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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Novica Review and Giveaway! -- CLOSED



Hey everyone! So my next review and giveaway is for Novica. Novica is a great place where artisans from all over the world sell their wonderful pieces. From jewelry made in Thailand to paintings created in Mexico. They have so many unique gifts, you not only want them, but are inspired by them, too.

As the website says: "The purpose of NOVICA is to create a revolutionary system through which the artists and artisans of the world can display their fine works to a global audience of prospective customers. NOVICA does not charge artists any fees for listing their items on the website. Furthermore, artists remain fully independent--they are free to raise their prices, lower their prices, or remove their items from our website. By cutting out the long strings of middlemen, NOVICA allows both consumers and artisans to get the most out of each and every transaction.



I chose the Elephant Walk ring. This ring was back ordered for a while but the style was so wonderful that I decided I can definitely wait and I'm glad I did because I really love this ring. I'm a big fan of animals so whenever I see animal rings or jewelry I really hop on them. The shape is quite simple but the details of the elephants walking around is what makes it so, so lovely. It's great because you can wear it with your everyday clothes but also wear it with fancy clothes too. I plan on wearing it a lot. It is made from sterling silver. The website describes the ring as: "Depicted in low relief, five sterling elephants march around a silver band. Wadarat Supasirisuk presents a ring that shows the purposeful pachyderms in silhouette."

I have to also mention that the Novica company is really great to their customers. I was worried about my shipment because it was nearing the 8 weeks (backordered products take 5 to 8 weeks) so I shot them an email and they followed up immediately. I also asked if they could extend the gift code for one of you guys and they did very generously. They were super nice and I do wish all companies would be this easy going!

The presentation of the product is very lovely too, it came in a handmade jewelry box, made of saa paper which is a mulberry bark paper that has been in Thailand for 700 years. The smallest branches are cut to make the paper so the trees are not cut down and continue to grow. It's very durable and makes a great gift box if you are purchasing a piece for a friend or relative, and hey it was a great gift for myself too, haha.



All in all, Novica truly is a great company. I love their mission statement. A lot of times you buy products because they look cute or pretty but don't know where they're from. Here you see the artist or artisan that created your piece, you read their story, learn about their village or country, and in a way it makes you feel relieved and happy. Happy to know that your money is going towards a lovely product for yourself but also towards the actual person that created the product and helping them out. There definitely should be more companies like Novica out there. Definitely check them out, they have everything from clothing to handmade jewelry paintings to tableware to gifts for mom.

Buy It! Head on over to Novica's website and browse their fantastic and fascinating selection.

Win It! ONE winner will receive a $35 gift code for Novica!

MANDATORY ENTRY

1. Head on over to Novica's website and tell me what product you'd purchase with your $35. Please do this entry first or other future entries will not be counted.(1 entry)

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ONE winner will be chosen on June 1st, 2010 at 9:00pm (EST) and then will be emailed.

Alternate winners will be chosen if winner does not respond after 48 hours. This contest is only open to all US, Canadian, and International Residents. Thank you and good luck!




Disclaimer-
I was provided a product in exchange for my review.
You can read more about my blog policies in my disclaimer.

158 comments:

  1. I would choose the lovely Chalcedony Drop Earrings,Sublime - ID#160842.

    Elaine R
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  2. love the blue cobalt pitcher they have from mexico

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  3. I would get the Blown glass wine goblets, 'Silver Twist' (pair)
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  4. thank you for this wonderful giveaway! i LOVE novica! today, i think my favorite are 'Night Song' Pearl and smoky quartz cluster earrings!

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  7. I like the cobalt spiral wine glasses
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    Product ID: 13350



    Large:

    15.0 cm H x 13.5 cm Diam.

    Small:

    9.0 cm H x 12.0 cm Diam.

    view in US/English units

    Large:

    5.9" H x 5.3" Diam.

    Small:

    3.5" H x 4.7" Diam.

    view in metric units



    Weight: 1.2 lbs

    Weight: 0.55 kgs



    Ceramic

    For decorative use only

    Not watertight



    Ships from NOVICA Office in Peru.

    About Prices

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    Made in Peru


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  19. I like the peridot constellation ring.
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  20. I will buy Peridot dangle earrings, 'Intricate Harmony'


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  22. I like the Licorice Chic Cotton Blouse.
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  26. I'd love to get the Celadon ceramic statuette- Crystal Rooster!

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  32. I would pick the Murano hand blown Golden Pear.
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  34. I'd get the Natural orchid and tiger's eye long necklace, 'Whipped Cream'.
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  38. I really like the Soapstone candleholders, 'Fig Leaf' (pair). Email in profile.

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  40. i would get the sterling silver ring riptide

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  52. I would probably get a necklace called Yellow Amulet

    http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/longer-than-22-inches/ceramic-pendant-necklace-yellow-amulet/93941/

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  63. I would love this Aged Cuzco Vase!
    http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=163677
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  71. I think I would have to get the Andean Panpipes!

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  77. I really love the Sterling silver dangle earrings called 'Empathy'

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  80. I would love, love the Women's batik robe, 'Tropical Red'!
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  86. i love the Leather sling handbag, 'Huancayo Style'
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  87. I would like to buy the Sterling silver hoop earrings, 'Lavish Bali' from Novica.

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  90. I like the Beer glasses, 'Bohemia'!

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  94. I'd get the red sunflower fan mirror. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

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  95. i love the cosmopolitan earth blouse

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  99. I love the Glass pitcher, 'Cobalt Charm'
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  106. I like the Cotton blouse, 'Night Dance'

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  108. I love the Cotton dress, 'Casual Black'
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  111. I'd get the Ceramic teapot, 'Elephant Cream Tea'!
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  114. I like the Iron wall adornment, 'Autumn Sun'.

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  116. I would get the Amethyst floral earrings, 'Mystic Daisy'

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  118. i would get the Decoupage tissue box, 'My Guadalupe'
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  119. I like the Rose quartz solitaire ring, 'Dawn Sky'

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  120. This is not easy - considering I have 312(!)items on my Novica Wishlist!

    But if I had a $35 GC today I think I would choose the "Gold Plated Dangle Earrings, 'Unconditional Love' " by Thai artist/designer Khun Boom.

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  124. i love the Pearl flower ring, 'White Rose'

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  131. I would get the Pearl strand necklace, 'Sunset.
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  135. I'd get Wood wine holder, 'Graceful Helix'
    by Chuchat Suwut
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  136. id get the Garnet cocktail ring, 'Red-Eyed Lotus' http://jewelry.novica.com/rings/cocktail/garnet-cocktail-ring-red-eyed-lotus/72830/

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  140. I like the cobalt spiral wine glasses
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  141. I'd get the plumed serpent incense holder.

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  142. I would purchase the Cotton sarong, 'Black Bamboo Paradise'.

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  143. id get the cotton blouse ebony melody
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  147. I might get their Wood statuette, 'The Kiss'
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  152. I would purchase the Silk batik scarf, 'Royal Java Green' by Yuni Kristina (Bali and Java). garrettsambo@aol.com

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