begin to see themselves as worthwhile,
capable, and loved and can pursue a brighter future for themselves and their families. At
Starfish Project, women begin by making jewelry and over time grow to take on greater
roles in the organization’s leadership and in the realization of its vision.
One by one, exploited women empower themselves and recognize their value through re-
ceiving social, emotional and practical opportunities.
If our story inspires you, come and join us. Go to www.starfish-project.com/join-the-movement to see current opportunities.
OUR STORY
Photography: Luke Cleland | clelandstudios.com Design: Kaylan Whitaker
Prices are subject to change at the discretion of Starfish Project.
*Names of Starfish employees have been changed to protect their privacy.
Some Starfish Project products use natural stone. Size and color may vary on these items.
WWW.STARF ISH-PROJEC T.COM
梦想MENG XIANG DREAM
A. Janea 226-006 Agate & amber glass pendant necklace $38.99 ¥240
B. Hunter 226-005 Amber glass and gold bar necklace $46.99 ¥295
Fa Fa, Headquarters
“I KNOW NOW THAT I CANNOT
TRUST OTHERS IF I DO NOT
TRUST MYSELF.”
A.
B.
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Jenny McGee- Founder
I WANTED TO SEE THE GIRLS
CATCH THEIR DREAMS, BUT I
REALIZED THAT POVERTY HAS A
WAY OF STRIPPING PEOPLE OF
THEIR ABILITY TO DREAM.
A. Rhea 222-026 Natural stone necklace $29.99 ¥185 B. Abby 212-021 Black coral bar necklace $24.99 ¥155
C. Aria 222-028 Agate & wood pendant necklace $32.99 ¥205
A.
B. C.
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A. Liv 126-007g Gold-colored bead & chain earrings $19.99 ¥125 B. Ellery 226-010 Crystal, gold-colored bead & chain necklace
$42.99 ¥265 C. Hilary 112-002m Black agate & chain earrings $19.99 ¥125
D. Viola 226-009 Black agate & gold-colored bead necklace $54.99 ¥340
“WHEN GIVEN REAL RESPONSIBILITIES
AND REAL OPPORTUNITIES, SURVIVORS
OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND
EXPLOITATION ACHIEVE MUCH MORE
THAN WE THOUGHT POSSIBLE. WE CAN
EXPECT MORE.”
Jenny McGee, Founder
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Windy, Headquarters
“I REALIZED WHEN YOU ACCEPT
YOURSELF; IT IS EASIER TO
ACCEPT OTHERS.”
A. Avery 213-010 Agate & gold necklace $48.99 ¥305 B. Jacinda 126-005g Crystal & gold earrings $32.99 ¥205
A. B.
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A. Addison 122-024n Natural stone pendant earrings $24.99 ¥155 B. Charlie 105-118s Stainless steel post earrings $26.99 ¥170
C. Avril 112-001g White turquoise & black coral earrings $19.99 ¥125 D. Zarah 122-026g Stone & gold plated earrings $27.99 ¥175
E. Yvonne 126-009g Stainless steel gold post earrings $26.99 ¥170 F. Loran 122-027n Agate & chain earrings $24.99 ¥155
A. B.
C. D.
E. F.
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A. Tabitha 218-003 Red coral necklace $74.99 ¥465 B. Selma 204-015 Tibetan bead and chain necklace $74.99 ¥465
A.
B.
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A. Dani 205-044 Metal tassel necklace $32.99 ¥205 B. Ira 222-029 Natural stone pendant necklace $37.99 ¥235
C. Marydel 222-025 Crystal & chain tassel necklace $46.99 ¥295
A. Dani 205-044 Metal tassel necklace $32.99 ¥205 B. Ira 222-029 Natural stone pendant necklace $37.99 ¥235
C. Marydel 222-025 Crystal & chain tassel necklace $46.99 ¥295
A.
B. C.
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A. Joleen 213-012 Purple agate & gold necklace (18”) $46.99 ¥295 B. Chelsea 205-040 Quartz & gold necklace (16”) $19.99 ¥125
C. Ivy 213-011 White crystal & gold necklace (18”) $36.99 ¥230 D. Tyra 213-013 Double white crystal & gold necklace (34”) $37.99 ¥235
E. Belle 226-004 Gold bow pendant necklace (16”) $25.99 ¥165 F. Jeri 226-007 Crystal & gold pendant necklace (18”) $29.99 ¥185
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
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A. Irena 426-004 Tri-layered bright gold bracelet $27.99 ¥175 B. June 426-003 Bright gold bar bracelet $17.99 ¥110
C. Elma 426-001 White glass & gold bracelet $14.99 ¥95 D. Easton 413-001 White crystal & gold bracelet $19.99 ¥125
E. Grace 426-002 Natural crystal & gold bracelet $14.99 ¥95
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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A. Emma 205-098 Two-tone metal & chain necklace $42.99 ¥265 B. Courtney-Gold 205-115-4 Gold fringe necklace $29.99 ¥185
C. Reed 126-008g Crystal & gold studs $24.99 ¥155 D. Iris 126-004g Crystal & gold earrings $29.99 ¥185
E. Rita-Gold 105-115-4g Gold fringe earrings $17.99 ¥110
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
“WOMEN COMING OUT OF EXPLOITATION
ENJOY THEIR WORK FOR THE FIRST TIME
IN THEIR LIVES. THEY ARE A PART OF
SOMETHING BIGGER THAN THEMSELVES,
AND THEY LEARN TO DREAM FOR THE
FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES.”
Jenny McGee- Founder
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STARFISH GIRL
A. Ariana 405-017 Engraved silver bangle $29.99 ¥185 B. Amy 405-001 Engraved silver bangle $27.99 ¥175
C. Skyler 405-023 Engraved silver bracelet $22.99 ¥145 D. Reagan 405-022 Silver bracelet $24.99 ¥155
E. Peyton 405-020 Engraved silver bracelet $24.99 ¥155 F. Cadence 405-018 Engraved silver bracelet $18.99 ¥120
A.
B.
STARFISH GIRL
C.
D.
E.
F.
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A. Wynne 126-011g Stainless steel silver & gold earrings $29.99 ¥185 B. Libby 105-098s Two-tone hoop earrings $17.99 ¥110
C. Ronnie 105-035s Two-tone circular lattice earrings $15.99 ¥100
A.
B.
C.
C.
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“WHEN I CAME TO STARFISH IT
WAS WINTER; EVERYTHING WAS
DARK AND DEAD. THE SPRING
DID FINALLY COME THOUGH AND
LIFE STARTED TO SHOW; I HAD
HOPE AND BEAUTY CAME FORTH.
EVENTUALLY THE WINTER COMES
AGAIN BUT THAT’S OK BECAUSE
IT’S DIFFERENT NOW. THIS TIME
YOU KNOW THAT THE SPRING WILL
COME, AND THERE IS HOPE.”
A. Udele 205-042 Tibetan red & silver necklace $44.99 ¥275 B. Heather 204-013 Turquoise, scarlet, & jasper necklace $47.99 ¥300
C. Cassidy 205-043 Green agate & silver pendant necklace $32.99 ¥205
A.
Bei Li , Headquarters
B.
C.
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A. Adalyn 122-025n Natural stone, wood, & brass earrings $22.99 ¥145 B. Isa 222-027 Natural stone & wood necklace $42.99 ¥265
“BEFORE COMING TO STARFISH I NEVER FELT
LOVED, AFTER COMING HERE, I REALLY FEEL
LOVED EVERY DAY.”
Xiao Wang, I l lume Branch
A.
B.
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A. Teresa 403-001 Mother of pearl stretch bracelet $29.99 ¥185 B. Brooklyn 205-046 Black & silver chain necklace $42.99 ¥265
C. Lana 203-031 Mother of pearl necklace $29.99 ¥185 D. Nevaeh 209-028 Pearl & chain necklace $90.00 ¥550
A.
B.
C.
D.
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A. Layla 205-047 Light gold stainless steel bar with cut-out cross necklace $38.99 ¥240 B. River 205-050 Stainless steel gold
triangle pendant necklace $36.99 ¥230 C. Sane 205-049 Stainless steel gold chevron pendant necklace $36.99 ¥230
D. Madelyn 205-048 Light gold stainless steel bar necklace $34.99 ¥220
A.
B.
C.
D.
All necklaces available in silver: A. Layla 205-047-2 $38.99 ¥240 B. River 205-050-2 $36.99 ¥230
C. Sane 205-049-2 $36.99 ¥230 D. Madelyn 205-048 $34.99 ¥220
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A. Ellie 206-016 Gold-colored metal beads & pink leather necklace $48.99 ¥305
B. Kennedy 205-045 Copper-colored pendant & chain necklace $49.99 ¥310
A.
B.
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A. Bridget-Moonstone 105-005s, Moonstone earrings B. Bridget-Crystal 105-030s Crystal earrings $17.99 ¥110
C. Leia 105-015s Bali ball earrings $15.99 ¥100 D. Marsha 105-110s Silver lattice teardrop earrings $17.99 ¥110
E. Annika 105-113s Silver toned bead earrings $15.99 ¥100 F. Brea-Gunmetal 106-033-1m Gunmetal petal earrings $15.99 ¥100
A. B. C.
D. E. F.
“THE CLASSES HAVE GIVEN
ME THE MOTIVATION TO
STUDY MORE AND TAKE
INITIATIVE TO DO THINGS.”
Xiao Qi , Headquarters
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A. Melissa 226-016 Pearl & gold chain necklace $59.99 ¥370 B. Anastasia 426-016 Pearl & gold chain bracelet $39.99 ¥250
C. Colette 206-018 Gold-colored wood beads & rope necklace $37.99 ¥235
A. B.
C.
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A. Talia 212-022 Jade & black coral necklace $38.99 ¥240 B. Erica-Purple 213-022-2 C. Erica-Red 213-022-3, D. Erica-Green 213-022-1,
E. Erica-Turquoise 213-022, Agate & gold necklace $37.99 ¥235
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
PRODUCT
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A. Ivana 207-012 White, brown, & black coconut shell bead necklace $42.99 ¥265
B. Blake 407-002 Wood stretch bracelet $22.99 ¥145
Jenny McGee- Founder
I WANTED TO SEE THE GIRLS CATCH THEIR DREAMS,
BUT I REALIZED THAT POVERTY AS A WAY OF STRIP-
PING PEOPLE OF THEIR ABILITY TO DREAM.
A.
B.
I WANTED TO SEE THE GIRLS CATCH THEIR DREAMS,
BUT I REALIZED THAT POVERTY AS A WAY OF STRIP-
PING PEOPLE OF THEIR ABILITY TO DREAM.
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Jenny McGee- Founder
I WANTED TO SEE THE GIRLS CATCH THEIR DREAMS,
BUT I REALIZED THAT POVERTY AS A WAY OF STRIP-
PING PEOPLE OF THEIR ABILITY TO DREAM.
A. Enya 207-011 Multi-colored coconut shell bead & polyester cord necklace $47.99 ¥300
B. Randi 126-006n Red & gold-plated copper bead earrings $24.99 ¥155
A.
B.
I WANTED TO SEE THE GIRLS CATCH THEIR DREAMS,
BUT I REALIZED THAT POVERTY AS A WAY OF STRIP-
PING PEOPLE OF THEIR ABILITY TO DREAM.
MODEL
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A. Rita-Gunmetal 105-115-1m Fringe earrings $17.99 ¥110 B. Ally 105-012s Crystal & hoop earrings $17.99 ¥110
C. Joana-Silver 105-031s Silver leaf earrings $19.99 ¥125 D. Courtney-Gunmetal 205-115-1 Fringe necklace $29.99 ¥185
E. Nora 205-045-4 Petite disk layering necklace $14.99 ¥95 F. Eve-Silver 205-031 Silver leaf bib necklace $44.99 ¥275
A.
B.
C.
D. E.
F.
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A. Charlotte 205-030 Silver pendant charm necklace $32.99 ¥205 B. Kara 205-045-3 Silver chain layering necklace $24.99 ¥155
C. Rory 206-008 Antique gold locket necklace $32.99 ¥205 D. Serena 222-023 Silver & crystal pendant necklace $32.99 ¥205
E. Cara 205-012 Circular lattice necklace $32.99 ¥205 F. Gwenyth 206-007 Antique gold & emerald necklace $32.99 ¥205
“I LOVE TAKING HEALTH
CLASSES BECAUSE I
HAVE THE CHANCE TO
LEARN HOW TO HELP
MY FAMILY BECOME
HEALTHIER TO PROVIDE
THEM WITH A BETTER
FUTURE.”
Ling Ling, Rivers ide Branch
B.
D.
A. C.
E. F.
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A. Kaylan 212-020 White, blue, & gold bead necklace $57.99 ¥360 B. Willa 113-022g Blue crystal & gold earrings $19.99 ¥125
C. Lola 213-024 Blue crystal pendant & gold necklace $32.99 ¥205
A.
B.
C.
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A. Greta-White 222-010-1 Quartz necklace $34.99 ¥220 B. Greta-Blue 222-010-3 Quartz necklace $34.99 220¥
C. Kendra-Blue 122-010-3m Quartz earrings $22.99 ¥145 D. Kendra-White 122-010-1n Quartz earrings $22.99 ¥145
E. Kendra-Tea Rose 122-010-2n Quartz earrings $22.99 ¥145 F. Greta-Tea Rose 222-010-2 Quartz necklace $34.99 ¥220
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
MODEL54
A. Tiana 206-047 Antique gold arrow necklace $15.99 ¥100 B. Francina-Antique Gold 106-028n Teardrop earrings $17.99 ¥110
C. Brea-Antique Gold 106-033-2n Petal earrings $15.99 ¥100 D.. Gail 106-014n Antique gold pendant & chain earrings $17.99 ¥110
A.
C.
A.
B.
C.
D.
D.
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A. Estelle-Silver 16” 205-023, 18” 205-028 Silver starfish necklace $34.99 ¥220
B. Estelle-Gold 16” 205-023-2, 18” 205-028-2 Gold starfish necklace $37.99 ¥235 C. Stella 105-041s Silver starfish earrings $19.99 ¥125
D. Honor 205-039 Starfish in circle (a set of 2 silver necklaces) $45.00 ¥275 E. Becca 204-045 Two-tone ring necklace $19.99 ¥125
A. Estelle-Silver 16” 205-023, 18” 205-028 Silver starfish necklace $34.99 ¥220
B. Estelle-Gold 16” 205-023-2, 18” 205-028-2 Gold starfish necklace $37.99 ¥235 C. Stella 105-041s Silver starfish earrings $19.99 ¥125
D. Honor 205-039 Starfish in circle (a set of 2 silver necklaces) $45.00 ¥275 E. Becca 204-045 Two-tone ring necklace $19.99 ¥125
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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A. Gloria 209-034 Girls pearl & ribbon necklace $29.99 ¥185 B. Bernadette 122-024s Crystal starfish earrings $14.99 ¥95
C. Dylan-Pink 222-018-1 Girls starfish necklace $22.99 ¥145 D. Astrid-Pink 422-018-1 Girls starfish bracelet $19.99 ¥125
A. B.
C. D.
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A. Lisa-Rose 202-005, B. Lisa-Blue 202-003, C. Lisa-Silver 202-002, Glass starfish necklace $24.99 ¥155
D. Zane 505-003 Stainless steel Chinese character “hope” key chain &19.99 ¥125
A. B. C.
D.
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FINAL PAGE
Con t a c t u s :
C U S TO M E R S E R V I C E @ S TA R F I S H - P R OJ E C T. CO M
Fo r mo r e i n f o rma t i o n an d t o o r d e r o n l i n e v i s i t
W W W. S TA R F I S H - P R OJ E C T. CO M
Before I came to Starfish Project, my life was very dark. I struggled to earn enough money to
raise two kids without financial help from my husband who had left our family. Because I had
only received a third-grade education, it was tough to find a job that would make ends meet.
I lost my job as a cleaner because I became ill. In a place of desperation and with the need
to feed my children, I found myself working in a brothel and eventually ended up as a boss,
recruiting other women to work there as well.
Things changed when someone from Starfish Project reached out and befriended me. For the
first time I felt loved and accepted. I realized that this was not what I wanted to do with my
life and made the choice to leave that world of exploitation. At Starfish Project, I’ve received
many kinds of support: counseling, computer classes, training in conflict resolution and
emotion management, and support for my children’s education. But most of all, I’ve received
the support and encouragement to become a leader. Where I once recruited women to work
in the brothels, I now lead the teams that go out weekly to draw women out of that dark
place and into a life of hope. My children are so proud of me now for how I have changed and
the work that I do to change other women’s lives. My dream is to reach many more women
trapped in exploitation and love them into the light.
STORY OF HOPE