“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” - Michelle Obama
Herd of Courage
Herd of Courage gives honor and a community for all of the women facing their personal story with breast cancer. Herd of Courage was born to ease the financial burdens often faced during treatment, build a community for warriors, survivors, and thrivers, and offer loved ones a chance to alleviate some of the stress felt during treatment.
The Herd of Courage Motto:
Unique and Unified
Who we are
Elaine and Brandon Stiefel are the founders of Herd of Courage. They wanted to create a way for women to feel connected and a part of a community while facing their own breast cancer journey. A breast cancer survivor herself, Elaine recognized through her personal experience common themes arose: medical bills, lethargy, pain, exhaustion, isolation, and extreme changes happening to your body. She wanted to offer support, both community-oriented and financially, for those going through a similar journey. A portion of the profit from each sale will go to support women who are facing barriers pre and post treatment with breast cancer.
The Bracelet
The Herd of Courage bracelet was created with intentionality and purpose. The rose quartz beads symbolize the therapeutic properties of unconditional love, compassion, and emotional healing. The black onyx beads symbolize protection, strength, and grounding. It helps create inner strength and stability, and is associated with overcoming challenges and determination for the person wearing it.
There are three sterling silver charms: a compass, a ribbon, and an elephant. The compass serves as a reminder to hold onto your values during the toughest times and to remember who you are as a person. It also is a reminder that other breast cancer survivors and thrivers are here to guide you with support when you need or want it. The ribbon is symbolic of the breast cancer survivorship and the women who have overcome and continue to overcome the harsh realities of this disease. Finally, the elephant represents all of the women in our herd. The women who will be here to support, guide, and lift you up when you are walking through your unique process with cancer.
At Herd of Courage Jewelry, we create meaningful, seasonally inspired jewelry that grounds the soul and celebrates the beauty of nature and life’s moments. Our mission is to reconnect people with what matters most—peace, presence, and purpose—through thoughtfully crafted pieces made with genuine materials and heartfelt intention.
Each collection is released only four times a year, designed to reflect the colors, feelings, and memories of the seasons. In a world full of noise and constant motion, our jewelry serves as a reminder to pause, reflect, and recharge—whether you're an introvert finding calm in nature or an extrovert drawn to joyful celebration.
We honor resilience and presence through our Legacy Line and our Signature Line, dedicated to those embracing life’s journey with courage. These pieces serve as tangible reminders to live in the moment, stay grounded, and cherish every day.
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
We envision a world where people feel connected—within themselves and to one another—through symbols of strength, beauty, and shared experience. At Herd of Courage, we believe in the power of unity, storytelling, and nature to restore and inspire. Our goal is to create more than jewelry; we create moments of meaning, courage, and connection.
Through our community, our designs, and our mission, we aim to uplift others, celebrate life’s seasons, and bring people together—stronger, grounded, and united as one herd.
With Sincere Gratitude,
Elaine Stiefel, designer and owner of Herd of Courage Jewelry, LLC.
