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My 1001 Day Project ends on Friday, October 1, 2010 in .
I have to say that this 12 Days of Holiday Deals promotion was one of the most fun promos I’ve done in a long time! Getting comments from you guys, letting me know what you do and don’t like has just been great. With the slow economy, I’m glad to know I was able to provide a few sales and help out with your Christmas shopping here and there, even if my sales were still far less than I had expected.
Don’t get me wrong, I would love for my jewelry to be flying off the website. However, I do understand that it is a luxury item. I also understand that with the turn of the economy, many of us have little money to be spread far and wide for gifts. (J and I, for example, are limiting our Christmas shopping with a cash budget, otherwise we just go overboard and can’t stop.) So, regardless, I’m glad that I was able to help out!
I do want to do more promotions like this (I’m really not lying when I say this was a lot of fun!) So if you have any ideas on what you’d like to see me do, let me know. I’m all ears!
For those of you waiting to see who the winners are, you’ll be glad to know that your odds were just fantastic for winning (at least 1 in 30)! So, with the help of Random.org and without further ado, the $25 gift certificate winner is:
Congratulations, Betty! Make sure to contact me with information on how to get your gift certificate!
If you placed an order during the 12 Days promotion and asked me to hold it until the end, I’ll be working on getting those packaged up for you this weekend.
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On the 12th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…a plethora of items at half off!
For a big bang on the last day of the holiday deals, I’ve decided to offer, not one, not two, but many items at 50% off. Here’s the catch…These are all one-of-a-kind pieces. I will not be making these again. No one else will have these pieces in their jewelry wardrobe…at least, not made by my hand.
Without further ado, here are the items of the day:
The Top Drill and Coin Pearl Peacock Necklace…Securely hand-knotted with black silk, this exquisite necklace is composed of lustrous top drilled button pearls and elegant coin pearls. The variations in pearl sizes and shapes are brought to the eye by a large, off-center bali bead. A hint of sparkle is added with glimmering Swarovski crystals accenting the lovely and delicate top drilled button pearls.
This necklace is absolutely fabulous at its 16 1/2” (41.91cm) length! All metal is sterling silver.
The Whirlwind Carnelian Nugget Bracelet…So irregular in their shape and faceting, these carnelian faceted nuggets are beautiful in and of themselves. Together, however, they make a fantastic bracelet that demands to be noticed! Paired with handmade whirlwind beads created by many yards of wrapped wire, this bracelet is a one-of-a-kind piece.
While this bracelet is 8 1/4” (21.00cm) long, because of the size of the carnelian nuggets, it only fits up to a 7” (17.80cm) wrist.
The Criss Cross Cuff – Faceted Amazonite and Volcano Ice Crystals…Always a timely classic, this criss cross cuff is made with faceted Amazonite rounds and Swarovski crystals. Dress it up or down because it goes great with jeans or your little black dress.
The cuff is stiff sitting on the wrist at 6 1/2” (16.51cm) and 1/2” (1.27cm) wide. All silver is sterling.
The Turquoise Wrecker Ball & Chain Necklace…Have a ball with this eye-catching turquoise colored stone topped with a turquoise dyed pearl and dazzling Swarovski Crystals on an oxidized sterling silver chain. (I wish I could tell you what the turquoise colored stone was, but I have no idea. If you know, let me know! :) )
Necklace length is 18” (45.72 cm). All silver is sterling and oxidized for an antique finish.
The Coconut and White Nugget Bracelet…Perfect for any getaway, this tropical look bracelet is made with white glass nuggets and coconut heishe. The piece has been oxidized to make the white stand out more. Clasp is handformed and hammered for sturdiness.
The bracelet fits a size 7 1/2” (19.05 cm). All silver is sterling.
The Coconut and White Nugget Necklace…At 43 1/2” (110.49 cm), this is a long necklace great for draping over lean styles or for wrapping once for an asymmetrical, double strand look. It’s made with white glass nuggets and coconut heishe securely handwired to links from handmade twisted chain. The piece has been oxidized to make the white beads stand out more. Clasp is handformed and hammered for increased sturdiness. All silver is sterling.
The Garden Cluster Bangle – Pearl, Citrine and Coral Bracelet…Multiple coils of fine silver wire decorate a sterling silver bangle core decorated with Israeli-faceted citrines, olive dyed coral, coppery red pearls and golden keishe freshwater pearls.
The bracelet is 2 5/8” (6.67cm) in diameter. All silver is sterling and has been oxidized for an antique finish.
The Criss Cross Cuff – Golden Pearls Bracelet…Always a timely classic, this criss cross cuff is made with vibrantly festive golden pearls and swarovski crystals. Dress it up or down because it goes great with jeans or your little black dress.
The cuff is stiff sitting on the wrist at 6 3/4” (17.15 cm) and 1/2” (1.27cm) wide. All metal is 14kt gold-filled.
The Charmed – Paua Teardrop and Chalcedony Heart Necklace…One of my favorite pieces…dyed chalcedony is paired with a matching paua teardrop shell and a vermeil charm, all hanging on an intricate 14kt gold-filled chain. Necklace closes with a handmade clasp.
The necklace measures 16” (40.64 cm) long finished with a 2” (5.08 cm) extender and vermeil charm. All wire is 14kt gold-filled.
The Sodalite Heart Cascades Earrings…Beautiful sodalite faceted rectangles are paired with a cascade of freshwater pearls topped with bali daisy spacers. The cascades of white are finished with an oxidized heart filigree charm.
The earrings are approximately 3 1/4” (8.25 cm) from the top of the earwire. All silver is sterling.
Sorry! The day has passed and all these Holiday Deals are done. stop by later to check out who won the $25 gift certificate to the shop!
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On the 11th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Bubbles & Labradorite Bracelet at $34.30!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Bubbles & Labradorite Bracelet…Light and trendy, this bracelet has a unique style all its own. Made with a vermeil bubble component and chain that is decorated with labradorite stones, fun is all you will think of while wearing this bracelet.
The bracelet fits up to 9” (22.86 cm) and can be adjusted to less. All metal is 14kt gold-filled or vermeil (24kt gold heavily plated over a sterling silver core.)
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On the 10th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Climbing the Vine Earrings – Keishe Pearls, Smoky Quartz & Vermeil at $20.30!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Climbing the Vine Earrings – Keishe Pearls, Smoky Quartz & Vermeil…The green of winter is deep and rich, just like the keishe pearls climbing these earrings. Set in a stack, the pearls are complimented by a perfectly faceted smoky quartz coin accented with the vermeil components. These are exquisite earrings with a lovely swing.
The earrings hang approximately 2 3/8” (6.03 cm) from the top of the earwire. All metal is vermeil (24kt gold heavily plated over a sterling silver core.)
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On the 9th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Prehnite Cluster Necklace at $54.60!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Prehnite Cluster Necklace…A cluster of faceted Prehnite rounds adorn the bottom of this hammered and hand wrapped wire circle adorned with tiny balls. The clarity of the green of the Prehnite and the gleam of the gold circle make this a beautiful statement piece.
The necklace is 20” (50.8cm) in length. The pendant is 1 1/2” (3.81cm) long. All metal is 14kt gold-filled.
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On the 8th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Fresh Cut – Quartz and Peridot Wrapped Sterling Silver Earrings at $49.00!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Fresh Cut – Quartz and Peridot Wrapped Sterling Silver Earrings…Lovely, gemmy and suncatching quartz hearts hang above bright faceted rondelles of Peridot. Reminds me of water drops falling on blades of fresh cut grass on a sunny day.
The earrings are 1 1/2” (3.81cm) long from the top of the earwire and 3/4” (1.91cm) at its widest point. All metal is sterling silver.
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On the 7th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Iolite Cluster Earrings at $51.80!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Iolite Cluster Earrings…Blue is so fantastic. Pair it with gold and it just turns the most ordinary into the most eyecatching and extrodinary. For example, these fantastic iolite cluster earrings can turn any casual outfit into a spectacular outfit! Made with iolite rondelles and coins, these stones are securely wired to a handformed wire frame and dangle from handformed earwires decorated with a vermeil bead.
The earrings hang approximately 1 1/2” (3.81 cm) from the top of the ball post. All metal is 14kt gold-filled or vermeil (22kt gold heavily plated over a sterling silver core.)
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On the 6th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Infinity – Wood, Pearls and Crystals Necklace at $84.00!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Infinity – Wood, Pearls and Crystals Necklace…A beautiful, continuous flow of color, this long necklace is made with carved twisted horn, golden pearls and topaz Swarovski crystals all brought together in a continuous loop with gold chain. This is a continuous necklace (hence the name “Infinity”) so there is no clasp.
The necklace is 48” (121.92 cm) in length. All metal is 14kt gold-filled.
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On the 5th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Autumn Kites Chandelier Wrap Earrings at $48.00!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Autumn Kites Chandelier Wrap Earrings…If these earrings don’t remind you of the fall leaves changing color, I don’t know what will! Inspired by the oak tree right outside of my office window, these chandelier beauties are made of citrine faceted rondelles, carnelian rounds and chalcedony faceted kites. They are perfect for announcing fall.
The earrings is 2 1/8” (5.39cm) long. All silver is sterling and oxidized.
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On the 4th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Sterling Silver Tourmalinated Quartz Necklace at $35.00!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Sterling Silver Tourmalinated Quartz Necklace…This necklace is made with gem quality tourmalinated quartz rondelles with many tiny facets that make light dance off of them. Ranging from opaque to crystal clear, the rondelles have distinctive black rutiles running through the rondelles.
A focal point of this necklace is the clasp. Handcrafted and unique in creation, it will look like part of the design even if the clasp flips to the front. This is a lovely necklace made just for layering!
Each necklace made with these tourmalinated quartz stones will be an individual piece due to the unique patterns the rutiles make within the stones. Some may have darker stones and others lighter and they may even vary in size, but the necklace will still be just as beautiful in its own right.
The necklace is 20” (50.8cm) in length. All metal is sterling silver.
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On the 3rd day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Abalone & Vermeil Flower Wrap Earrings at $13.30!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Abalone & Vermeil Flower Wrap Earrings…A brand new pair of earrings on that site that have debut today! Abalone deep and varied as ocean pools are arranged like floral blooms with gold-filled wire and dangle from vermeil earwires. These earrings are just beautiful with anything.
The earrings are 1 1/4” (3.18 cm) from the top of the earwire and are 3/4” (1.91cm) wide. All metal is 14kt gold-filled or vermeil (24kt gold heavily plated over a sterling silver core.)
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I’ve been getting a great response from those of you writing me to let me know that you love the promotion. Thank you! I appreciate that more than you know.

One question that came in asked me if I could hold orders until the 12 Days of Holiday Deals had passed. Of course! I also know that you probably do not want to pay for shipping again (and even if you did, I would refund your shipping money excess.) So, please feel free to use the following discount code for free shipping after you’ve already paid for shipping once:
Pretty simply, huh? There’s so much going on, I’m definitely trying to keep it that way for everyone!
Make sure to stay tuned! Plenty of great necklaces and earrings are in the line up…I even have one brand new bracelet to unveil during the 12 days. Don’t miss it!
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On the 2nd day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Crystal Wrapped Hoop Earrings at $23.80!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Crystal Wrapped Hoop Earrings…Sweet and simple, these wrapped hoops are speckled with colorado topaz Swarovski crystals. The silver has been oxidized to a gunmetal sheen to allow the crystals to really sparkle.
The earrings are 1” (2.54 cm) and hang 1 3/4” (4.45 cm) high from the top of the earwire. All metal is sterling silver and oxidized.
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On the 1st day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…The Love Comes Full Circle Earrings at $12.00!
For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!
And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
The Love Comes Full Circle Earrings…At the very least, it does in these earrings. Made from sterling silver, these detailed filigree hearts are part of a circle hoop. The filigree hearts have been oxidized to bring out their delicate details.
The earrings hang approximately 1 1/2” (3.81 cm) from the top of the earwire. All metal is sterling silver.
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As we get closer to Thanksgiving, we know the gift giving season is just around the corner. What should be a joyous time can turn very stressful, very quickly. Are you already wondering what you’re going to get for those on your list? Look no further!

Starting Friday, November 14th, I’ll be running a 12 Days of Holiday Deals right here on my blog! Check back every day, as I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the regular price of the item.
As a little extra “thank you” to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop on November 26th! Also, if you are a newsletter subscriber or you subscribe to my newsletter during the 12 Days of Holiday Deals AND you make a purchase, you’ll get 2 more chances to win the gift certificate. That’s 26 chances to win over the course of 12 days!
Don’t forget! I gift wrap all my items in a beautiful brown pillow box with a decorative wrap. One less thing for you to worry about!
Make sure you check back Friday to see what the first holiday deal will be!
P.S. Remember – in order to get the daily sale price, you must add the item to your cart from the link in my blog post and you must make your purchase that day. (You can purchase the item from its product page, however the discount will not show up on your invoice.)
You will only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you see something you want, don’t delay. The following day, that deal will be gone!
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