The Vintage Pearl

When Erin offered to make me one of her silver, hand-stamped necklaces, I was
all over it.  Who in her right mind would say no!?  What I didn't
realize at the time was how much I would love my necklace — and wear
it all the time. 

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I
have a soft spot for funky jewelry.  But, as it turns out, there are
plenty of days where I'm not up to the funky stuff.  And it is
sweet-sweet to joggle the charms on my necklace and think of my two
kids. 

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Wouldn't these make great Valentine's Day gifts?  I know that each of
my brothers has received a loud hint from his wife for a Vintage Pearl
necklace.

So check this out — when I told Erin I planned to post
about my necklace, she offered to set up a 10% discount for anyone
who wants a necklace too (enter Bailey10 at checkout) — AND a giveaway of two $50 gift certificates to her store, TheVintagePearl.com.  There are a lot of jewelry styles to choose from.

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Holy guacamole. (I'm kinda jealous. Which is so very wrong, as my necklace was a present after all.)

Leave a comment to enter — and drop a 'hello' at Erin's blog as well.  Winners will be drawn on Thursday, the 28th.

770 Comments

  1. I would love to experience The Vintage Pearl in real life! I love that you can add on to your family-as an adopting family, that would be perfect!

  2. Ooohh – I have been cyber stalking these for so long but haven’t been able to buy one for myself. They are so beautiful and unique!

  3. I’ve been lusting over one of those necklaces. It’s the perfect mama necklace – oh so sweet and classy.

  4. I have just signed up for her newsletter because I love her work. Definitely the “go-to” gift for friends and family.

  5. Wow…those are some pretty necklaces.I am inlove with the square heart with names necklace.If I won,I would buy that one for sure (and never take it off) & pick a 2nd item as a gift for a loved one.Thanks for the giveaway…I hope I win….fingers crossed! 🙂 Renee

  6. These are simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing the link to her jewelry. I’ve got lots of ideas for Valentines Day, Mother’s Day, etc…

  7. I would absolutely LOVE any of Erin’s necklaces, but fawning over the one with the birthstones! Fingers and toes crossed!

  8. is everyone eligible for this drawing?! 🙂
    i would love one with my husband’s serial number on it; it’s a lot safer and more discrete than something that says “POLICE WIFE” on it.

  9. I love The Vintage Pearl!
    I’ve been looking at her necklaces forever, but haven’t been able to buy one for myself..thanks for the opportunity!

  10. So, so beautiful. I am tempted to keep a necklace for myself, but think I would actually use it for a good friend who recently welcomed her second son.
    Thanks for linking to her blog. I had not discovered it yet, and will be adding it to my rss reader.

  11. I LOVE Vintage Pearl; after some loud hinting my girls gave me one for Mother’s Day last year. I have been wanting to order one for a friend whose 2-year-old daughter recently passed away. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!

  12. I have been such a huge fan of Erin’s work for the longest time!! 🙂 Love her blog too {one of my absolute faves! … left her some comment love} (:

  13. I’m so crazy-jealous of you, Heather! So so cute, and I don’t even have any kids yet to put names on my necklace (if I win, wishful thinking!). But she has such cute stuff that I could have now!

  14. I can’t tell you how many Vintage Pearl giveaways I’ve entered! I love her stuff so let’s hope I win this time!! 🙂

  15. I love the simplicity of her jewellery. I would love to have a shot at the gift certificate! Thanks for the give-away.

  16. I think there’s only one blog I read she hasn’t made it to yet, good stuff! Glad she’s getting her product out there, really cute and very talented!

  17. This is so funny, I have had my eye on a necklace from here with my three little boys names on it for a while. Now might be the time to get it, with the discount! Thanks!

  18. I love Erin’s jewelry and have purchased a few pieces, mostly as gifts, but I’d love to have something for ME! 🙂

  19. These are so classy. I would love to get my grandkiddos names on one. I may have to drop some hints! I appreciate the opportunity and the generosity. 🙂

  20. Yep…another fan of Erin. I am the proud owner of three necklaces and have two more on my wish list. Thank you!!!
    Mattie

  21. I really love her To the Moon necklace. I want one with my daughter’s name on it. I tear up every time I read “I Love You This Much” to her!

  22. OOHH so pretty. I love those shapes together with the pearl, so soft and feminine. I hope to soon get one of these for myself.

  23. I am already a HUGE fan of Erin’s jewelry, but have only given it as gifts. I have yet to treat MYSELF to one of her sweet pieces. I would LOVE the chance to win. Thanks for the giveaway, Erin & Heather!

  24. I visit and drool ever so often when I need a jewelry fix. I really, really want a necklace with my boys’ names for mother’s day this year. (It can be a gift to me, from me, right?!?!)

  25. I just discovered The Vintage Pearl yesterday and am so excited to get some jewelry. Getting it for free would be even better. 🙂 Love your stuff too!! Thanks!

  26. Those necklaces are so perfect for mommies! I would love to hear that little sound of the necklace moving around and think of my little ones…how sweet!

  27. Love these <3 How cute! Looks like they could be everyday wear! I would love one with my hubby and son's name!! Pick me Pick me!

  28. Okay…not sure if my first one went through…..but I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win a store credit to Erin’s store…ever since I saw the necklace she made for MckMama(MckMama.com)….sadly my husband hasn’t taken the hints I’ve been leaving…lol…

  29. I just showed my husband her site last week….birthday, Valentine’s day, and anniversary all in February….I hope he got the (not so subtle)hint.

  30. so exciting that you wrote about Vintage Pearl! I’ve been waiting patiently for my husband to get me one of the necklaces, but I’m thinking I just need to order it and wrap it… you know… help him out a bit!! :o)

  31. I would love one of these necklaces. I have an almost 5 month old little boy, and I’ve been wanting something with his name since I first found out I was pregnant.

  32. Very Beautiful! I was just thinking a necklace like this would a be a perfect gift for my mom! All the grandkids could be added! Great giveaway, thanks!

  33. She does an amazing job!!! I’d love to show off her work and spread the word about her internationally!!

  34. I love so many of the VP necklaces. I just can’t decide which one (also need to decide on a name for the baby that is supposed to arrive in a month before I can order a necklace). So, so pretty!

  35. Love, love, love Vintage Pearl jewelry! Have given some as gifts, but still drooling over several pieces for myself 🙂

  36. Erin’s pieces are works of art. I swear I am going to have to break down and buy one for myself– I keep hinting to the hubbs and it just isn’t working! Thanks for the giveaway!

  37. I have been trying to find where to buy this unique personalized jewelry. I make beaded jewelry but this is so much more fun. I already asked for a necklace for Valentine’s day.

  38. I love that shop!! I’ve always wanted something personalized with my two boys’ names on it, this would be perfect. Just in case I’ll be sure to drop some hints to my hubby too! 🙂

  39. Oh my gosh – I have been coveting that necklace forever! I am going to get it for myself for Valentine’s Day with my two lovelies’ names on it! Thanks so much ladies for the delightful blogs, lovely handmade items – and the giveaway!

  40. Wow, how gorgeous is that necklace, no wonder you love it. What a lovely way to keep your kids close to your heart all the time, I would so love to win one of these, fingers crossed. I’m off to check out all Erin’s beautiful jewellery now. Thanks for the tip. 🙂

  41. I love Vintage Pearl Sooooo much. I’m waiting on some stuff I ordered from there with a gift certificate from Christmas. However, I want about 100 more things, so I hope I win. I’m a FAN!!!!

  42. I’m not usually into the hand stamped charm necklaces, but I really like these, and love the touch of the single charm. Dainty and pretty. Thanks for the giveaway.

  43. Oh, I’ve been watching Erin’s site for awhile – I even sent my husband a link once (he didn’t take the hint). Maybe it will be my lucky day!

  44. i have been eyeing up the vintage pearl for WAY to long! i’d be honored to win the giveaway and wear one of those beauties!

  45. Count me in! We got something similar to this for my mom for Christmas, but I love the pearl in the middle. Great detail! thanks.

  46. How adorable! How perfect it is to have your babies’ names dangling right by your heart. It couldn’t be sweeter!

  47. I especially love the bracelets – unique and modern, yet delicate. Now I just have to figure out which I like best… 🙂 Thanks for sharing her work!

  48. I JUST told my husband that I would like to start wearing a necklace. Just one necklace and that one looks totally wearable and fun. Everyday.

  49. I have admired these necklaces for a long time. Thanks for the idea of hinting to my husband for one for Valentine’s Day!

  50. I have been hinting for one of these for ages – it’s even top on my Amazon wish list. Since I’ve had no action there, I’d love, love, love to be a winner!
    P.S. – if the fates are against me and I don’t win, how long is the 10% off good for?

  51. Ah, another Erin…maybe it’s fate for me to win this time? Yes, they are very sweet and I’d love one of my own!

  52. I came to your site through Erin’s site. Thanks for the chance to win a gift certificate. I LOVE Erin’s stuff. Looking forward to checking out your stuff.

  53. i ABSOLUTELY love these!!! i’ve already shared this link with my hubby… 😉 my only concern is… what if i’m not done having my babies?? can i add to my necklace later?

  54. I would love to win! I’ve been dying to buy something from her site, but funds are tight right now. **fingers crossed**

  55. I love Erin’s jewelry….so fabulous! I have been stalking her site for awhile now & would LOVE to win!!! Thanks!

  56. I have followed the vintage pearl for awhile now and LOVE her pieces! GORGEOUS! I’ve hinted to my hubby that I would LOVE one of Erin’s necklaces for Valentines day! Fingers crossed. Thanks for this giveaway!

  57. I would really love to win but then I’d actually have to choose. I like so many of her designs. I bet I could do it 🙂

  58. I was watching “Hoarders” and had to take a break from it so I could finish my snack–can’t watch that show and eat at the same time, I’ve found. So blog-checking was my break, and I found a giveaway! Woohoo! 🙂 Oh, and “hello”.

  59. such lovely, dreamy, sweet jewelry! thanks so very much to both of you for this opportunity! <3
    ps.. my email address is: mypeacetree2 (at) gmail (dot) com

  60. I love The Vintage Pearl! I’ve been yearning for the one you were gifted for some time now!
    Will definitely use the discount if I don’t win the giveaway! 🙂 Thanks!

  61. What beautiful jewelry! These would look great alone for the simple days and layer it up for the funky days! Thanks for sharing with us!

  62. I’ve been wearing the same necklace for 10 years now. I’ve had four kids since and it really is time for something new. I’d LOVE one just like you have – with the pretty pearl.

  63. Isn’ that awesome! I’ve been coveting the goodies over at the Vintage Pearl for a loooooooooooooong time. LOL! Mostly because I can’t afford that kind of thing myself. But all of her stuff is so cute and beautiful and really very cool! *sigh* A necklace like one of those would be so fun to have with my grandkids’ names on it!

  64. i love these necklaces so much! i wanted to buy one for myself, but alas a shortage of funds at this time does not allow. it would put a great smile on my face to win such a fabulous prize! 🙂

  65. Hmmm…it is so not good to have yet another thing for me to covet, but who would not want one (or more…how to choose?) of these beautiful works of art? Heather, thank you for leading me to ‘The Vintage Pearl’ site. [Just a thought ladies, but the layered mother of pearl necklace would be a great grandmother gift because you could put her childrens’ names in the inner most circle and grandchildrens’ names in the larger outer circle (or reverse, depending on the number of children/grandchildren).

  66. I have been checking these out for weeks and need to start dropping hints to my hubby! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway, I’d love to have my two daughters clinking around my neck!

  67. So cute! I love her creations! My birthday is friday 1/29 I’d love one of her necklaces w/my daughters name!!

  68. Oh, my sister would love one of these with her two boys’ names on it. Her birthday is around the corner, and with money being tight, winning a GC would be just perfect! Your’s is lovely, Heather!

  69. These are gorgeous… I just had my first child and would love one of these to commemorate his birth. Wish I knew a way to drop a hint to my husband. These are the greatest.

  70. omg omg I’M A HUGE fabric addict and I am soooo thankful that Erin blogged about you today b/c I AM IN LOVE W/ YOUR FABRICS!! I am a sewer and am obsessed w/ fabulous fabrics and beautiful florals, stripes, dots, etc… u name it! I will DEFINITELY be ordering from you soon!! I also am hoping someone gets me a Vintage Pearl necklace for my Birthday (feb.9th) b/c I AM IN LOVE W/ Erin’s work! I want the dainty eclectic sooo bad! I have every shape and initial chosen w/ a special meaning and how cool is it that my almost 8 month old’s birthstone is the pearl!! OMG i have to win this~~if not, then i’ll be sad but i am gonna continue to hint around at the family for my b-day gift! OMG and i cannot wait to order some fabric from u!!

  71. Absolutely Beautiful Necklaces!!! I love the daintiness but modern flair they have too and the fact you could wear them everyday makes it even better! I just had a baby in September and would LOVE to see Logan written on one of these beautiful necklaces. I will remember these necklaces for gifts. Thanks for sharing Heather!

  72. Thanks, Heather, for another introducting us to another wonderful artist. I love anything that symbolizes the closeness of a family!

  73. this is perfect for my plain jane style 🙂 w/ my little girls name on it- i agree perfect for valentines day or upcoming mothers day too!

  74. Oh I think I’m in love. I’m a plain jane sort, wearing only my wedding ring and some simple earrings. I never wear necklaces even though I have a fine collection of them. I just find them to be too fussy for every day wear. These however, were destined to change my mind. Great for day to day, with the added bonus of being about my kids!

  75. I love the necklace she made you! I want that one, but as I only have one child, it seems silly to get it right now. I might settle for a different one for the time being, and then upgrade later!

  76. I love love love her jewelry! I’m excited to get a bauble with my new baby’s name on it… to keep her close to my heart!

  77. I love this necklace!I’m weeks away from baby number 2’s arrival and I haven’t picked a name… the idea of this necklace makes me want to finalize the name now, so I can order one!!!:)

  78. Erin is SO generous and her work is incredibly beautiful! I’ve wanted one of her pieces forever! I am in love with the very necklace that was your gift–the flower & circle pendant. LOVE IT! I would love to have both of my children’s names on one. *crossing fingers*
    Thank you for the chance to win!!

  79. Would love one of these for my birthday, which is next week! I’d put my husband’s name on it or wait, my long haired dachunds name instead! HA!

  80. I have been a fan of Erin’s (and read her blog) forever (since she was preg with little Eden!)….I have a few of her pieces for my daughters, but none for myself…what am I thinking???

  81. They are gourgeous! I’m not a big jewelry wearer (is that a word?) but I would wear one of these. Fun and sentimental at the same time!

  82. I love these – beautiful, personal and a little funky. Mine would jingle-jangle a lot, though, since I have four children! I’m going to check out Erin’s site, thanks.

  83. I was just hinting to my husband the other day that one of the vintage pearl necklaces would be so nice to have. All of Erin’s jewelry is so beautiful in it’s simplicity.

  84. I’ve been seeing her work on other blogs as well (Little Birdie Secrets) and it is all beautiful. I’m not much of a jewelry wearer, but would definately love one of the cup of love necklaces!

  85. What a stinkin cute necklace! And a fun way to wear your little ones name too! I love, love, love it!!! Must , must, must get one!!!

  86. Those are the sweetest necklaces. I think my 2 kids names would look awesome on those charms: Gianna & Augustine

  87. Hi Heather- love your fabrics, love these necklaces and love, love, love my girls. Here’s hoping I win a necklace to celebrate my girls while wearing the top I made with your freshcut fabric! 🙂

  88. So cute!! I’ve seen these before and im in love!! Im gonna drop the hint to my hubby for my b-day in march!!

  89. I have drooled over the Vintage Pearl for a long time. I keep dropping LOUD hints, but I think my husband is deaf. 🙂

  90. Oh so beautiful…I’ve been wanting a necklace with my girls names on them…well, since they were born (15 and 9 1/2 years ago!)What a fab gift idea.

  91. Grandma’s love this necklace too.And I have a new little love bug to add to the other two wonders in my life.I hope I win.

  92. I bought a necklace from Erin in November and have received several compliments. I would love to buy one for my mom. (thinking ahead to mother’s day already!)

  93. so beautiful. i think i’ll leave her site up for when the hubber gets home so he gets the hint 🙂
    I really like the simple circles with each childs name on it
    brigham and oliver.
    i cant do initials, because BO is something you dont want to wear around your neck 🙂
    the pearl is so pretty mixed with the metals!

  94. I was just looking online at those beautiful necklaces so what a coincidence that I would happen to find this giveaway also. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win! I hope I do win!

  95. I learned about The Vintage Pearl from The Nester’s blog. My necklace is being made now and I can’t WAIT for it to to arrive!!

  96. So in love with her beautiful pieces! Really hoping to get something for Valentine’s Day from her shop.

  97. Oh my goodness..i just love erica’s jewelry. I am so constantly amazed and inspired by the wonderful people i keep finding since my recent venture into blog land. I have been signed off work with anxiety and slight depression for 4 months and blogs have really helped me feel less isolated when my lovely husband is at work. Today i have made your paper globes for a friends baby dedication and i tried ( and failed) at making bitty booties for the new baby downstairs, will try again tomorrow. Sorry this is so long, i just wanted to say a big thank you for a beautiful blog and all your much appreciated hard work. Gillian x

  98. oh just realised this is a place to leave comments just for the competition and not general feedback …sorry for putting my above comment in the wrong place, however this one i would love to be included in the draw..what a lucky monkey who wins this ! xxx

  99. Those necklaces are awesome! I will have to get one and put all my kids names on it. It might be heavy because I have seven kids!!

  100. I just love the look of these necklaces. Will definitely check out TheVintagePearl.com and all she has to offer.

  101. I am in love with this necklace! I’m not much of a jewelry wearer. 95% of the time it’s just wedding rind and a simple pair of earrings. I have a small collection of what I consider fussy necklaces, but with a toddler and a preschooler, I long since gave up wearing those for day to day. This however, screams out to me as perfect to go with my little monsters without looking out of place when I’m dressed down in sweats and tees. 🙂

  102. I would love one of these, and I see you havent posted a winner yet, so I’ll try even though I’m late. Love her jewelry!

  103. So simple, yet so lovely. I would love to have my grandcheildren’s names that close to my heart to touch and caress since I can’t be with them in person.

  104. The winners will be drawn of the 28th of January or of February? LOL. Thought I posted a comment and went back to check and now I don’t see it 🙁 hmmmm… Too late to enter???

  105. These little pieces of art are just fabulous; what a precious way to have your loved ones close.
    All of Erin’s pieces are stunning & full of inspiration, I would love a piece of that so I am off to look at her site in earnest!

  106. Your pieces are outstanding & a beautiful way to commemorate any precious moment or individual. Congratulations!

  107. Ditto to all the comments above! But how is a girl to choose? They are as special to look at as our little one’s they will represent! Love them all! 🙂 Margaret Norcott (mom of Amelia and Noella). Atlanta, GA.

  108. I covet the Vintage Pearl! I have been blessed with a little girl and want a necklace for me to wear, for now, then when she is older, I will pass it on to her.

  109. Love, love, love these! As a new mommy with a valentines day birthday coming up, even if I don’t win….this is a perfect hint, hint to my hubby! Fantastic and beautiful jewelry. What a talented designer!

  110. Heather her work is beautiful!
    I love the look and designs of her jewelry.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Fran Heupel

  111. Not accepting comments? I added one last week and another three days ago. Guess only so many, or maybe certain people, are okay to contribute…

  112. Thanks for the chance to win a gift certificate to Erin’s store! What lovely creations! Your creations are lovely as well! Blessings!

  113. Beautiful, beautiful jewellery. We have an artist in NZ who creates beautiful pieces that would compliment these creations – bangles with scripture etc.- would look precious together!

  114. These are so pretty and I’ve admired them for some time now. Thanks for the chance to win!

  115. Oh I love these necklaces, so I hustled myself right over and ordered one. But I would love to be entered because I found a bracelet I want too. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win another giveaway!!

  116. Absolutely Beautiful Necklaces!!! I love the daintiness but modern flair they have too and the fact you could wear them everyday makes it even better! I just had a baby in September and would LOVE to see Logan written on one of these beautiful necklaces.

  117. Awesome necklaces, everything made by hand is in my opinion special!
    I also have a handstamped necklace with my son’s name on it. Its a silver star flower just like the one you got!

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