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ACT UP

Sterling Silver Matchstick

Symbolic Pride Jewelry

Ethically Sourced Materials

Designed & Made in NYC

'The celeb-approved jewelry every man should own'

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Product Description

Rage rage against the dying of the light

 

Matchstick made from sterling silver

  

This version of the matchstick takes its name from one of Mark’s favorite revolutionary groups, ACT UP; founded in 1987 during the AIDS epidemic, ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) were known for their aggressive and penetrating displays of protest

  

Commissioned by I Heart and Proctor and Gamble as the artist gift for their Can't Cancel Prideconcert event, the matchstick is meant to represent how change begins with a single strike, with the torch of revolution passed between generations; from Elton John to Brandi Carlile, from Melissa Etheridge to Adam Lambert, from Ricky Martin to Kim Petras, there is a light that never goes out

  

Can't Cancel Pride was born of the pandemic as a way to ensure the celebration and urgency of pride continued during uncertain and isolated times - the pandemic canceled many things, but not the gays; it was such a success, it is now in its 4th year and has raised over $17 million dollars for LGBTQ+ charities

  

Made in NYC, using Italian sterling silver and other ethically sourced materials, always

  

Learn more about our practices and values here

Additional Information

1.75" polished pendant

 

On 16, 20 or 24" cable chain made of 1.7mm links

Care

We want your jewelry to inspire you for years to come. Clean your pieces regularly with the anti-tarnishing polishing cloth included in your order. Do not use cleansing agents and minimize exposure to saltwater and chemicals.

 

Check our product care page for more details.

Shipping

Please allow 5 days for shipping

 

Free shipping on all domestic orders and free international shipping on orders over $300

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Daily Beast

'A jewelry line for the explorer at heart'
Huffington Post

'T suggests: A line of queer talismans'
NYTimes T Mag


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Quite possibly the best-smelling package you'll ever receive.  Packed in recycled, compostable packaging; with a little something hand-added by us, just because.

Quite possibly the best-smelling package you'll ever receive.  Packed in recycled, compostable packaging; with a little something hand-added by us, just because.

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