Loree Rodkin designs a bracelet for the J/P Haitian Relief Organization

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Jewelry designer Loree Rodkin is best known for her extravagant pieces with a gothic twist worn by fans like Cher and Madonna, but her latest venture is far from being moody or dark. Rodkin has designed the Brighter Future bracelet, a strand of tamarind wood beads with a gray diamond and sapphire embellished silver Hamsa hand pendant and a silver dog tag pendant that reads “Brighter Future.”

All proceeds from the sales of the bracelet (which goes on sale at www.loreerodkin.com Thursday) will benefit Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization.

“Sean Penn is an old friend from my film business days,” said Rodkin in a news statement. “I so admire his tireless and perilous efforts in helping the Haitians.”

The Brighter Future bracelet is $250.

--Melissa Magsaysay

Photo: Loree Rodkin Brighter Future bracelet/Loree Rodkin