By CJME News Staff

Canadian Olympic athletes to wear earrings made by Regina-based company

Aug 5, 2016 | 7:29 AM

Canadian athletes at the Rio Olympics will be sporting some very fashionable, patriotic jewelry made by a Regina-based company.

Jeweller Hillberg & Berk won a partnership agreement with the Canadian Olympic team and have created red sparkle ball earrings for the athletes to wear.

The CEO and founder of Hillberg & Berk, Rachel Mielke, said her company specifically looks for opportunities and partnerships where they can help support and empower women.

“Not only is it an awesome opportunity for us to have our product on a world stage, but also a part of the proceeds of all the sales of the earrings are going to back to the athletes that are going to Rio to help them with training,” Mielke said.

Mielke said the opportunity to be part of the athletes’ Olympic experience, from the opening ceremonies to winning medals, is a “dream come true.”

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“Everyone in our whole company is just so excited about it,” she said.

The public can purchase the same earrings that will be worn by the athletes in Rio at a Hillberg & Berk store or online.

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