Fashion designers are beginning to do more than create what’s fashionable; they’re now responsible for creating opportunity in less fortunate countries. The success has already been seen through the work of the Toms Shoes and EyeWear business, which serves as inspiration for the founders of Cayetano Legacy Collection [CLC], a company based in metro New York City and Los Angeles.

Cayetano Legacy Collection, a women’s fashion accessories brand that designs luxury statement jewelry pieces using genuine stones such as jade, amethyst, citrine and pearls, was formed in 2011 by sisters Karen Cayetano Leano, Gail Cayetano and Christine Cayetano Brigino, first generation Filipino Americans. With their deep experience in both the business world and fashion industry, they’ve come together to form a brand that not only gives back to the beautiful but third world country of the Philippine Islands by sourcing material from there, but also partners with the country’s programs which train the citizens to construct their designs, effectively creating more jobs to boost its economy.

While the company plans to expand their jewelry offerings with new styles each season, plans are also underway to debut a new handbag line, exclusively sourced and made in the Philippines through the design and manufacturing training programs that CLC supports.

Here are four of their most popular necklaces from their Fall Collection:

Irene

This hand embroidered bib style statement necklace consists of large yellow agate stones surrounded by gold Japanese seed beads. It is enforced with black felt backing. Black ribbon makes this piece adjustable in length.

Price: $179

Norma

This bib necklace consists of multiple gemstones perfect for adding a splash of color to wardrobes. It consists of genuine turquoise, tiger eye, and howlite accented with gold and silver seed beads. Black ribbon makes this piece adjustable in length.

Price: $119

Dominga

This stunningly delicate necklace is comprised of German crystals artistically wired together and draped in a waterfall fashion to bring class to any style. Black ribbon makes this piece adjustable in length.

Price: $169

Melissa

This piece is comprised of brown mother-of-pearl and Swarovski crystals artistically hand-wired into flowers. Myriads of the flowers are draped together to form this eye catching necklace.

Price: $179

All photos courtesy of Cayetano Legacy Collection.