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Dogeared is a fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewelry and gift items in Culver City, California. In 2011, Dogeared was recognized as a Benefit Corporation, "a class of corporation required by law to create a general benefit for society."

Product
Some of their most notable product lines are Make-a-Wish, Karma, and Whispers necklaces.

History
Marcia Maizel-Clarke founded Dogeared Jewels & Gifts in 1991, in Venice, California. The company made the move from Venice to Culver City in 2007. Maizel-Clarke continues to run the organization with her husband and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Merlin Clarke.

Dogeared.com was launched in November 2006. Currently, the website delivers to over 20 international locations.

Dogeared has also featured two product lines based on the movies Sex and the City (film) and Eat Pray Love

In 2011, the Los Angels Business Journal recognized owners Marcia and Merlin Clarke, for their recent Global Citizen Award presented by World as One.

Charities
Dogeared currently partners with four non-profit organizations: Heal the Bay, Stand Up to Cancer, Girls Learn International, and One Voice. A portion of profits from their “Karma in Action” collection sales are donated to each organization.