Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Novica Review & Giveaway

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There is a nation of artists throughout the world. village of carvers in Bali;
a family of ceramists in Brazil who have handed down their craft
from generation to generation;
a farmer in the Andes who hand-weaves alpaca sweaters.

It is a community of artists who have been isolated
for centuries by distance, time, and geography --
isolated from the very community of collectors seeking
their unique, inspired, and undiscovered arts and crafts.

Now, finally, there is a bridge connecting our separate
communities into one worldwide nation --
this is The NOVICA Nation.

A nation of people inspired by the arts and
empowered by the Internet.

Novica offers everything from Sterling Silver Jewelry to Earrings to necklaces, unique gifts, and much more!

I received these to review:

Sterling silver half hoop earrings, 'Moon in the Forest'



Round as the full moon, silver hoops reveal the intricate elegance of leaves and tendrils. Wadarat Supasirisuk creates the motifs in low relief, bringing a new look to a classic style.

.925 rating silver.

Made by:
Wadarat Supasirisuk





"Sawadee kha! My name is Wadarat Supasirisuk and I was born on April 19, 1941 in the southern province of Nakorn Sri Thamarat. I am married and we have two children. After graduating from university, I had the opportunity to work in a company that manufactured jewelry. I chose that company because not only did the products interest me, but also because I could tell there was a growing demand for Thai jewelry.

I began to save my earnings and eventually opened my own workshop. I believe that opportunities are everywhere, that is, for those who can anticipate and make the risky decision to invest time and money.

I purchased some materials and started marketing the products myself. It was then that I traveled abroad, to Europe and Australia. When I was in Bangkok I became aware of the potential for silver jewelry. I looked at the northern region of Chiang Mai and decided to expand my scope of products.

Earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets – I design all these products myself, sometimes adapting patterns I see in magazines and catalogues, sometimes simply through asking clients and professionals about the current trends. However, most of the times my clients already have in mind what it is they want and just ask me to actually make it.

My products are nice and of good quality. I feel confident that, regardless where you are from, you will like them."

What I like about these earrings and Novica:
1. I love the whole concept of this company!
2. I really enjoyed reading and seeing a picture of the woman who created earrings.
3. My experience w/ this company was unique!
4. Came w/ a handwritten postcard from Thailand thanking me for my purchase written in their language and English. Pretty cool!
5. Even the jewelry box was cool in that it is made from Sea Paper, a handmade mulberry bark paper that has been made in Thailand for over 700 years.
6. Quick shipping.
7. These Sterling Silver earrings were very pretty and delicate.

What I didn't like:
1. Nothing!

Want It? Click here to visit Novica.

WIN IT!
How to enter to win a $50 Gift Card to Novica:
1. Leave a comment here & be sure to include your email address if it is not on your profile.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
~Leave a seperate comment for each entry~
1. Like Novica on Facebook by clicking here.
2. Follow Novica on Twitter by clicking here.

Giveaway ends Monday April 11 , 2011 @ midnight. Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond. This blog bares no responsibility for the delivery of this prize. I received the earrings to review from Novica. No monetary compensation was received and these opinions are 100% my own. Click here to view my Full Disclosure.

114 comments:

Bailey said...

Thanks for the chance! Looks like there are some very lovely things!!!

Sandra K321 said...

I love the earrings that you reviewed; they're so pretty with such nice detail.
seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com

R. said...

I love Novica! What a great giveaway.

rebecca.nvcl (at) gmail.com

R. said...

I like Novica on Facebook.

R. said...

I follow Novica on twitter (@RebeccaFH).

rebecca.nvcl (at) gmail.com

peg42 said...

I love so many of the items that Novica has. I especially like the Iron welcome sign, 'Rooster Sings Welcome'.
Thanks so much for this givaway.
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peg42 said...

I like Novica on twitter (peg42)
Thanks
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peg42 said...

I like Novica on FB (Margaret E. Smith)
Thanks
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slb3334 said...

Beautiful earrings.

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abfantom said...

I love Novica. I've ordered from them in the past and their products are very high quality and packaged nicely.

abfantom at yahoo dot com

Denise S. said...

There are so many neat things it would be hard to choose!
lazybones344 at gmail dot com

Denise S. said...

I follow Novica on twitter: @lazybones344

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

love the blue cobalt pitcher from mexico

mickeyfan said...

I am crazy about their silver cuff bracelets. Ah-may-zing!

Michelle said...

I love the stuff on this site. Hope I win!

blackbearpie@aol.com

Michelle said...

I like Novica on facebook as Michelle L

blackbearpie@aol.com

Michelle said...

Following Novica on twitter as blackbearpie

blackbearpie@aol.com

sweepmom said...

There is a handbag over there I have my eye on. If I am lucky enough to win, I am going to treat myself to it.

debijackson said...

i love novica quality djackson1958@hotmail.com

debijackson said...

like novica on fb as debbie jackson

debijackson said...

tw novica as jacksondeb

Captain Coupon said...

What a great giveaway! :-)

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Captain Coupon said...

I like Novica on fb (nedra lytle)

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PAIGE said...

The Novica site rocks - especially the jewelry. I love the Snow Queen pearl dangle earrings.
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BethElderton said...

Novica is a lovely company! Great Giveaway!
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BethElderton said...

I like Novica on Facebook (Beth Elderton)
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BethElderton said...

I follow Novica on twitter as mbm218
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Unknown said...

I love Novica's products because they are so unique and have neat stories behind them! ;)
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Sharon Harmon

mogrill said...

They have some unique stuff.Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@yahoo.com

Deborah Wellenstein said...

Great stuff-I would put this gift card to good use!

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Deborah Wellenstein said...

I like Novica on Facebook as Debbi Otto Wellenstein.

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Anonymous said...

Thanks for the great giveaway
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magic5905 said...

Love Novica. Thanks.
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captainliss40 said...

Thanks for the chance! captainliss40(at)gmail(dot)com

Lim said...

It is just amazing how talented some people are. It's such a diverse selection.

Lyudmila said...

I like the Wool belt, 'Midnight Blue Bouquet'
lusizova at gmail.com

Lyudmila said...

Like Novica on Facebook = Lyudmila Sizova
lusizova at gmail.com

Unknown said...

I love Novica. I jsut got a ring from Bali from them. It's stunning!

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Unknown said...

Follow Novica on Twitter @snowluvnferret2

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Unknown said...

Follow Novica on Facebook (Lori Berman)

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llinda29 said...

Thet make nice products

Ellie Wright said...

I love the earrings you reviewed.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Ellie Wright said...

I follow NOVICA on FB (Ellie W)
eswright18 at gmail dot com

Ellie Wright said...

I follow NOVICA on Twitter @eswright18
eswright18 at gmail dot com

Emmy Coffee said...

Emmy Coffee

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Emmy Coffee said...

I like Novica on FB (@emmy coffee)

Anonymous said...

They offer a great selection. Thank you for offering this giveaway.

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Hoa said...

I'd love to get a new scarf from Novica. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Hoa said...

Liked Novica on FB: Hoa Le

alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com

Hoa said...

Following Novica on Twitter @hle123.

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Jessica said...

What an awesome giveaway! I love Novica's work with their artists, and the amount of information you learn when researching items. My fingers are crossed!

not.a.ship(at)gmail.com

Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies said...

Thanks for the great giveaway!

ohkeeka at gmail dot com

Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies said...

I follow Novica on Twitter (@ohkeeka)

ohkeeka at gmail dot com

terri142 said...

Novica has some great items, I really love all the Jewlery.

tderosa142 at gmail dot com

terri142 said...

I Like NOVICA on Facebook.

tderosa142 at gmail dot com

terri142 said...

I follow NOVICA on twitter.(terri142)

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Claire said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I love the jewelry on Novica :)

kaleidoscopequeen at gmail dotcom

brian said...

Facebook fan

brian said...

Twitter follower

Amity said...

This is an awesome giveaway. I really like Novica, especially their collection of masks & drums.

amity (dot) norton at gmail dot com

Amity said...

I'm a fan of Novica on Facebook.

amity (dot) norton at gmail dot com

Amity said...

Also following Novica on Twitter as CreativeNoms.

amity (dot) norton at gmail dot com

bayctygrl said...

they have beautiful rings!
hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com

bayctygrl said...

like novica on FB Jennifer Bee
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bayctygrl said...

follow novica on twitter @bayctygrl
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Lesli said...

Thanks for the chance!

littleumbrella (at) wow (dot) com

Lesli said...

I like Novica on Facebook.

{facebook.com/a.little.umbrella}

littleumbrella (at) wow (dot) com

Lesli said...

I follow Novica on Twitter.

My Twitter ID is @alittleumbrella

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Jenn S. said...

Nice earrings. I really like the glassware on the NOVICA site as well.

jas8929 at gmail dot com

Jenn S. said...

Following NOVICA on twitter: jashelep
jas8929 at gmail dot com

wcc said...

I could spend hours at their store! I would love, love, love to have the Empress Gold plated rose quartz dangle earrings. Thanks for the chance! :)
whitechocolatecherries at gmail.com

wcc said...

I like Novica on Facebook (username: Les Cerises).
whitechocolatecherries at gmail.com

wcc said...

I follow Novica on twitter (username: @whitechocolatec).
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Debbie C said...

I would like to buy the Sterling silver hoop earrings, 'Lavish Bali' from Novica.

dchrisg3 @ gmail . com

Debbie C said...

I follow Novica on Twitter.

dchrisg3 @ gmail . com

Hotsnotty2 said...

Liked on FB (AngelaWinesburg)

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

Hotsnotty2 said...

Following via Twitter (@Hotsnotty2), Thanks!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

Domestic Diva said...

Thanks for the chance!

lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

Erica C. said...

They have great items!
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

ReggieMann said...

Entering for a chance to win so I can get the Silver dangle earrings, 'Butterfly' for a birthday present for a friend at work :)

ReggieM1961 [at] gmail [dot] com

Nance Meyer said...

Thanks! Novica sells the coolest stuff!

nancymeyer1 at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I love their carved wood pieces, and the chess sets.
spiersrp at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I follow Novica on twitter shiloh4u
spiersrp at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I like Novica on facebook Rebecca Rps
spiersrp at gmail dot com

MRWriter said...

I'd like the Onyx earrings, 'Tribal Flower'. Awesome selection!

AlexDean03(at)yahoo.com

Bella said...

It all is so very beautiful~ Thanks for the opportunity~ =)

JudyZ said...

I love all the sterling silver jewelry

JudyZ said...

I follow Novica on twitter @potlicker26

Joey V. said...

Nice jewelry, glad to be following.
graceflyer@hotmail.com

kat said...

I would love to win their jewelry!
kat_emerick@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

thanks for the chance, jewelry are great and i love NOVICA
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Anonymous said...

like NOVICA on FB (gala ya)
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mail4rosey said...

They have some super great rugs, and a vase I really love! Thank you for the giveaway.

msurosey@yahoo.com

mail4rosey said...

I like Novica on fb (sarah smile).
msurosey@yahoo.com

mail4rosey said...

I follow Novica with Twitter (mail4rosey).
msurosey@yahoo.com

Kimberley Meier said...

Love Novica they have beautiful jewlery!

Kimberley Meier
kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com

Kimberley Meier said...

Like Novica on Facebook. (Kimberley Rose Meier)

Kimberley Meier
kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com

Kimberley Meier said...

Follow Novica on Twitter @MRSMEIER5627.

Kimberley Meier
kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com

Matty and Sarabeth said...

I love NOVICA. I've been eyeing the Ruby Pendant necklace in mystical petal. Thanks for the chance.

mattyandsarabeth(at)gmail(dot)com

Matty and Sarabeth said...

Like NOVICA on fb (Matty N' Sarabeth)

mattyandsarabeth(at)gmail(dot)com

Matty and Sarabeth said...

Following NOVICA on twitter (MattyNSarabeth)

mattyandsarabeth(at)gmail(dot)com

esldiane@gmail.com said...

Beautiful jewelry at this site
Diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com

Erin G said...

Thanks for the opportunity!!

erroneous02(at)yahoo(dot)com

susan1215 said...

Sounds great, please enter me

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susan1215 said...

I like Novica on Facebook Susan Smith

susan1215 said...

follow Novica via twitter susan1215

Sand said...

I love how they have such an incredible selection of products from around the world.

jlafount said...

I would think about buying the Cat Meditation statue.
jlafount at hotmail dot com

vegan4life said...

inital gemstne necklace ty.
vivianbl@olg.com

Brian E. said...

Thanks for the giveaway...we have our eye on a Wood chess set, 'Flowery Turtle', @ NOVICA !

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Brian E. said...

Like Novica on Facebook: bryan eason

senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

Brian E. said...

Following NOVICA via Twitter: @brianpiero

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Darcy said...

Thank you so much for the chance!

Darcy said...

I follow on twitter - smartbottomkids

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