*** COURTNEY RECKORD REVIEW & GIVEAWAY *** (CLOSED)

Yes, I'm really fond of jewelry as I told you before, I admit it, what can I do? :D My favorite jewelry things are cuffs, chokers and pendants! I love them! So, let's make a long story short and meet the art of Courtney from Courtney Reckord Etsy shop from US. She sent me a drop necklace to review. I'm interested in semi-precious stones because of their physical and spiritual effects, so I chose this.

First, I must say that the necklace arrived as knotted and also disconnected from the chain, but this is completely the fault of the shipping company. I think somebody opened the package at the customs to check it and accidentally broke it. Unfortunately, these things can happen :(

Anyway, I clasped it temporarily to take the photo of it. I love the little balls on the chain; they add a classiness to it. Its original hook and eye clasp is a little hard for me to fit the ring of the chain, but it can be easily used with another chain as well. However, the pendant is really elegant and bedazzling. It's a light necklace and it can be worn both daily and for a special event.

This necklace is made with a beautiful droplet of rutilated quartz on a sterling circle, all hanging on a satellite chain with a hook and eye sterling silver clasp. The whole necklace measures 18 inches, and the pendant is 1.25 inches from the top of the circle to the bottom of the rutilated quartz briolette. Rutilated quartz is said to stimulate creativity, as well as increasing the immune system, and to alleviate depression and loneliness.

PS: I've never tried quartz stone before, but besides the effects written above, it also improves mental concentration, collects radiation emitted from PC and mobile phones (which I desperately need), and protects against negative energy. Especially rutilated quartz gives mental clarity and freedom sense. So, don't hesitate to use it.

My Favorite Three from the Shop:
- Little Red Riding Hood Necklace = $45.00
- Owl Necklace = $30.00
- Red Riding Hood Ring = $150.00

From the Sponsor:
I am an art teacher and a mom of two boys. I love making things and have been making jewelry for a long time. I live in Vermont where there is beautiful nature all around. I love being outdoors, hiking and swimming and I also love cats, and chocolate.

VISIT IT: http://www.etsy.com/shop/courtneyreckord (Etsy)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Burlington-VT/courtney-reckord-jewelry/117409958303566 (Facebook)

BUY IT: Earrings are between $10.00 - $65.00; necklaces are between $18.00 - $95.00; knits are between $50.00 - $375.00. There are also fiber arts, paintings, rings, vintage and supplies sections.

WIN IT: One winner will receive a pair of Silver Circles Earrings. (Value: $25.00 USD)

- MANDATORY ENTRY -

(Please strictly follow the rules, or your entry will be void)

Visit Courtney Reckord and tell me your favorite item.
(Please leave your e-mail address, so I can contact you if you are the winner). If you also follow my blog, I'd appreciate it.

- EXTRA ENTRIES -
(Please leave separate comments for each entry)

+1 Tweet about the giveaway and leave the exact tweet link. (Only for 1 a day & No protected tweets)

TWEET THIS: @sweepstakelover One winner will win a pair of Silver Circles Earrings ($25.00) http://bit.ly/99vXWS Ends 10/20 WORLDWIDE

+2 Follow me on Twitter and leave your @user name, and/or profile link. (Leave 2 separate comments)
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+2 Blog about the giveaway and leave the exact blog post link. (Leave 2 separate comments)

+3 Put my button on your blog and tell me where it is. (Leave 3 separate comments)

+1 Favorite/Heart Courtney Reckord shop on Etsy and leave your user name, and/or profile link.
+10 Purchase something from Courtney Reckord and leave the confirmation/transaction link and your Etsy user name. Must be purchased between 20th September-20th October. (Leave 10 separate comments)

The contest will end on October 20, 2010 at midnight (Turkish time / EET). Open WORLDWIDE. Winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via e-mail. The winner must respond within 48 hours or another one will be chosen.

* I received the abovementioned free item for an honest review. I'm not responsible for the shipping of the prize. I'm not affiliated with this company.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED