CLOSED...$50 to NOVICA World Market: Review + Giveaway {Earth Day Party}

I am a tried and true fan of NOVICA, the online marketplace for handmade home decor, jewelry, apparel and unique gifts from around the world...all fair trade!What woman does not like to receive jewelry? NOVICA carries a collection of more than 7,000 pieces of exquisite silver jewelry. You will find it hard to make a decision on what to buy! Don't fret though because the Unique Gifts section makes it simple to shop for that special someone. You can narrow your search by price, category, and even special occasions like an anniversary.

I experienced a "bling dilemma" when choosing between these two pairs of earrings. The one on the left is made in Bali/Java and the one on the right is made in Thailand:

Sterling silver 'Lace Teardrop' chandelier earrings	Gold vermeil 'Siam Sun' hoop earrings

Here I am wearing the pair I selected. Aren't they simply stunning?! Unfortunately, I lost one of them the first night I wore the earrings out because the pinch clasp wasn't secure. I am crushed. I really liked these earrings:

If you like original cultural items but can't travel the globe to get them...NOVICA will bring the world market to you! Now you can experience NOVICA in person via NOVICA Live home shows:

"NOVICA Live provides a unique cultural shopping experience where you can travel the world through entertaining home shows and see multimedia presentations of artisans creating the very
items you will hold in your hands."

NOVICA Live lets you host a show or be a consultant while contributing to the livelihood of artisans worldwide. Think of it as being a domestic ambassador for world's largest bazaar!

Buy It: Sterling silver 'Lace Teardrop' chandelier earrings, $39.99. Gold vermeil 'Siam Sun' hoop earrings $34.95

Win It: NOVICA has provided a $50 gift code to one Marlie and Me reader! Thanks NOVICA!
Mandatory first entry: Visit NOVICA. Leave a comment here with one thing you'd buy if you won.

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The Rules:

• This giveaway will end on 5/6/11 at 11:59 pm CST
• Winner will be chosen randomly from all comments posted using a random number generator
• The winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond. Please make sure I can contact you either by having an email address visible on your blog profile or leave your email address in your comment(s).
• By accepting the prize, the winner is granting permission to be identified as such.
• The winner has one (1) month from the date of claiming the prize to report any problems (lost shipment, broken product, invalid gift code). I will not be responsible for resolving issues after this time.
• In the event the prize is not claimed in the allotted time another winner will be chosen. Giveaway is open worldwide (where NOVICA ships). Must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Void where prohibited.
• Entries that do not follow instructions or are falsified will be disqualified