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Block Party Giveaway: The Vintage Pearl

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This giveaway is now closed. Check back on July 4th for the winner!

Welcome to the Simple Living Media Summer Block Party! We’ve got 20 giveaways across the entire network this week to give you plenty of chances to win!

So let’s get started with a fabulous prize from The Vintage Pearl, a family-owned company handcrafting beautiful jewelry.

The Vintage Pearl was started by mother of four Erin Edwards. She and her husband Ryan create unique handstamped necklaces, bracelets, and keepsakes using sterling silver, freshwater pearls, and birthstone crystals. Their creations are truly amazing and beautiful.

From The Vintage Pearl website:

“The Vintage Pearl began in 2007 as a creative outlet while staying home and raising our kids. It quickly blossomed into a business and continues to grow. I feel extremely blessed to be able to work while home with my kids!”

I adore this lovely necklace I received from The Vintage Pearl–wearing it throughout my day inspires me and reminds me to have courage in the midst of the small challenges that come my way.

Today Erin is generously offering one reader a $100 gift certificate to The Vintage Pearl!

How to Win

Everyone has three chances to win. Choose one or all three!

1. Comment on this post, and answer this question: How long has it been since you received a new piece of jewelry?

2. Follow @simpleschool and @thevintagepearl on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Be sure to come back and leave a separate comment with the link to your tweet.

3. Subscribe to Simple Homeschool by email or in your feed reader. Leave a separate comment letting me know you’re subscribed.

This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm EST on June 30th (tonight!) and is open to commenters 18 years or older. We’ll use Random.org to choose winners on July 4th! I hope you win!

About Jamie C. Martin

Jamie is an introverted mom of three, who loves books, tea, and people (not always in that order), and avoids answering the phone when possible. She co-founded SimpleHomeschool.net in 2010 and began IntrovertedMoms.com in 2020.

Jamie is the author of four books, including Give Your Child the World (reached #9 on Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers list), and her latest release, Introverted Mom (an ECPA bestseller). Her work has been featured by LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, the Washington Post, Parents, Today Parenting, and Psychology Today.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Claire

    I love The Vintage Pearl! Their jewelry is gorgeous!

    The last time I received a new piece of jewelry was the Christmas my daughter was born (2 1/2 years ago). It is a beautiful necklace my husband gave me.

  4. Julie S

    The last time I received a new piece of jewelry was when I got married – 13 years ago. Most of my jewelry has been passed down to me from my grandmother. The Vintage Pearl has some beautiful pieces!

  5. Serena

    A few years at least–yes, I think it’s been three years. Wow, I need to mention this around Christmas time!

  8. Jodie

    The last piece of jewelry I received was a beautiful ring from my Grandmother who passed away last month in a different country. My mom brought it back with her. The Vintage Pearl pieces look fun!

  13. Mandy

    oh how I LOVE the Vintage Pearl. The only piece of jewelry I have ever received is my wedding ring….I would LOVE to win this. I’d include my two boys and husband on charms 🙂

  14. Molly Hanson

    My husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary last year and he bought me a new necklace! Beautiful. Before that? Maybe my wedding ring?!

  15. Jessica T.

    Wow…their stuff is beautiful…

    The last time I received a piece of jewelry was on my last birthday, at the end of April…my husband gave me a beautiful necklace and earring set that a friend had made.

  17. Zoeyjane

    The last time I received a piece of jewellery was a few months after I started dating my (almost four-year old)’s father, back in 2002. What a gorgeous giveaway!
    .-= Zoeyjane’s last blog: The five stages =-.

  20. Tina

    I hosted a jewelry party about a year ago, so that was the last time I got some new jewelry.

  21. Jen

    How long has it been since you received a new piece of jewelry? Gosh, it’s been so long… I think my husband got me some earrings a few years ago.

  28. Chrissy

    I think it was over 2 years ago – I love handmade and custom made jewelry, but I never want to treat myself either! What a fabulous giveaway!

  31. Tanya

    Oh, I love their jewelery! Just gorgeous!! The last time I received a new piece of jewelery was almost 2 years ago just before my daughter was born. 🙂
    .-= Tanya’s last blog: rehydration =-.

  33. Rose Starr

    The last piece of jewelry I received was for my 33rd birthday on May 13th from my husband! We are blessed to have 4 darling kiddos and I’d love a new silver necklace in honor of them 🙂

  34. Satakieli

    The last time I received jewelry was early in the year, some beautiful earrings from my mother in law! Before that it was my wedding ring from my husband, we’ve been married nearly 4 years! haha!

    Love The Vintage Pearl, I’ve been hinting at hubby to get my something for my birthday 🙂
    .-= Satakieli’s last blog: Early Morning Walking =-.

  36. Dana

    The last piece of jewelry I received was for Mother’s day two years ago and it was a ring that I picked out and purchased myself. Wah-wah. But I love it! 🙂

  41. Nancy

    mmh… i think my husband got me a little necklace before we were married, with a silver charm on it. i would love one of these beautiful necklaces with the names of my children on them!

  44. Mae

    The last piece of jewelry I received was 18 months ago from my best friend. It came in a box of pretty things mailed to our overseas location.

  46. Julia Reed

    I haven’t had a new piece of jewlery since my wedding ring, nearly four years ago… Been way too long. 😉

  54. Joy

    The last oiece of jewelry for me? I think it would be my wedding ring from 7 years ago. Sad!

  57. suzanne bateman

    I was lucky enough to receive a bracelet from my kids for mothers day from 10,000 villages! But a necklace to go with it would be fantastic!

  59. Christen

    I haven’t received a new piece of jewelry in over a year. Our budget is very tight, so therefore, new jewelry is a want, not a need 🙂

  66. Janna

    I love Vintage Pearl!! Two month ago I got a necklace and earrings . . . otherwise new jewelry is rare around here. ;o)

  69. GayleK

    Hmmm … the last jewelry I received was the necklace my daughters gave me for my birthday in February. Before that, it was probably the mother’s bracelet I received on my first Mother’s Day — 8 years ago!

  82. shana

    i did get a necklace and earring set at the end of the school year (so, just a month ago!) from the mom of the little guy that i watch part-time while she works (as a teacher). but, although i’ve purchased a great vintage pearl necklace as a gift for my mom, i don’t have any of erin’s stuff for myself and would LOVE one!
    thanks for the chance!
    blessings,
    shana
    .-= shana’s last blog: multitude monday =-.

  83. Danielle

    It’s been at least 2 years. I can’t even remember really. I do remember the piece though… it’s beautiful

  88. bryssy

    I got a beautiful plastic bead necklace on Mother’s Day from my kids (age 2 and 5). Actual jewelry? 2 years ago I got a locket from my hubby after my son was born. 🙂

  90. Tina

    My last new jewelry was a pearl necklace my in-laws brought back from Hawaii, maybe 3 or 4 years ago. Unless sunglasses count. . . . 😉

  93. Candace

    If you mean new jewelry other than the cheap walmart bracelet I got last week, ha!! Then, it’s been awhile! 🙂 I would love to win!!
    .-= Candace’s last blog: Much =-.

  97. Darla

    I am sorry to say my last piece of nice jewelry was received more than eight years ago!!

  104. Tammy

    It has been since my birthday, November of last year! My dh bought me a necklace from The Vintage Pearl. 🙂 I’d love to win this gift certificate – I love Erin’s jewelry!
    .-= Tammy’s last blog: Ruffle Totes =-.

  105. Sara

    Beautiful work! The last time I got a new piece of jewelry was… um… my graduation for my masters degree, five years ago.

  108. Kathy

    My sweetie bought me a ring for my birthday, would love a necklace to match! Good luck everyone!

  109. Geneva

    I think the last new piece of jewelry I received was probably four or five Christmases ago. These pieces are gorgeous & I would love to be able to wear them.

  110. Kristy

    I got a mother’s necklace for my birthday in February. I’d love to get something similar for my mom representing her grandchildren! Thanks for the giveaway!

  111. Hannah

    It’s been SO long since I’ve received jewelry as a gift. At least 5 years. I just don’t wear jewelry very often, but I’ve had my eye on The Vintage Pearl, would really love a necklace!
    .-= Hannah’s last blog: Tips for Family Camping =-.

  112. Lauren

    You mean besides the jewelry I purchase myself….??? Hmm. Well I did get a pair of earrings for Christmas but my favorite is my charm bracelet given to me after my first baby. It’s getting full now. =)

  118. Naomi H

    It’s been a looong time since I got any jewelery…maybe even my wedding ring, five years ago.

  120. Alicen

    How long has it been since I received new jewellery. I got earrings for Christmas a year and a half ago. I think it is about time for some new jewels.
    I love the circles stamped with the children’s names with the birthstone attached. Love that idea!

  122. Vanesa

    I received a beautiful ring 3 Christmas’ ago from my wonderful hubby. As many of us, we are a family on a tight, 1 income budge so those are real splurges….BUT it’s all worth it for being able to be home w/the babes!
    I’ve subscribe via feeder for many moons now!
    thanks!!

  123. Christina P

    I think the last piece of jewelry I received was a hand-crafted mother bracelet from my aunt. Let’s see….I got it about four months after G was born, so that would make it 9 months ago. Not bad!

  126. jamie

    the last time i received a piece of jewelry was from my very handsome 6 year old. he made me the most amazingly beautiful beaded necklace at school for mother’s day!

  127. Noel

    I got a beautiful necklace from my hubby and inlaws for christmas 2 years ago. I love it. I have also gotten some little plastic rings from my son since then, but I wasn’t sure if that would count. But I love them too!

  128. Anne Marie

    I got a necklace for Mothers day, but it is too nice (so I think) to wear everyday! 🙂

  131. Alicia

    4 years since I’ve been given any, 2 months ago I bought cheapie one to match an outfit. My jewelry collections is in a sad, sad state.

  132. Jen

    Last time i received a new piece of jewelry was 2 years ago on Valentines day. This necklace is beautiful, would love to own one.

  135. Molly

    I received a new necklace for Mothers Day 2 years ago. My husband had recently been in Australia on business and brought me back a simple opal drop necklace for him and our daughter to give me. That’s the most recent “nice” jewelry I received and I love it. Of course I have since bought all sorts of fun cheapy things. 🙂

  136. Renee Royal

    The last time I was given jewelry was about five years ago. How did that happen? I have had my eye on vintage pearl necklaces for a few months and just ordered a necklace for my mother. I’d love to win and get something for myself.

  138. Laurie B

    I don’t usually get jewelry very often ,but I did buy myself some lovely earrings for my birthday this year.

  140. jenn

    I’m not sure but I think the last time I received a piece of jewelry was the hemp and bead bracelet my kids made me last summer. Loved it! 🙂

  141. Liz T.

    My husband and daughter bought me a necklace with two heart pendants on it for Mother’s Day!

  143. Mendy

    toooooo long!!!!! Just kidding my husband bought me some earrings a couple of birthdays ago.

  146. Chrissy

    Aside from pony beads on a pipe cleaner bracelets, it’s been a while since I have received jewelry. 🙂 But I suspect that it won’t be much longer because when my hubby told me the oh so practical and something we do kind of need gift he planned to get me for my birthday, I responded ever so sweetly with “Or you could just get me jewelry?” Maybe this giveaway could get him off the hook!

  147. Kim B

    A dear friend sent me a bracelet for my 40th birthday in March. I don’t recall the last time I splurged on myself to pick out something special… I would guess around 1999 or so.

  151. anne

    The last time I received a new piece of jewelry was on my last birthday, and it was a necklace my son made with string and scraps of wood!
    🙂

  152. Eva Marina

    You know I hadn’t thought about it until you asked the question. I received a pair of earrings from my husband Christmas of 2006.

  153. Eva Marina

    Just thought I’d let you know that I do subscribe to your site through Google Reader. Thanks for all you share with us. 🙂

  154. Deb

    I actually got a necklace from Lisa Leonard for Christmas, before that it had a been a while, let’s see when did we get married?!

  157. Rowenna

    The last piece of jewelry I received was an antique sapphire ring from my grandmother, nearly a year ago.

  164. Tammi

    My husband gave me an anniversary ring 6 months ago before he deployed, he wanted to do something special for me before he left. Before that it had been a few years.
    .-= Tammi’s last blog: Only a year or so =-.

  167. Charlene

    I have received something quite recently – an engagement ring, but my poor sister hasn’t had a new piece in quite some time, so I would give it to her – Thanks for the chance to win – Happy 4th of July and have a great week-end!

  169. Leah

    The last piece of jewelry I received was a pair of earrings from my husband for our anniversary two years ago.

  172. Robin Bird

    I received a beautiful flower ring made by my four year old yesterday out of a real live dogwood blossom!

  176. Debra

    My last new jewelry? My wedding ring, 4 years ago! I’m not a big jewelry wearer, but I’ve actually been eying a bracelet from The Vintage Pearl!

  178. Holly

    The last jewelry gift I received was a bracelet from my husband about 3 years ago. I would love to win this prize!

  180. Alisha

    The last time I got a piece of jewelry was 10 months ago when my baby was born. I got a new charm for my charm bracelet.

  187. Katie

    I receive jewelry all the time, pieces of rope fashioned as a bracelet, or beads on a string for a necklace.. LOL.. but the last and first time I received a REAL piece of jewelry was Mother’s day four years ago when my husband bought a me necklace with a circle of tiny little diamonds on it. :o) Unfortunately it broke a few months ago and I haven’t been able to get it repaired..

  190. sarah

    my wedding ring, 2 years ago…I have a 1 year old daughter and I would love something with her name to keep wi me as I go back to work 🙂

  193. Becky

    I subscribe via email. The last piece of jewelery I received was…..my wedding ring, and we are celebrating our 8th anniversary next week! It has been awhile.

  194. Sarah S

    Does jewelry made by your kids count? Because I do get necklaces fairly often…… would be nice to have a piece made by a grown-up too!

  201. Sunny

    The last time I received a jewelry piece was three years ago. My husband bought me earrings for Valentine’s Day.

  209. Rachel

    These are gorgeous! The last piece of jewelry I received was for mother’s day 4 years ago!!!

  210. Christin

    I just subscribed to this site and am eager to glean from it. I was homeschooled myself so you would think the prospect of becoming a homeschool mom would inspire little or no trepidation…however, this is just not so! The first of my four boys (three years and under!) will begin in just over a year and I’m already laying awake at night processing this whole process! Ah well, perhaps a little early preparation along with encouragement from others( and that wisdom that God promises to readily supply) will more than get us through. Thanks for publishing something like this!

  211. Brittany

    I received a beautiful set of Emily Wiser’s stacking mother’s rings for Mother’s Day this year. I would LOVE to win this gift certificate and be able to select one of Erin’s necklaces. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  213. Christin

    Oh, the last piece of jewelry I received was a lovely mother’s ring with my boys names inscribed on it. A gift from my closet romantic husband for this past Christmas.

  215. Chris

    Thank you! Thank you for such a fabulous giveaway! The last piece of jewelry that I received was actually about one week ago 🙂 Love my jewelry!

  218. Kara

    Actually, my mother-in-law gave me some sweet earrings this past weekend…so I not be entering 😉

  219. Julie

    I actually got jewelry for Christmas from my MIL and youngest BIL…but I don’t get new jewelry very often. Usually I get new jewelry when the old jewelry is falling apart or really tarnished (since most of it is of the costume jewelry variety)!!

  221. Kendra

    I buy myself jewelry occasionally at craft fairs, but these are beautiful and I would love to win!

  222. Jen

    Wow! I honestly can’t remember the last time I received a REALLY NICE piece of jewelery (besides my wedding band). I’ve purchased cheapo $5 and under jewelery at discount stores. But it would be nice to have something special. Thanks for the giveaway!!

  224. Susan

    I bought myself a necklace with my 3 children’s names on it for Mother’s Day-that was the first new jewerly I’d had in at least 4 years.

  227. Dayna

    It has probably been about a year since I have received a piece of jewelry. I’d love to win this, thanks!

  230. Tara

    I’m not sure when I last got a piece of new jewelry. Last year I started looking for something to commemorate my daughter’s birth but haven’t seen much I like. The pieces from The Vintage Pearl really appeal to me. Even if I don’t win something, I may have to share the page with my husband as a hint. 🙂

  231. Stephanie P

    Oh wow! It’s been since my wedding ring that I’ve received a new piece of jewelry. Granted, I got married March of last year, but still, every girl likes pretty jewelry 🙂

  233. Jen

    ermmmm….I won a necklace at the school silent auction, but I’m not sure that counts since I paid for it! I’d say definitely pre-kid, so it’s been a good 5 years!

  242. Amy

    Its been almost 2 years. My sister passed away in October 2008 and my friend made me a necklace with her picture on it. It is very, very special to me!

  244. Rachel

    I subscribe to the SH email, but oh my goodness… i just have to say how much I love the simple style of this jewelry. It’s wonderfully perfect for dress up or casual wear!

  245. Fromagette

    I got engaged six years ago which would be the last time I got a new piece of jewelry. It is rather hard to buy jewelry on a student budget. I would love something new!

  247. Heather

    The last piece of jewelry I was given was a really interesting pair of earrings from Hawaii, when my in-laws got back from a vacation there last month. BUT I’ve been wanting something from the vintage pearl for a long time, but haven’t let myself! I would LOVE to win this!
    .-= Heather’s last blog: Its the Great Pumpkin- =-.

  250. Robin

    The fact that I had to think hard about when I last received jewelry means it has been too long! I think last Christmas when my husband gave me a lovely necklace made of sea glass.

  251. Alissa

    We’re lucky enough to have a fantastic jewlery designer in town that is loved by the celebrity magazines, but also has a “bargain” bin where us locals can pop in and buy un-sold stuff for dirt cheap prices. That’s my “go to” spot for buying gifts these days, and I hinted enough to get my husband there for Mothers’ Day. =) However, I can’t afford the really beautiful things and this Vintage Pearl collection is divine!
    .-= Alissa’s last blog: This and That and a Haircut =-.

  253. Liz

    Just a couple of months ago, I received a necklace as a thank you for speaking at a ladies retreat.

  255. April

    Ooooooh how I love the Vintage Pearl! I can’t complain about how long it has been since I received a little bling bling since my dear husband purchased me some lovely marcasite earrings only a month ago. But our tastes do slightly differ and while it’s the thought that counts… I would l-o-v-e a necklace with our family’s names on it. The style of their jewelry is so “me.” Elegant, but simple, & unexpected.

  258. Briana

    I love these! The last time I received a piece of jewelry was a few Christmas-es ago when I asked my husband for a pair of earrings… which is funny, because I still think of those as “new.” Guess its time for something new again!
    .-= Briana’s last blog: 4 =-.

  261. Jaelene

    The last new Jewelry I received my children picked out for me for mothers day and I paid for it myself. I beautiful new cameo necklace. That was about 3 years ago

  269. Carrissa Harris

    This jewelry is beautiful! My best friend got a necklace from her husband and it’s even prettier in person. The last piece of jewelry that I got was my first cross necklace this year for my birthday ( Feb)

  270. corie

    I rec’d a lovely beaded necklace from my 4yo for moms day, but real jewelry… a very funky, local necklace for my bday last year. It has the tiniest little map & says our neighborhood in Seattle, under a glass pendant. My hubby found it at an eclectic store nearby.

  271. Jessica

    The last piece of jewelry I received was a set of pearl earrings from my husband last Christmas!

  274. Carrissa Harris

    I always look at jewelry and admire it, but then your mind goes to all the other things that your house, or car, or kids need. And I’d much rather receive it as a gift than get it for myself. It has sentiment when you get jewelry from someone who loves you.

  275. Heather

    What great jewelry, I would love to win! I actually received a beautiful ring from the Sundance catalog for my birthday, but it was something I specifically asked for. Prior to that, I had not received any new jewelry for years!

  276. Meghan

    I had been grumbling about my lack of BASIC gold earrings. My Mom got me some simple gold ball studs for my birthday.

  277. Carrissa Harris

    Not following the homeschool blog yet. My baby is only 7 months. But homeschooling is looking better and better.

  278. Mab

    The last peice of jewerly I received was from my husband for my birthday 3 years ago, a pearl necklace.

  281. Amber

    The last time I received new jewelery was about 7 years ago when my youngest was still a newborn… didn’t realize it had been that long *sigh*

  282. Bethany

    My husband gave me a necklace I had been eyeing for a long time on my 30th birthday. I love the Vintage Pearl and would love to win!

  284. Rae

    I don’t remember the last time I received jewelry…I bought a nice pair of studs just before my babe was born (7 months ago) because I love to wear dangly earrings and knew that might become tricky. I’d love to get a new necklace!
    .-= Rae’s last blog: Frick =-.

  288. Angela

    With little ones, I rarely wore jewelry for several years. It’s been almost 5 years since I’ve gotten a new piece of jewelry. Looking forward to being able to wear it again.
    .-= Angela’s last blog: Giving Back =-.

  289. karissa

    I received jewelry last Christmas….I’ve ordered gifts from the Vintage Pearl for 4 of my friends but nothing for myself. Every piece from Erin has been absolutely beautiful.

  290. Jenn @ Beautiful Calling

    Well I was going to say 4 years ago when my husband gave me earrings for our anniversary but that isn’t exactly true. I received a much needed watch on my birthday this year and I love it.

  291. Jenn @ Beautiful Calling

    and I subscribe to simple homeschool. Love the site and it is such a blessing since I had absolutely no knowledge whatsoever about homeschooling until you started this site. I actually ordered the before five in a row last week after reading about it here and my 3 and 2 year olds are going to do “school” this year.
    .-= Jenn @ Beautiful Calling’s last blog: Meet Nemo =-.

  294. Kelly

    I last received a piece of jewelry on mothers day. A Ralph Lauren necklace that happened to have all my kids birthstones in it!

  296. Rachel

    It’s been a long time since I’ve received new jewlery. I’d say it was my first pair of diamond earrings, from my husband, about three years ago. Love these neclaces!!

  297. Mother of Pearl

    My husband gave me a necklace and earrings 3 years ago (for our tenth anniversary).

    • Kali Garofoli

      I am a mother of 3…ust had my 3rd baby and she is colic. I rarely have any time to myself let alone get anything for myself…xoxo kali Garofoli

  299. happyheartshelpinghands

    9.5 years… when my husband gave me my wedding band! I grew up in the Mennonite church, and though I am no longer ‘Mennonite’ I still appreciate the simplicity that not focusing on ‘outward adornment’ can bring. That being said, I wouldn’t be against owning or wearing a of unique piece from Vintage Pearl… especially if it included my children’s names. 🙂

  302. Joi

    I honestly can not remember the last time I received jewelry as a gift. 3 maybe 4 years ago?

  303. Torey

    Gosh. . I never buy jewelry so it’s been awhile. I think my sister gave me some earrings for Christmas. I probably haven’t bought anything for years.

  304. Nadia

    Wowsa, been a while! Got a Mommy/daughter pendant when my daughter was born 2.5 years ago 🙂

  307. Ayah

    The last new jewelry I received was my wedding set, about a year and a half ago. But I would love to use the gift certificate to get something special for my daughter. It will be some years before she’ll appreciate it, but I can hold onto it for her. 🙂

  308. Kelly

    For my birthday, my mom gave me lampwork earrings that she made for me. She made the glass beads from glass rods using a torch and a kiln… I love them! I love handmade, personal items, and would be thrilled to wear a Vintage Pearl necklace in honor of my two beautiful boys.

  310. Mena

    I’m a subscriber too. Last piece of jewerly was a band when my son was born. Thanks for the contest!

  312. Alisha

    I am waiting on a piece from Lisa Leonard Designs right now, actually. But I’m hoping to win this for my mom’s birthday. I’d like to get her a necklace with all of her kids and grandkids on it.
    .-= Alisha ‘s last blog: Random Flow of Things =-.

  316. Corrie Baker

    I think the last piece of jewelry I received was a bead necklace made by my two daughters, ages 6 and 8. I’m not much of a jewelry wearer, but would love to have something with my kids’ names on it–and how convenient, my birthday is coming up! 🙂
    Corrie

  317. Gypsy Mama (Stephinie)

    Hello! Just found you through The Waldorf Connection. I have not had new jewelry in about a year…. I buy something from a handcrafter on etsy about once a year. I love Vintage Pearl and have spent some time drifting through her online shop. I just subscribed via email…. looking forward to getting to know this space 🙂
    ~stephinie

  318. Tamara

    Since my daughter was born 3 years ago…my dad brought me a necklace with a “Mother” pendant on it.

  321. Ellen

    I received pearls from my friend this winter which were beautiful. I’d love to wear Vintage Peal jewelry as well!

  324. Melissa

    The last piece of jewelery I received was from my mother, two Mother’s Day’s ago. It was a necklace for my first Mother’s Day.

  328. Kristie A.

    My wedding day (9 1/2 years ago) was the last time that I received any jewelry! Yikes has it been that long?!

  331. melanie

    my hubby gave me a lovely hand-beaded necklace with matching earrings for mother’s day (HE didn’t do the hand-beading, of course). i love it, but would you believe it was just a substitute for what i really asked for: a custom necklace from the vintage pearl. (true story!)

  334. marissa

    i got a handmade necklace & earring set for mother’s day a couple of years ago. time for something new!

  336. jenne

    Oh…forever. No, probably more like my birthday. not that long ago, really, I have a great friend who always buys me cool stuff like that!

  338. Rachel

    The last time I received a new piece of jewelry was 8 years ago when I got my wedding ring from my husband. I am not a huge fan of jewelry as gifts. I always think there are better ways for money to be sent. But the pieces of jewelry from the Vintage Pearl are so unique and meaningful! I am always up for jewelry like that! 🙂

  340. cybil jones

    Let’s see…. does the macaroni necklace made in Sunday School count??!! It’s been probably a year or more. Oh, how I’d love to have this beautiful necklace…

  345. amber!

    My husband gave me a simple pearl pendant and silver chain for our tenth anniversary. I’d love to win this!

  351. Desiree

    How long has it been since you received a new piece of jewelry?: My mother made me a pair of earrings a little over a year ago from some old beads of my grandma’s. 🙂

  355. Danielle

    I can’t remember the last time I got a new piece of jewelry… My favorite pair of earrings is something I got maybe 12 years ago! Hmm. Maybe I should do something about this…

  356. Adrienne

    It has probably been a few years since I’ve received a new NICE piece of jewelry – most everything I buy comes from somewhere like Target!

  359. Abigail Gunter

    I last received a new piece of jewelry when I got engaged and then married 5 years ago.

  360. Em

    I received some nice jewelry when we got married, 10.5 years ago. Other than that, the littles make me necklaces from grass and dandelions as often as they can 😉

  361. Lisa

    It has been a couple of years since I got new jewelry . . . too long! Thanks for the opportunity to win this gorgeous jewelry!

  362. Emily

    Hmmm…the last piece of jewelry I got was a watch a little over a year ago. If a watch doesn’t count, then it’s been more than four years! My husband gave me a necklace and earrings for Valentine’s Day four years ago last February. Sheesh!

  377. SaraR

    I think I got something at Christmas. My mother in law is really the only one who gives me jewelry and I’m pretty sure she sent something this year.

  381. Kerri

    I received a huge jewelry “box” that hangs on the wall (and has a mirror) from my husband for Mother’s Day. The last time I received a piece of jewelry to go in that box was when my daughter was born almost 3 years ago (was a sapphire necklace–her birth stone).

  382. Esther

    The last time I got a piece of jewelry was Valentines Day 2009. My husband gave me a heart necklace but I can’t really wear it anymore because my toddler tries to break the fragile chain.

  383. Kayla

    2 years since I “received” jewelry. My husband bought me diamond stud earrings for my first mother’s day!

  384. Anna M

    Hmmm…I did pick up some earrings in April on a special vacation for my hubby. I purchase few amounts of jewelry, but love meaningful pieces. These are so pretty!

  387. Sarah L.

    The last time I was given jewelry was just after my first son was born. I just had my second son nine days ago… so I would love to receive some jewelry commemorating his birth, too!

  391. kari

    My grandmother recently gave me one of her necklaces, so I suppose about a month ago. 🙂

  397. Sharon

    The last time I received jewelry? Good question, I think it’s been years. Ha! I think I’m due.

  403. Alyson

    The last piece of jewelry I received was a ring from my dh for our 10th wedding anniversary 3½ years ago. I’m not a big jewelry wearer – but I would love on of those birthstone necklaces with my 3 kids!

  405. Emily Krenzke

    I bought some fair trade earring made from the tagua nut back in February. However, I’ve been lusting after vintage pearl’s necklaces for some time as a gift for my sister!
    .-= Emily Krenzke’s last blog: =-.

  408. Melissa

    It’s been a LONG time. I think the last really nice piece of jewelry I received was the birthstone rings I got when my boys were born (2.5 and 3.5 years ago)! These are beautiful.

  409. Erin

    I received jewelry for Christmas 2009 – yay to my man! I’d love a personalized piece of jewelry like this – keep my husband and kids close to my heart!

  411. Katie

    I am averaging one peice of jewlery about every 10 years of marriage… and I just got my 2 nd piece in december for my 10th annniversery, but I really like these so sooner than 9 more years would be really cool!

  412. Suzanne

    The necklaces are so unique and beautiful. I received a pair of earrings 6 years ago.

  415. Sarah

    Haha! I think the last time I received a “new” piece of jewelry was over 5 years ago, on my honeymoon. We missed our flight to get on our cruise, and ended up staying with my husband’s grandma’s cousin overnight. We got in very late, and then had to wait in a long line to fill out paperwork for our luggage the airline had lost. By around midnight, we were finally ready to leave and our dear host and hostess took us to their home. The next day, they had to prepare to a party they were throwing, but took the time to cook us a huge lunch and then to the mall to get some more clothes. At some point, our host gave me a very large fake diamond ring.
    It was so kind of him, and nice to have something that was okay to lose, while we were gallivanting about the Caribbean!

  416. Lisa

    What beautiful jewelry. To be honest, I’ve been waiting for an engagement ring for 3 yrs! I still have my fingers crossed. Thanks, L.

  419. Amy W.

    Wow! These are beautiful! I actually received a lovely pink plastic ring on Sunday from my three year old prince. He told me, he got it just for me and was slightly disappointed that it only fits on my pinkie instead of my ring finger (as he is in the marrying mama someday phase right now). I love it but it would be lovely to get a piece of jewlery this stunning and adult friendly : ) Thanks for the chance.

    Blessings,
    Amy

  420. Trish White

    The last piece of jewerly I received – a necklace from my 4 year old!

    I also subscribe to Simple Kids email.

    Thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway!

  427. Amber

    I got my last piece of jewelry at Christmas- I picked it out from a local seller on Etsy, then showed my husband, who helped my boys “choose” it for me. They were very proud of themselves 😀

  431. Sheryll

    It’s been probably four Christmases ago since I received any jewelry! I would love to win one of this, I would use it on something with my children’s name on it.

  433. Lisa Suroviak

    It’s been 10 years ago August since I last received a nice piece of jewlery–my wedding ring!!

  436. Jessica

    Wow, that is some beautiful handmade goodness. I haven’t received a new piece of jewelry since my undergrad graduation. It’s been awhile!

  446. Felicity

    I Llst revieved Jewlery in May. A birthday necklace which I got 2 years ago had broken and Mum arranged to have the beads rethreaded and gave it back to me. It seems like new jewlery to me 🙂

  447. Nicola

    I think the last piece of jewellery I got was a pair of pearl earrings from my husband when we got married 8 years ago.

  448. KBess

    My husband gave me a charm bracelet for the birth of my first son which was almost 2 1/2 years ago.

  450. Danielle

    I have quite a collection of trendy/fashion jewelry as I have a direct sales business. However, this type of jewelry is more unique and classic. I would love to win a gift certificate and purchase matching items for my daughter and soon-to-be adopted daughter!

  457. Carrie

    My hubby gave me a new necklace for Christmas last year! I think the Vintage Pearl jewelry is gorgeous, and would love to add a piece to my collection! Thanks for the chance to win.
    .-= Carrie’s last blog: Strawberry Jam- 2010 =-.

  459. Kirstin

    It has been five years since I received a new piece of jewlery, we had my wedding rings redone.

  462. Blessed Mom

    It’s been several years since I’ve received a new piece of jewelry. I’ve hinted for a while to receive a handstamped necklace, but so far have not gotten one.

  463. Angel Jones

    My husband started a Biagi bead bracelet for me last Christmas. Great to add all the meaningful beads!

  467. CarrieK

    The last piece of jewelry I received was pair of earrings I won at a craft fair. I am giving them to my best friend for her birthday this fall.

  468. Brittany Robbins

    My 4 year old son gave me a “necklace” for Christmas last year! Precious!

  470. Jennifer

    Wow, this is gorgeous – fingers crossed! I last received a piece of jewelry 14 months ago today: the day my daughter was born. =0)

  471. Mrs. Graham Gardens

    In June, in celebration of 10 years of marriage, Mr. Graham Gardens gave me my first-ever pair of pearl stud earrings!

    So, really I cannot complain about a paucity of jewelry lately – BUT, I still would love to win this give-away . . . Is that ungrateful? I hope not.

    Fun give-away! Thanks SLM!

  472. Angelina

    It’s been 2 years since my husband got me small diamond earrings for my 5th wedding anniversary and the piece before that was 5 years ago when we exchanged wedding bands.

    I’d love to have a personalized necklace with my children’s names or initials on (our third is due in September!)

  475. mdvlist

    I might have gotten new jewelry as recently as a year ago, but I’ve never been able to wear it, since it seems to fancy to wear while doing laundry. I’m looking forward to my 1-year-old getting old enough that I won’t have to worry quite so much about coming near him with a necklace on.

  478. Emily

    Does it count that I received earrings in the mail two weeks ago–though I ordered them myself from etsy?!

  485. Megan

    I think its been about 2 years since I got new nice jewelry. But I dont usually wear it. If I won this it would be a gift for one of the grandmas.

  488. Gina

    The last piece of jewelry I received as a gift was almost 10 years ago. My wedding ring from my husband.

  494. Dinah

    The last piece of jewelry was for my anniversary last year. I received a necklace with a charm of my initial.

  495. Angie Costanzo

    I received a necklace in 2006 when my 3rd child was born…
    I think that was the last significant piece of jewelry i can remember.
    Thanks!
    Angie

  498. Tabatha

    I love this jewelry and I know its been 6 months or more since I’ve bought my last piece of jewelry and that’s only because I went to a party and bought some earrings to help my sister! I don’t buy it that often so this gift certificate would be fantastic!

  499. Mary Ann

    What beautiful jewelry! The last time I received jewelry was Christmas 07, my husband gave me a pair of earrings.

  501. Ashlee

    ooooh, lovely!

    The last piece I received was from my husband. He bought me a replacement set of earrings that a friend had lost. What a great guy I have!!

  503. karen

    hmmmm….. If buying myself a plastic beaded necklace for $5 at a sale counts, three weeks ago. If you mean REAL jewelry….. about 20 years!

  504. mimi

    these pieces are lovely! i don’t remember the last time i received a piece of jewelry as a gift, but just two weeks ago, on our first vacation away from the kiddos, i bought myself a necklace from a street vendor in NYC.

  505. Melissa Morgner

    Wow! I’d love to win this! The last piece of jewelry…hmmmm…do the earrings my girls gave me count or are we talking real jewelry. Got the earrings at Christmas, but hubby surprise me with a diamond necklace (3 diamonds for 3 kids) three children ago ; )
    .-= Melissa Morgner’s last blog: Top Ten Easy Summer Dinners =-.

  507. Kristen

    My husband resized my wedding ring for Valentines Day… we’ll call it getting a new piece of jewlery. He was very sweet to think of my ring.

  508. coleen

    I got a necklace for my birthday last year b/c I told my husband the exact one I wanted. Aside from that, I think the last piece of jewelry I’ve received is my wedding band (almost 6 years ago).

  509. Angela

    It’s been two years since receiving a piece of jewlery that didn’t cost five dollars from Claires!

  512. Dianne

    I’m so lucky – I just received a wonderful necklace of charms for Mother’s Day. But I’ve been drooling over the Vintage Pearl for SO long!!