CLOSED: A PearlParadise.com Necklace (+ Christmas Carnival Giveaway #4)

This post is a 'Christmas Carnival' feature...The Carnival of Giveaways (or should I say Christmas prezzies?) on Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports from November 1- December 5 2010.


* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

Nothing speaks simple elegance better than a string of Freshwater pearls and where better to shop for the best steals in Pearl Necklaces than on PearlParadise.com?


Remember swooning over my gorgeous PearlParadise.com bracelet a year ago? Well, this year, the very generous team decided they'd let us review the necklace to go with the bracelet and...wait for it....YES! Give an identical necklace away to one of you!

All set to feast all eyes on our featured beauty?
Ta-dah!.....


This 7.5-8.0 mm White Freshwater Pearl Necklace is made from round freshwater pearls that are guaranteed to be the best in the world.

The strand is held together by a 14 karat yellow gold clasp and can be worn either as a choker (if ordered as a 16" necklace) or as a Princess necklace (if ordered as an 18" strand)


(Since Bunny girl and myself like calling each other Princesses of God, I'm sure you can guess which style I picked!)

There are three things I love about PearlParadise.com, the quality of their classic pieces of jewelry and their 'bypass the showroom middleman' prices. The ivory necklace featured came with its certified appraisal certificate confirming it's value at 970 US$. (Wow, now that's a pretty steep price!) But thanks to Jeremy Shepherd's smart thinking you can buy this at a direct import price of 189 US$ only! (Now we're talking!!)
I also love that the site offers all buyers a 90 day money back guarantee, if by any chance you are dissatisfied with the pearls bought. I think that their long money back guarantee policy speaks volumes about their confidence in the pearls sold.

I can't wait to wear mine for a friend's wedding early next year but considering my excitement I think Hubby will see my 'ivory whites' much sooner than later!


Buy it:

You can buy a 7.5-8.0 mm White Freshwater Pearl Necklace, 18" strand for 189 US$.


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win an identical 7.5-8.0 mm White Freshwater, 18" strand Pearl Necklace.

*(Pl. Note: Previous Pearl Paradise blog winners are not eligible.)*


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Look through Pearl Paradise's website and tell me something else that has caught your fancy.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

-Follow Pearl Paradise on Twitter

-Like Pearl Paradise on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #win a gorgeous @PearlParadise #pearl #Necklace at EBMR's #Christmas #Carnival of #Giveaways (12/11)http://bit.ly/9ihD4i #jewelry


3. Eight additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

- "Like" me on Facebook.

- Follow my feed via RSS

- Subscribe via email to receive EBMR's blog updates

-Snag my Blog button

- Host my Christmas Carnival Giveaway button on your blog

- Tweet or post a message on Facebook about the Christmas Carnival

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on December 11 2010 at 10 pm Central time.





** EBMR Disclaimer: Pearl Paradise sent me the featured product for review purposes only. This post has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Christmas, Christmas Carnival 2010, Freshwater pearls, More giveaways, Pearl Paradise, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 1:56 AM 553 Comments

CLOSED:Treasuring Sentiments....Pittsburgh Jewelry Store (+Giveaway)

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Planning to be in the Pittsburgh area and want to throw a few subtle hints to Hubby dearest or perhaps just treat yourself to a priceless trinket? Talk yourself into going into Louis Anthony Jewelers, owned by Veronica and Lou Guarino, located in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh, PA.

At Louis Anthony Jewelers, you can find carefully chosen and undeniably stunning selection of jewelry, timepieces and gifts.


Walk into the store and you will be greeted by exquisite pieces from names like Penny Preville, Roberto Coin, Stefan Hafner, David Yurman, Philip Stein and more.


This store has provided warm, familiar service that goes beyond knowing your name to knowing what's on your personal wish list since the past 18 years of their existence.


I've taken a look at some of the pieces in their online catalog and I'd love to have a nicely wrapped prezzie with this beautiful bracelet in it.....Aaaaah!



I know you're itching to enter this giveaway but before you do, do click around the Pittsburgh Jewelry Store site and enjoy the eye candy that's featured in the 20 paged online catalog.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which piece of jewelry in your personal collection is your all time favorite.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy I'm tryin to win 100$ 7mm freshwater pearl earrings at EBMR's (6/19) from Pittsbursgh Jewelry http://bit.ly/cNKswW #win #pearl


3. Four additional entries: (1 entry each)-

-Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect, RSS feeds, email updates

- Fan me on Facebook.

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on June 19 2010 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: This review has not been monetarily compensated nor has a product been provided for review. This post is based on the information provided Pittsburgh Jewelry Store .**

Labels: Freshwater pearls, Louis Anthony Jewelry, More giveaways, Pittsburgh Jewelry Store, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 12:27 PM 305 Comments

Pearl Paradise (R&G to follow)

I know they say diamonds are a girl's best friend but for me it has always been pearls. In India when you get married, the bride is generally expected to be adorned with lots of gold jewelry and that's supposed to be just the 'bride' thing to do but I wanted to be different....I wore pearls and against my beautiful ivory white sari they were the classiest accessory I could've ever chosen for my memorable walk down the aisle. Pearls are just classy....there's just no other way to describe them best!

Years ago we'd need to walk into a jewelry store to pick up an authentic piece of pearl jewelry but not anymore. You just need to go click, click, click and visit a highly recommended pearl house- Pearl Paradise

The company began in 1996 but went online in the year 2000 and get this... in 2006 alone their sales topped 20 million US$....now that speaks volumes for itself!

So what sort of pearls are you looking for? Akoya? Tahitian? White South Sea?.....Personally I'm a Freshwater Pearl kinda gal. Now my options don't stop there...I can even choose the color I want my pearls of choice to be in- white, black, lavender, pink/peach or even multicolored. I opted for my good ol' faithful.. white and decided I'd really love a bracelet.

Do you want a peek at what came in the post just for me?.......

An exquisite 7.0-8.0mm white Freshwater pearl bracelet.

This beautiful piece came with a certificate vouching its authenticity and a pearl care kit with instructions on how my bracelet had to be 'loved and cared for'!


Now if I had to buy this bracelet in a regular store I'd have to shell out 310 solid US buckaroos BUT if I buy the same bracelet directly off Pearl Paradise I only have to pay 61 US$!!! (May I help you sit back on your chair....I'm sorry I know the price difference is quite a shocker!).

You still have a few more days to order your pearls ladies (or get your hubbies to accidentally stumble upon their website and then drop a few subtle hints)....pearls are an investment and like I said they're classy!


Great news for one special reader:

One of you will have the opportunity to win an exquisite 7.0-8.0mm white Freshwater pearl bracelet just like mine at the FESTIVE GIVEAWAYS GALA FINALE. (Enter the competition here.) Please note that comments on this post will NOT be considered in the drawing of winners for the giveaway.


** EBMR Disclaimer: Pearl Paradise sent us their product for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: A FESTIVE GIVEAWAYS GALA FINALE, Festive Giveaways, Freshwater pearls, Pearl Paradise, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 4:03 PM 3 Comments