11/22/2009

48 hour giveaway! Jade necklace from China!

This giveaway will only last until Tuesday night...

My Father is a Geologist, he travels to China very frequently. I always have a list of things that I have him pick up for me when he goes. Last time he went I asked him to pick something up for a giveaway on my blog. He came home with this darling jade necklace he found in Beijing.

It is hard to see how pretty the color is indoors at night. It is very light almost white jade with just a very slight familiar greenish tone.

The flower is very intricately carved. The center of the flower is a little cluster of red beads.

The necklace is beautifully knotted and a fisherman's knot is used to adjust the size.

I had my daughter model it for us. I almost wore it to church today!

To enter to win, leave a comment telling me what your favorite stone, gemstone, etc. is and why.
For an additional entry, subscribe to my blog.
For more entries, blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway!

I write all your names out by hand so don't worry, I will get your name in as many times as it needs to be! Good Luck!

P.S. Thanks Dad, for getting this for me!

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54 comments:

  1. RiahliNovember 22, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    My favorite is Amber. My favorite type is the warm brown Amber. I guess I like it because it's so earthy and brown is one of my favorite colors...plus it goes well with my freckles. :)

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  2. emmalee821November 22, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    I love Jade...I have always loved the color and in jewelry its so pretty! I had a friend in elementary school named Jade and I have since been a fan! kindof corny but true:)
    I also do Love opal...I guess I love them all...

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  3. Ed / JulieNovember 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    That necklace is gorgeous! I love Jade. I have a cousin named Jade! I love almost all jewelry and gemstones! What a fab giveaway and what a great dad!!!

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  4. Shelly T.November 23, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Such a cute necklace!
    My favorite gemstome is amethyst.

    s-tay(at)cox(dot)net

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  5. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    My favorite stone is the Opal. It is also my birthstone. Diamonds aren't bad either!! Very pretty necklace.

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  6. TracyNovember 23, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    What a pretty necklace. I love the color of the amethyst, but I like them all. I am also a subscriber.

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  7. DMKNovember 23, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    I looooooooove stones. I can't think of what my favorite is. I love emeralds! Oh and opals are amazing!


    Denise

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  8. JennyNovember 23, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    I love turquoise.

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  9. JennyNovember 23, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  10. JennyNovember 23, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    posted offer on facebook.

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  11. Lisa S.November 23, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Oh how lovely! I love geology and jewelry. :) My favorite is probably turquoise but it's rare that I meet a stone that doesn't make my heart go thumpity thump.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    I love blue topaz. It reminds me of my daughter who now lives far away as it is her favorite color and stone to wear. Your beautiful jade necklace looks gorgeous too!

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  13. Danielle FolsomNovember 23, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    My favorite is moonstone. I just love how unique it is and how magical it looks.

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  14. Hall FamilyNovember 23, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    I am not quite sure what my favorite is...I guess Amythest because it's my birthstone. Mostly, I like anything cute or pretty :)

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  15. cricketgNovember 23, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Such a beautiful necklace :) My favorite stone would have to be a diamond. I also think pearls are fabulous!

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  16. RamseyNovember 23, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I love Amber because of the warm color.

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  17. UnknownNovember 23, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    I love purple amythest because it reminds me of my Grandma. I have always like all kinds of gemstones, I was one of those kids that had a rock tumbler growing up, and I made jewelry for all my friends and family.

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  18. OergelNovember 23, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    My favorite gemstone is Amber. I love the little fairy's that dance inside of the dark brown stone.

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  19. Amy KNovember 23, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    What a beautiful necklace! My favorite is Ruby because it is my birthstone.

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  20. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    My favorite stone is definitely an emerald, especially a princess cut! That cut will make any stone gorgeous! I love it because emerald's are my birthstone and green is my absolute favorite color!

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  21. AudreyNovember 23, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Count me in! My favorite stone is a diamond . . . it's my birthstone, and since it's colorless, it's the only gemstone that truly goes with everything!

    I am a follower, too.

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  22. AmyNovember 23, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    My favorite is black onyx. I have a ring my grandmother gave me when I was in junior high and if ever fits again, you can bet I'll hardly ever take it off.

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  23. AmyNovember 23, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Subscribed!

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  24. KaseyNovember 23, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    kmfacker@gmail.com I love emerald

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  25. BeckyNovember 23, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    This necklace is gorgeous! What an awesome dad you have. :) My favorite stone is anything PINK! :)

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  26. LettyNovember 23, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    My fave stone is turquoise. I love all the variations there is of it. It is also my favorite color!

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  27. A Musing MotherNovember 23, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Diamonds are a girl's best friend.

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  28. Hall FamilyNovember 23, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    I am a facebook follower :) Facebooking giveaway :)

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  29. Trish - Mom On TimeoutNovember 23, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful! I love jade and onyx.

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  30. Kate and WesNovember 23, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    My favorite stone is the sapphire just becuase it is my birthstone.

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  31. UnknownNovember 23, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    I love sapphires because they are my birthstone but my favorite stone is a mystic topaz. I found them on a trip to Jamaica that my husband took me on for my 30th birthday. I love all the colors.

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  32. UnknownNovember 23, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Blog subscriber

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  33. Jennifer GNovember 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    I love aquamarine because it is my birthstone. I love rose quartz because it is so pretty. I love pyrite because it sparkles. I just love gems and stones in general.
    The jade necklace you are giving away is so pretty I don't know how you can part with it. You are very generous.

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  34. RobynNovember 23, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    i love pearls...does that count! this is beautiful!

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  35. AnnaNovember 23, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I like diamonds.


    In large quantities.

    The're a girls best friend.

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  36. Chawksgirl4everNovember 23, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    i love cate eys stones i just think there beautiful and neat to look at diamonds i wouldnt complain about either

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  37. Chawksgirl4everNovember 23, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    i subscribe to you by email

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  38. AmandaNovember 23, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    My favorite gemstone is diamond. I always wished it was my birthstone, but instead I got peridot.

    corley@wildblue.net

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  39. AmandaNovember 23, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    I am an e-mail subscriber.

    corley@wildblue.net

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  40. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    This is beautiful! My favorite would have to be pearls. I LOVE the way they look; how they can be dressed up or down. Thanks!
    thegood3 at gmail dot com

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  41. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    What a beautiful necklace! My favorite stone is a sapphire as it my kids birthstone. Thank you!

    janene777@verizon.net

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  42. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Even though Ruby is my birthstone, I've always been parial to pearls...but with a necklace a beautiful as that...I'd settle for Jade! :) Thanks! Paula
    cornellfamily@net-port.com

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  43. fiveofakindNovember 23, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Hi! I like the look of gemstones in general. Thanks for the chance at this unique Giveaway!

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  44. Michelle KilpatrickNovember 24, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    I like amber. It is a very warm stone that looks great with most of my wardrobe.

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  45. babetteNovember 24, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    dimonds there eternal and match everything

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  46. MeganNovember 24, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Gorgeous necklace! I love rubies, they are my birthstone as well as my daughters :)

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  47. HannahNovember 24, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I wish I could be original and get away from my birthstone, but I really DO like topaz. My favorite topaz, though is the blue, not the ugly yellow of November's stone. As for the why...My grandmother bought be a beautiful blue topaz ring for my ninth birthday and it's been my favorite ever since!

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  48. SafireNovember 24, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I love sapphires because they are my birthstone. And they match my eyes. :) But my next favorite stone has to be pearls...They are so smooth and cool!

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  49. SafireNovember 24, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    I blogged about it here: http://safiregiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/11/tuesday-nov-24.html

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  50. MichelleNovember 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    My favorite gemstones are pearls. Simple, classic, refined. And I was born in June.

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  51. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    LOVE Peridot! It's my birthstone!

    rebornbutterfly (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

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  52. TinaNovember 24, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    I love blue, so sapphire it is!
    tinap
    tinajanet1@verizon.net

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  53. Young in TXNovember 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    My fave is garnet since it's my birthdstone.

    Laura in TX
    123yes456@gmail.com

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  54. TishNovember 26, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    I love topaz. It is my birthstone. :)

    lettie1978@gmail.com

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