Liberian Lemonade

So we’ve all heard the expression “making lemons into lemonade”, but Lovetta Conto takes things to a whole new level.

Designer of Akawelle jewelry, Conto is a Liberian raised during the civil war who took bullet casings:

… and made them into this inspirational jewelry:

All proceeds go to support the Strongheart House, where orphaned or displaced refugees can live, get an education, and learn life skills.

Making bullets into jewelry – now that’s a sweet twist.