When I was pregnant with Lily, I kept seeing these ads in Parents Magazines that I would read during my bi-weekly doctor’s visits. Yes, I said twice a week doctor visits! Crazy and being high risk I pretty much lived there and this was truly before Kindle and iPad reading. So, I took to the magazines in his office quite well when all else failed.
So, like I said I would see ads for different products in these magazines. One such ad was for hand-stamped jewelry for moms.
One time Kevin came with me and I happened to show him the jewelry that had caught me eye in these ads.
He had decided to buy me one for Christmas that year after I gave birth, because Lily was born in late November and was the perfect gift for the mom of two little girls.
I, now, have had that necklace for two years, but had kind of fallen out of love with the original design I chose (plus not going to lie, but my girls birth stones are not very pretty color combo – should have just gone wight he pearls instead) and for some reason my necklace has tarnished a bit, too from age. The company, he ordered from, is no longer in business to try to see if they could help me with this.
Even still I recently kept looking online at different companies that make similar necklaces and had even thought to possibly get a newer one in the future for myself.
Enter, The Vintage Pearl, who recently became my latest advertiser and offered to send me one of their hand stamped necklaces to review.
I was literally ecstatic to get the chance to get a new necklace, review it and also have them advertise with me.
But before I even picked my necklace out, I got to know a bit more about the company and how it was started up.
Erin, The Owner and Founder of The Vintage Pearl
From what I learned, the company was indeed started up by Erin, a stay at home mom with 4 young children. She taught herself how to make hand-stamped jewelry all by googling and reading magazines. I was highly impressed with her creativity and ingenuity, too. Plus, I could relate to her doing this to also be able to make money, but stay home to take care of her children, because blogging and designing has allowed me that luxury, as well.
Erin’s Beautiful Children
Now to explain how easy the process is to pick and have your own necklace or jewelry handstamped and personalized for you, I will share my own personal experience.
By the way, from start to finish, this company is truly wonderful and professional, too to design a hand-stamped piece of jewelry with.
The first step is to pick out the necklace that I would review, I went to their website and searched the four different necklace categories, simple, unique, vintage and gold.
Here are a few of the necklaces below from the four different categories, that you can choose from:
Simple – Dainty Names
Unique Categories – Sweet Love Necklace
Vintage Category – Vintage Baby Feet with Names
Gold Category – Gold and Stones
I did indeed choose my necklace, which was from the simple category and known as, Electric Charm Necklace.
Once I chose the necklace, I got to decide the chain type/length, the number of charms and the fonts to use and the names for the font.
Once the order was placed with my contact, I waited to receive my order (which was only a few shorts days). When I did, I was so pleased and even more excited to see it in person.
Trust me, if you are looking for the perfect, one of a a kind hand-stamped jewelry for a gift or even for yourself, you cannot go wrong with The Vintage Pearl. Take a look at my gorgeous necklace now, if you don’t believe me (I seriously couldn’t be happier and have worn it constantly still receiving it).
With Mother’s Day, about two months out, this is truly a perfect gift for all mother’s on your list, as well.
And today as special offer to all my reader’s, The Vintage Pearl is giving away two $50 gift certificates.
Just enter the rafflecopter below to get a chance to indeed win. The giveaway is open to all US residents and all entries will be verified.
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tamaralikecamera says
I was so hoping you'd show a photo of yours and you delivered!
Really beautiful. I'm not a big necklace wearer, but I do love them. I just like to save that space for something special like this. And I love the story of the company and how helpful they were to you!
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Janine Huldie says
I admit I also don’t always wear necklaces myself and just more yet again we have in common, but I have a few select pieces that I will wear and switch off on and this now is one of them. Actually since I got this on the weekend, have worn everyday and am seriously just loving it. So pretty and really just perfect 🙂
notinjersey says
I love their things!
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Janine Huldie says
Me too Dara and hope you entered!! 🙂
The Vanilla Housewife says
Too bad I'm not eligible, they are beautiful! I used to have a sterling necklace which I wore every single day. Unfortunately it got snatched. 🙁
Janine Huldie says
Sorry, you aren't and wish you could be. And so sorry about your necklace being snatched. That is awful and feel terrible for you.
erinmcirish says
I love these necklaces. I have one with Ben & Sean's name but I need a new one to add Owen! My favorite is the Sweet Love Necklace! Oh and the eclectic charm. So many to pick from. Your's looks awesome!!!! Great review!
Janine Huldie says
I know I love the eclectic charm too and got my fingers crossed for you, because you could totally add a charm for Ben with the $50 gift certificate 🙂
Billybuc says
Obviously this was not written with me in mind. LOL Have a great day Janine.
Janine Huldie says
Sorry, Bill, but maybe you could enter the contest to win a necklace for Bev. Have a great day now once again!! 🙂
Savanna says
I love the vintage pearl! Such a good company. I bought a lovely little necklace for my very first mother’s day! I need a new one for both girls now! Yours turned out great!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Savanna and again wishing you tons of luck on the giveaway now, too!! 🙂
Rosey says
I've entered for the necklace, that's a great giveaway.
I like the one you chose. I like the necklace Erin has on in her pic too, though I don't know if that's from the store. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Yay and so happy you entered Rosey and not sure, but you can take a look better on their site, if not you can even tweet and ask 🙂
christinemhutchinson says
I love the spoon charms and the necklaces that show off your state! What a fabulous giveaway, I have been admiring her pieces for a while! I would LOVE to win–Thanks Janine!
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Janine Huldie says
Totally my pleasure and Christine so happy you entered. Seriously wishing you tons of luck and got my fingers crossed!! 🙂
Brittnei Washington says
This jewelry is really cute. I can see myself getting something like the names of all the kids on a necklace or something 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I hope you entered and sure you could wait until you had your second to use the gift certificate in a few short months if you won!! 🙂
massholemommy says
I absolutely LOVE hand stamped jewelry and it looks like this place makes some quality products!!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Robin and I hope you entered the giveaway!!! 🙂
stephrufa says
Stamped jewelry is one of my favorite things! Your necklace is so pretty! I'm crossing my fingers – they really have some beautiful pieces, so glad you shared.
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much Stephanie and I am totally keeping my fingers crossed for you, too!! 🙂
stephanie2006 says
What a lovely necklace, Janine! I've been looking for some "mommy jewelry" for a while now, but probably waiting until the new baby is there to actually get something 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I totally hope you get a new necklace with the new baby and in my opinion you are totally worthy and then some of this!! 🙂
.MIS. Manhattan Image & Style says
What a cute giveaway sweetie! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Diana!! 🙂
Cyndy Bush says
I love their stuff, that's exactly the style of jewelry I love. Silver and vintage-y…It's hard to pick one thing but I really love the spoon rings with the initial stamped on. I just got my first spoon ring and I love it but now I'm wanting one of those too!
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Janine Huldie says
I know Cyndy, I truly love their stuff, too and the spoons are very pretty. Hoping you entered and if you did, wishing you a ton of luck now!! 🙂
Cyndy Bush says
Oh I did! All the entries I could. lol~ Cyndy ~
Janine Huldie says
Yay totally made me smile and wishing you tons of luck now. Fingers crossed 🙂
April G says
Very cute necklaces. I love personalization because it seems, well, more personal.
Janine Huldie says
So true April and wishing you tons of luck now 🙂
Sandy_Ramsey says
These are gorgeous! I just started doing hand stamping and it is an art, no doubt! These are beautiful and very personal which makes them a perfect gift.
Janine Huldie says
I think that is awesome that you learned how to do this and you are so right, the personalization does make them the perfect gift!! 😉
day-with-kt.com says
Those necklaces are gorgeous!!! I love the one you designed!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Kim and truly hope you entered the giveaway, too!! 🙂
gigigirl says
Love these necklaces and your choice. Wear it well…..xxoo
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you Aunt Gloria and xoxo!! 🙂
Nellie says
what a beautiful necklace!! I loved learning more about the creator too, it makes me appreciate the product more for sure. I want one 🙂 With both my kids names on it! I entered! *fingers and toes crossed*
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Janine Huldie says
Yay and seriously so glad you entered. I have my fingers and toes crossed for you, too!! 🙂
realhousewife says
That is a gorgeous and thoughtful treasure! I love jewelry like that and love Erin's designs! – very cool and classy!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Kelly and I know I really love Erin's designs and still wearing the beautifully designed necklace days later now!! 🙂
spiritedlife says
These are beautiful. I wish I was that creative. Thanks for sharing with Countdown in Style.
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Janine Huldie says
My pleasure and thanks for entering. Good luck, April!! 🙂
Kristen M says
I'm liking the leather cuffs, messy nest, and the summer bloom necklace.
Janine Huldie says
Thanks and wishing you luck!! 🙂