
DIFFICULT WOMAN – collaboration with Helen Lewis
'The difficult woman is not rude, petty or mean. she is simply willing to be awkward, if the situation demands it; demanding, if the occasion requires it; and obstinate, if someone tries to fob her off.' Helen Lewis
Helen writes:
'In early 2018, it was already apparent that the referendum on Ireland's abortion laws would be an era-defining battle. It followed two years where progressive politics seemed to be in retreat in Britain and the US, with the vote for Brexit and the election of Donald Trump. Would Ireland buck the trend by repealing the eighth amendment to the Irish constitution - which gave equal weight to the life of a woman and her foetus - and liberalising its laws? When I appeared on the BBC's Andrew Marr programme, I decided to wear a REPEAL necklace - reasoning that if branded jewellery was good enough for the Suffragettes and Suffragists, it was good enough for me. Mine came from Wear And Resist, and for days afterwards, people asked me about it. So when I finished Difficult Women, I wondered if there was a way to collaborate with Sarah again. She said yes, as did our charity partner Women for Refugee Women, and the result is stunning. Many female refugees are escaping from sexual and physical violence, and Britain should not retraumatise them as it processes their applications. Women For Refugee Women gives them a voice - through English and drama lessons - and campaigns for a fairer asylum system.'
I was absolutely delighted to be asked to make a necklace to celebrate the publication of Helen Lewis's Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights. This is a manifesto for the Difficult Woman and this necklace is the perfect accessory. A must-read for 2020 and a voice of the Persisterhood.
'Above all she knows that no woman can fight all the battles alone, no matter how difficult she is. Sometimes, she feels tired, and worn out. But one thing saves her, because a difficult woman should always find herself some other difficult women.'
£2 from the sale of every necklace will go to Women for Refugee Women – a UK-based charity that supports women who are seeking asylum and challenges the injustices they experience. They run a range of activities for refugee women, including English classes, drama and writing workshops, with the aim of empowering them to tell their own stories. Women for Refugee Women also advocates for a fair asylum process and works towards a world in which all women who cross borders have the right to safety, liberty and dignity.
Raging! Fab brooch that I’ve put on my denim jacket, it’ll be out and about for everyone to see 😁
Love them! This is my second set of XL lightning bolt earrings because I wear them all the time and I needed more colours 😂. Be prepared to be asked “where did you get those amazing earrings?!”
I absolutely love this necklace and it's a perfect way to honour this warrior woman! I have many beautiful items from this awesome little company. The quality is fabulous and the communication/customer service is outstanding- LOVE them! ❤️
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About Sarah Day
Wear and Resist is a culmination of my love of text and art. As a writer with an MFA in painting, I have always loved making and writing. I have also always loved bold, colourful jewellery, precious but inexpensive. I design and make everything in my Oxfordshire studio.
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from 1135 reviewsPretty pretty pretty necklace with a message to live by. Love it! Arrived beautifully packaged with a thank you note, which is a nice touch.

I work in a feminist arts charity once a week and we're seriously thinking of making this our team uniform (as much as we would ever put people in a uniform!). We love it! Sturdy, pretty and with a powerful message.

Thank you Sarah for a other wonderful piece of jewellery. It won't be the last piece I buy. Thank you.

Absolutely love these! best yet! Always a pleasure from buying from Sarah :)

Couldn't stop thinking about this RAGING necklace after seeing it in a fleeting ad, so tracked it down. So, so worth it with as a piece of jewellery and as a statement. Fantastic quality. Tha k you SO much for your work! Xx

I absolutely love this chain. It’s a great length and has a nice weight. Have worn it every day 🤩

Bought this mainly to wear as a bracelet - it’s so nice!! Very wearable and fab quality as always. It is a tad big on my wrist but if I post the bar through the loop twice it’s perfect 😁 Not worn as a necklace but I think I’ll probably layer it with some of my others and get max wear from it. Persist resit and hold fast. Never give up.

I found Resist on the Shopify App, where I purchase from other retailers. This was great timing as I love women related jewellery, and a small, UK business too. Lovely & easy to wear necklace, prompt shipping and Sarah has been a joy to communicate with. I think I may be back for more purchases.😁

Fantastic quality and service for a VERY reasonable price!
My wife loves it!

Got this for my partner or should I say pardner.
For her 60th
She not got it yet however I'm sure she will love it.
It's great quality and service was good.

great bracelet for my wife, arrived well packaged and in good time! Well made and a lovely design from a great company who make great things!

I love all of my Wear and Resist purchases but these earrings might be my favourite - absolutely adore! Beautiful icy blue colour with sparkle at the end, they made my ears feel special and dressed up!

I love this necklace so much! Will definitely buy more jewellery in the future! Thank you x

I bought this in glittery silver for my sister a she is not backwards at coming forward and it was a total hit! Glittery. Sweary. To the point. Perfect

I loved these earrings so much that I bought all 3 colours!
They are very light to wear and they attract lots of compliments! Totally fab!
