Sitara Collections Review and $100 Gift Certificate Sweepstakes Ends 4/15/14

DISCLOSURE:  I received a Pendant Necklace from Sitara Collections for the purpose of this review. I received no monetary compensation.  The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

Recently, I was given the opportunity to review an item from the Sitara Collections.  This is an amazing collection of handcrafted Sterling Silver Jewelry from the exquisitely skilled hands of  European Indians, South American, and French artisans.   

I was truly blessed to receive the most beautiful Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace. 

 Gorgeous, is it not? I wish you could see it in person. It is simply stunning. The turquoise is not the typical blue of which I'm accustomed. Instead, it's a lighter shade of Irish Green with clouds of darker green and black running through it.  It is awesome.

Big on style yet delicate in design, this Nepalese turquoise pendant offers a subtle sophistication to any outfit. Radiant sterling silver plays a glamorous supporting role.

Features: 
*Includes an 18 inch sterling silver snake chain 
*Gemstone: Turquoise, Garnet 
*Pendant Dimensions: 2.25 inches in length x 1.25 inches wide 
*ARV: $68.00

I am a great fan of Turquoise.  Sitara Collections has a wonderful page that will tell you all about a Gemstone's Healing Properties: 
Turquoise: A gemstone steeped in lore and tradition, Turquoise is a healing and balancing stone.

That's perfect for me as I tend to become very stressed ( possible unbalanced as well ;D)

Right now, Sitara Collections is having fabulous sweepstakes! 5 Lucky Winners will win a $100 Sitara Collections Gift Certificate! How cool is that? To enter, just fill out the easy, short entry form on the right, bottom of me sidebar! But hurry! The sweepstakes will end April 15, 2014.

You can connect with Sitara Collections on their Social Media pages:
Facebook, @SitaraJewelry, and Pinterest.  They love to connect with their customers and fans!

CHARM FACTORY Review & Giveaway:CLOSED!

CONTEST CLOSED!

Liz and I discovered the amazing Charm Factory not so long ago and fell in lust love with their myriad of charms, beads, rings, and... well, everything!

We literally spent hours clicking thru their pages, oohing and ahhing over the gorgeous charms.

Who doesn't love a charm bracelet?
It's such a personal thing... you choose the charms that best fit you and what's happening in your life.

There is no better place on-line to design a piece of jewelry that is so deeply personal, so true to your feelings than the Charm Factory.

I choose the Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet as a way to show my support of Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. It's beautiful. It truly is an honour to wear it.

Breast Cancer Bracelet: CFCB5
Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness with this distinctive and inspirational sterling silver Breast Cancer Bracelet. This awareness bracelet sends an unmistakable support message and comes with 5 Breast Cancer Pink enameled Survivor ribbons. The striking foundational bracelet, crafted from .925 sterling silver with figure 8 links and a strong lobster clasp, is designed to last a lifetime.

For Liz, I chose the Graduation Bracelet. Can you believe it? My baby girl graduates from high school next Friday night! This bracelet is perfect for the high school or college grad.

Three charms have the words: Aspire, Dream, Succeed, there is also a Cap (Mortar Board) and tassle, and a 2010 charm! Your graduate will love it!

Graduation Bracelet: CFCB4
When you present this adorable sterling silver Graduation Bracelet, you, with no doubt, give the gift of delightful remembrance. It's the perfect gift for the new graduate of any grade or college level. Our gorgeous sterling silver Graduation Charm Bracelet is a wonderful way to acknowledge and honour deserved graduation achievements.

In honour of the wildly popular Stephanie Meyer books, Charm Factory has a whole line of charms dedicated to the Twilight series!

They have charms that say Team Edward, Bite Me (love it!), the new QUEEN Chess Piece and many more! The Charm Factory offers Beads, Bracelets, Sterling Silver Charms, Rings, and Chains, as well as Jewelry components, Lockets, Awareness Ribbons, Pendants and more! It is a fabulous one-stop-shop for all of your Charm Jewelry wants and needs!

The wonderful folks at Charm Factory have generously offered one of our lucky readers the chance to win their own charm bracelet! How cool is that?

Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter to win!

Open to USA only, please.

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MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Charm Factory and tell me which Finished Charm Bracelet you'll choose if you win!

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9. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

This contest will be open from Monday, May 10th until Sunday, May 16th. Winner will be announced on Monday, May 17th.

DISCLOSURE: We received complimentary Sterling Silver Charm Bracelets for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review these items. We did not receive any monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are our own and based on our own personal use of and experience with the items.