Monday, January 19, 2009

Medical tags made fashionable with diamond jewelry



Jeweler Susan Eisen has created fashionable diamond jewelry that features medical tags for people who suffer from serious diseases. She was inspired to create the diamond jewelry after her own struggle with Type 1 diabetes.

“Many people with medical conditions refuse to wear medical identification because of its medical appearance,” Eisen says. “As a jewelry designer, I challenged myself to design a fashionable bracelet that delivers emergency information, but is a delight to wear!”

After years of research and development, Eisen came up with the LIFETAG brand. The jewelry carries a medical tag that can be seen by medical professionals but is more discreet than a medical bracelet. Her jewelry collection includes diamond crosses, diamond pendants, key chains, dog tags, silver jewelry, diamond jewelry, gold jewelry, and gemstone jewelry.

Eisen’s website also features estate and antique diamond jewelry, with some items dating back to the 19th century. There priciest item for sale? A platinum and diamond deco style bracelet – with a total diamond weight of 28 carats -- listed for $49,400.

Eisen hopes that her LIFETAG diamond jewelry designs will encourage others to wear medical tags. And why not? Her designs just might save your life.