What does jewelry have to do with feminism? For designer, Cassie Herzog, the two are inextricably linked. Herzog is the creator of Lux & Luca Jewelry Co., a feminine and edgy line of accessories that is particularly appropriate paired with the current movement toward female empowerment the country is experiencing. Herzog hammers messages like "Defy," and "Darling Be Daring" into gold, sterling silver and copper bracelets and rings, with the hope that when people look down at these creations, they’ll feel encouraged to do just that.

"I want these to be inspiring, especially in this sh*tball political climate, the way #MeToo and all of these things that are happening are," explained Herzog. "I think being able to look down at your wrist every day and see 'Nasty Woman' or 'Do Epic Shit' will inspire women to do their thing, speak their mind and not let the man get them down."

Herzog's latest creation is a line with a philanthropic component. She will donate 25 percent of the proceeds from her "Time's Up," cuffs to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.

Read the full article about the designer in Denver combining political messages with jewelry by Jennifer Tom at 303 Magazine.