Rainbow Pride Collection
LGBTQ+ Pride Collection
LGBTQ+ Pride Collection
Celebrate identity with handmade LGBTQ+ Pride Rainbow jewellery — crafted with pride, colour, and deep personal meaning. From vibrant rainbow accents to powerful symbols of love and liberation, each piece is designed to honour authenticity, visibility, and the freedom to live boldly. Created with care for those embracing who they are and shining without apology.
Our Gay Pride Rainbow collection celebrates that joy, that strength, and the right to be seen, loved, and celebrated — bright, brave, and beautifully you. 🌈
LGBTQ+ Education Area
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Being LGBTQ+ means identifying as part of a diverse community of people whose sexual orientations and/or gender identities differ from the societal norm of being heterosexual (straight) and cisgender (identifying with the gender assigned at birth).
The letters stand for:
L = Lesbian → women who are attracted to women.
G = Gay → often refers to men attracted to men, but sometimes used broadly for same-gender attraction.
B = Bisexual → people attracted to more than one gender.
T = Transgender → people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Q = Queer or Questioning →
Queer: an umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities (though some see it as a reclaimed slur, so use with care).
Questioning: people exploring their identity.
+ = everyone else who doesn’t fit neatly into those categories, such as asexual, pansexual, nonbinary, intersex, and more.
So, being LGBTQ+ is about who you’re attracted to, how you experience gender, or both. It also means belonging to a community that historically has faced discrimination but also celebrates diversity, resilience, and pride in being true to oneself.
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1. Use inclusive and affirming language
Call people by the names and pronouns they share with you (e.g., he/him, she/her, they/them).
If you’re unsure, politely ask or listen to how they introduce themselves.
Avoid making assumptions about someone’s gender, partner, or family structure.
2. Respect privacy
Don’t “out” someone (tell others about their identity) without permission.
Let them choose when, where, and with whom to share.
3. Treat them like anyone else
Their identity is just one part of who they are.
Don’t reduce them to stereotypes or make their orientation/gender the only thing you talk about.
4. Educate yourself
Learn about LGBTQ+ terms, history, and experiences on your own instead of expecting them to teach you everything.
If you make a mistake, apologize briefly, correct yourself, and move on without making it awkward.
5. Be supportive
Stand up against homophobic, transphobic, or disrespectful comments or jokes.
Celebrate their identity the way you’d celebrate any other part of someone’s life.
6. Create safe spaces
Whether in conversation, at work, or in social settings, help foster environments where people feel comfortable being themselves.
In short: listen, respect, and affirm. 🌈
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✅ Do’s
Use correct names and pronouns (and ask politely if you’re unsure).
Listen and believe people when they share their identity.
Apologize briefly if you slip up (e.g., wrong pronoun) — then move on.
Treat partners and relationships equally (e.g., “This is Alex’s partner,” not “special friend”).
Learn on your own — read articles, listen to LGBTQ+ voices, follow creators.
Stand up for them if you hear harmful jokes, slurs, or stereotypes.
Be inclusive in your language (e.g., say “everyone” instead of “ladies and gentlemen”).
Support their privacy — let them decide who to share their identity with.
❌ Don’ts
Don’t ask invasive questions (e.g., about bodies, surgeries, or sex lives).
Don’t assume someone’s identity based on looks, voice, or behavior.
Don’t out someone without their permission.
Don’t make their identity a big spectacle (avoid “Wow, I’d never guess you’re gay!”).
Don’t use stereotypes or jokes, even “positive” ones (e.g., “You must be great at fashion since you’re gay”).
Don’t dismiss or minimize their experience (avoid “It’s just a phase” or “You’re overreacting”).
👉 The golden rule: Respect LGBTQ+ people the way you’d respect anyone else — with openness, dignity, and kindness.
LGBTQ+ FAQs
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and “+” for other identities like asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary
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Sexual orientation = who you’re attracted to.
Gender identity = how you see yourself (man, woman, both, neither, etc.).
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Transgender: gender identity is different from the sex assigned at birth.
Nonbinary: a person doesn’t identify strictly as male or female.
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Bisexual: attracted to more than one gender.
Pansexual: attracted regardless of gender.
Queer: umbrella term for non-straight/non-cis identities (some reclaim it, but use with care).
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It covers other identities like asexual, aromantic, agender, intersex, pansexual, demisexual, and more.
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They show respect for someone’s identity, just like using their correct name.
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Simply: “Hi, I’m Sam, I use he/him. What pronouns do you use?”
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It’s when someone shares their LGBTQ+ identity. It matters because hiding can be stressful, and being accepted is affirming.
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Because straight/cis people don’t have to hide — LGBTQ+ people deserve the same openness and authenticity.
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Sex: physical traits (male, female, intersex).
Gender: identity (man, woman, nonbinary, etc.).
Sexuality: attraction (gay, straight, bi, etc.).
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Someone born with physical traits that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female.
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No. People don’t choose who they’re attracted to or what gender they are — it’s simply part of who they are.
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They celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, honour history, and protest ongoing discrimination.
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Discrimination, legal inequalities, violence, family rejection, and lack of healthcare access in many places.
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Listen, use correct pronouns, challenge discrimination, educate yourself, and show support.
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Drag: performance/art, often exaggerating gender for entertainment.
Transgender: someone’s real, lived gender identity.
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Not unless they bring it up. It’s personal — let them share if they want.
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Created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and diversity.
1. Origins (1978, San Francisco):
The rainbow pride flag was created by Gilbert Baker, a gay artist and activist, at the request of Harvey Milk (one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S.).
Baker wanted a positive, uplifting symbol of hope and pride for the LGBTQ+ community — something that represented diversity and love, not just resistance.
2. The Original Flag:
First flown on June 25, 1978 at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.
It had 8 colors, each with a meaning:
Hot pink = sex
Red = life
Orange = healing
Yellow = sunlight
Green = nature
Turquoise = magic/art
Indigo = serenity
Violet = spirit
3. Changes to the Design:
1979: Hot pink was removed because the fabric was too hard to find.
Later 1979: Turquoise and indigo were merged into royal blue, creating the 6-color flag we know today:
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet.
4. Symbolism:
The rainbow reflects diversity within the LGBTQ+ community.
Each stripe represents an essential part of life and community.
It became a unifying symbol, much like a national flag, but for a global movement.
5. Expansion of Flags:
Over time, many groups created variations to highlight specific identities:
Transgender Pride Flag (blue, pink, white) by Monica Helms in 1999.
Progress Pride Flag (2018, by Daniel Quasar) adds chevrons for trans people and LGBTQ+ people of color, symbolizing inclusion and progress.
Other flags represent bisexual, pansexual, asexual, nonbinary, and more communities.
6. Today:
The rainbow flag is an international symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, visibility, and resilience.
It’s flown at Pride parades, displayed in businesses, and used by allies to show support.
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It’s been reclaimed by many as an empowering umbrella term, though some still see it as offensive.
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Apologise briefly, correct yourself, and move on. Don’t make it a big deal.
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🌟 Why the Progress Pride Flag Was Created
Designed in 2018 by Daniel Quasar, a nonbinary graphic designer.
Quasar wanted to highlight groups within the LGBTQ+ community that are often marginalized — especially transgender people and LGBTQ+ people of colour.
The design also acknowledges the ongoing impact of HIV/AIDS, which disproportionately affected marginalized groups.
It was created as a call to action: the LGBTQ+ movement must continue to push for progress, not just celebrate achievements.
🌈 Meaning of the Progress Pride Flag
6 rainbow stripes (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet) → represent life, healing, sunlight, nature, harmony, and spirit.
Chevron (arrow shape) on the left side → points forward, symbolizing progress and the need to keep moving toward equality.
White, pink, and light blue stripes → taken from the transgender pride flag, representing trans and nonbinary people.
Black and brown stripes → represent LGBTQ+ people of colour, as well as those lost to or living with HIV/AIDS and the stigma surrounding it.
✨ The Message
The Progress Pride Flag is more than just a redesign — it’s a reminder that while progress has been made, the movement must stay committed to uplifting the most vulnerable members of the community.