There's no better excuse to buy yourself some jewelry than by saying, "I'm supporting a good cause."

Ruby's Gift (2910 Selwyn Ave.) is featuring local artist and designer Sharla this Saturday, July 16.

The event will showcase her collection, "Designing For Hope." The jewelry has earthy characteristics like leaves and trees, as well as beads that will draw you in with their bright greens, aquas, oranges and reds. You won't feel guilty treating yourself if it's for a purpose — a portion of the total sales will go to her charity.

The profits will help fund her trip to Africa coming up this month. She and her two sons plan to travel to Swaziland in Africa where many people  suffer from HIV and AIDS. They plan to help garden, plant orchids, build homes and  medical centers.

The event is followed by the Benefit Party from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., which includes wine, snacks and a silent auction. Take this opportunity to meet Sharla and learn more about her cause.

An RSVP to the event is encouraged but not required. To send your RSVP, click here to their Facebook page.

For more information about Sharla and her cause visit http://d4hope.com.