***CONTEST CLOSED. THANKS FOR ENTERING!***They say that diamonds are a girl's best friend - but personally, I've always been more of a sterling silver kind of gal. Besides being much more reasonably priced, sterling silver jewelry has a beautiful luster, its own special kind of glow - and, if cared for properly, can last a very long time without needing special attention because of its amazing resilience.
Aside from my wedding and engagement rings, the few pieces of jewelry that I own are made from sterling silver - I find that necklaces and bracelets made from silver are lovely and sophisticated in their own way, and love that the silver's unique sheen dresses up my mostly-neutral wardrobe without being too contrasting or showy.
Charm Factory, an online jewelry supplier, specializes in sterling silver bracelets and necklaces, offering an impressive selection of .925 charms to help you personalize your jewelry as you see fit. Made in the United States, Charm Factory pieces are lead- and nickel-free (other items, such as imported enamel charms and some chains, may contain small amounts of nickel that will always be noted in the product description for your safety and convenience).
I came into contact with a Charm Factory representative recently, and was given the opportunity to receive a sterling silver bracelet along with 8 charms of my choosing. To tell you the truth, I had quite a bit of trouble narrowing down my favorite charms to only 8 - Charm Factory's comprehensive selection is a little overwhelming at first glance since there are literally hundreds of pieces to choose from. However, the process is made easier since Charm Factory narrows down its charms into categories that include Animals and Pets, Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Hobbies and Entertainment, and Zodiac and Birthstones, to name a few.
Angie Beauchamp, Charm Factory's manager, suggested that I create a themed necklace with charms that were meaningful to me. As such, I selected the following charms to create a complete picture of my personality and the things that are important to me:
- Personalized Birthstone Heart Charm -
This is probably my favorite charm, because it represents my love for my family. The three Swarovski crystals engraved into the heart charm are personalized birthstones for April (G's birth month), May (when my husband and I were born), and July (V's birth month). - Flash Camera Charm -
What can I say? I may only be an amateur photographer, but I simply adore taking pictures and wanted something to represent my love for capturing family memories through my camera. - I ♥ to Blog Charm -
This one's pretty self-explanatory. :) - Live the Life You've Dreamed Quote -
A quote that perfectly sums up my philosophy on life: live the life you've always dreamed of, and never settle for anything less. - Book Charm -
This charm's meaning is two-fold - it represents both my love of reading, and my love of creativity as accomplished through writing. - Gemini Twins Charm -
Gemini is not only my astrological sign but my husband's as well, so this charm represents the fact that the two of us compliment each other perfectly. - Musical Notes Charm -
Who doesn't love music? The musical notes charm is a simple yet beautiful reminder that there is music is all around us - we just need to remember to stop and listen for it. - Earth Charm -
I want my children to grow with a healthy respect for their Earth; it is the only home we've ever known and this charm represents my hope for a future in which our planet is cherished and taken care of.
I was so excited to try my new bracelet on that I had my husband fasten it around my wrist right away. At first it slid right off, but once the length was adjusted correctly, the bracelet came to rest loosely around my hand, a perfect, comfortable fit.
I can't begin to tell you how much I love my new Charm Factory bracelet - besides looking absolutely beautiful, it was custom-made to represent the things that make up who I am, something I will happily be reminded of every time I wear it.Would you like to surprise a loved one with their very own customized bracelet this holiday season?
GIFT IT!Charm Factory bracelets are a wonderful, unique gift for friends and family members who appreciate personalized jewelry. With hundreds of charms to choose from, there's bound to be a little something for everyone, from your shop-a-holic best friend to your Twilight-obsessed little sister. For a complete list of available charms and chains, visit CharmFactory.com.
WIN IT!!!
One (1) lucky reader will receive their very own personalized sterling silver bracelet, complete with up to 8 charms of their choice, courtesy of Charm Factory!
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Visit Charm Factory online, take a look around, then come back and let me know which sterling silver charm is your favorite. This is required and must be left as a comment at the end of this post before additional entries are submitted!
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