For years, I’ve coveted.

Yes, coveted — that thing we’re not supposed to do.  I fought hard against it, but the draw of the gorgeous necklaces created by The Vintage Pearl was just toooooooooo strong.

To my happy, happy surprise, Erin (the creative genius behind the Tulsa based shop) agreed that I needed to stop my coveting ways and told me I could review one of her necklaces.

Be. Still. My. Heart.

The choices were endless — simple, stamped necklaces and bracelets OR some of The Vintage Pearl’s newest creations, the vintage-inspired, hand sculpted silver necklaces.

It took F-O-R-E-V-E-R to choose but I did it: the vintage silver charm necklace won. . . a beautiful and elegant way to show off my kids, through their initials.

I’ve been wearing this necklace EVERYWHERE – the grocery store, Church, out on date nights with the Hubby . . . and no matter the location or occasion, I’ve received compliment after compliment.  I don’t blame people for coveting complimenting me — this. necklace. is. gorgeous.

My favorite part about Vintage Pearl jewelry is the fact it is personable.  Because you get to choose the names and/or text on each piece of jewelry, you end up with a one of a kind work of art.  It’s a GREAT way to have a custom necklace (or bracelet/keyring/etc.) to honor your role as a mother or to honor a grandmother and other special people in your life.

Or, if you’re in a hurry, The Vintage Pearl offers “Ready To Ship” pieces — these are items which don’t require customization of names and can be shipped to you much more quickly.  My beautiful Vintage Silver Charm Necklace is one of these Ready To Ship pieces.  Perfect option for last minute gifts!

$50 Giveaway to The Vintage Pearl

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I KNOW there have got to be others who would love a Vintage Pearl necklace for themselves. . . or maybe there are some completely unselfish people who want to give jewelry to a loved one.

(One of these days, I’ll be one of those completely unselfish people. I promise, Mom.)

One lucky person will win a $50 gift certificate to be used toward the Vintage Pearl piece of her (ahem, or his) choosing.

Mandatory Entry:

Please visit The Vintage Pearl and leave a comment below, letting me know which is piece is your FAVORITE.

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This giveaway ends at 10pm (CMT) on January 31st, 2011.  Winner will be chosen using the “And The Winner Is” random winner generator; winner will be contacted by email  and will have 48 hours (from the time the email is sent) to confirm his/her win.

Disclosure: I received a Silver Charm Vintage Pearl necklace to review; no other compensation was exchanged.  All opinions expressed are my own and without influence of outside sources.