***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation has been provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** When it comes to jewelry and accessories, I have a very specific taste. Or, according to my husband and friends, I have "Hippie" or "Boho Chic" taste. Apparently, according to most everyone I know, I was born in the wrong era. Which is perfectly fine with me, because I think my natural stones, Buddhas, tie-dye and Peace Frogs are groovy, thank you very much. (Yes, I do own all of these things.) In all seriousness, though, I do have a very particular style when it comes to jewelry. Sure, fancy bling is nice. But there is such a thing as too much. My wedding rings have more than enough diamonds to last me a lifetime. (If you've ever seen my rings, you know I've got an ice rink over here.) My favorite jewelry is more naturally-inspired, understated, and almost ethereal in appearance. I love clean designs that offer a dash of femininity and an air of tranquility. That's why I am absolutely, head-over-heels in love with the hand-crafted jewelry at Baroni Designs. They offer a wide variety of jewelry that is exactly my style. These guys literally hit the nail on the head! My love affair with this amazing brand started about a year ago. I reviewed their gorgeous, Labradorite Daydreamer Necklace, which is my absolute favorite piece of jewelry to this day. (You can check that out HERE.) About Baroni : Artist and designer Sarah Baroni has always believed that jewelry and adornments are more than just external trappings. Since its inception in 1991, Baroni has made it their passion to create designs in jewelry that reflect who we are at our deepest level, pieces that are created not only as beautiful adornments but also as testaments to the spirit of the wearer: fearless, vulnerable, wild, free, serene, rebellious, kind, nurturing…and deeply, marvelously human. Nestled in a small Northern California coastal town and filled with artists, academics, and free spirits, Baroni is a big part of the local community. Support of local non-profits is a priority, as is running a green business that helps sustain the community and the planet. Most of all, Baroni believes that success is meant to be shared, and challenges are to be faced together. It is said that when even the slightest glimmer of gratitude infuses the heart, fear and darkness are banished. Sarah’s gratitude for her community—and for all of you—is poured into every piece she designs. May these shining, wearable tokens of gratitude from the Baroni team serve to awaken that deep love in your heart as well. Some of my Top Picks for Fall : This fall, I am definitely playing up the accessories. There's just something so much fun about a pop of color here or there, whether it be a necklace, a bracelet, or an eye-catching ring. Well, my Fashionista friends, Baroni has you covered when it comes to the perfect fall jewelry. Here are just a few of my favorite picks for this season: Check out the Manila Dunes Necklace : The awesome folks at Baroni Designs sent me their gorgeous Manila Dunes Necklace to check out for myself. I normally choose a silver or white metal finish, but I just couldn't resist the gold finish in this case. It really makes the light, greenish-blue color of the pendant pop. The first thing I noticed when I received my package was the wonderful detail of not only the piece, but the packaging as well. This necklace came tucked away in a chic little pouch.(LOVE this!) It was also in a small, zip-lock style baggie and attached to a card. This is to keep the chain from tangling in transit. Don't you just HATE when delicate chains get tangled?! I know I do.... Anyway, the folks at Baroni package their jewelry very, very well so that it arrives to their customers in perfect condition. The next thing I noticed was the stone. The Manila Dunes Necklace is made with a faceted aqua chalcedony pendant. This stone has a calming effect on the wearer, like taking a walk through the tranquil dunes. This stone is very interesting. It appears different colors in different lighting conditions and against different backgrounds. As you can see, in all of my photos, the color of this stone looks a bit different. The stone can appear a very light green, or more blue and green, depending on its surroundings. Pretty darn neat, if you ask me! One side of the pendant has a smooth, polished finish, as seen above. The other side of the pendant has a delicate, rope-style appearance. It can be worn either way, which I love. It's quite a versatile piece! The chain is adjustable, and ranges from 16"-18" in length. I usually prefer a bit more length when it comes to my necklaces, but this is very nice in the shorter length. The necklace features an easy to operate clasp, and also has a cute little tag with the Baroni name. I love little details like that! Overall, I am over-the-moon for my Manila Dunes Necklace from Baroni. This piece is so unique, and I just love the natural feel of it. The stone is absolutely stunning, and coordinates with most any look or ensemble. It can be worn with jeans and a cute top or tee, or it can be dressed up with an evening gown and killer heels. This feminine, understated piece is sure to become a fast favorite with anyone who wears it. Trust me, you WILL get compliments when you wear this piece of jewelry. I sure do! Oh, and if you're not a fan of a gold finish, the Manila Dunes Necklace is also available in a silver variety. Connect With Baroni : You can check out the awesomeness that is Baroni Designs on their website. Right now, you can save 20% off your order by using the following code upon checkout: BLOGSAVE20 You can also connect with them on Facebook, on twitter,on Instagram and on Pinterest to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! Speaking of promotions, Baroni has an awesome giveaway going on right now! Baroni is offering a giveaway of a $500 shopping spree and there are 3 opportunities to win! Simply follow the link below for entry: http://www.viralsweep.com/contest/371797a5-9608 Enter to WIN A Manila Dunes Necklace : I am thrilled to announce that one lucky winner will receive their very own Manila Dunes Necklace from the generous folks at Baroni! How cool is that?! Simply enter using the easy Rafflecopter form below!
This giveaway is open to US residents 18+ until 12:00AM on September 22, 2014. No PO Boxes. Winners will be drawn using Rafflecopter's Random Number Generator. I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook in any way.
114 Comments
Jennifer Hess
9/3/2014 12:51:51 pm
The color in this necklace is Beautiful!!!
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Ginger H.
9/3/2014 12:55:24 pm
The Glitterati Necklace is super cute too!! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Cindy
9/3/2014 12:55:51 pm
I like the Sanibel Island Necklace.
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Alice Elzey
9/3/2014 12:58:43 pm
I love The Harmony Ring!
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Kim Kenny
9/3/2014 01:16:12 pm
I love the Treasure Trove bracelet
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Priscilla
9/3/2014 01:27:12 pm
I would love the Lula Necklace for my daughter! She has a rare genetic condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bones) and the wishbone is the symbol for Wishbone Day (May 6th), the day to celebrate and support those with OI. It would be perfect!
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Traci A
9/3/2014 01:34:14 pm
I love the treasure trove bracelet, it's beautiful!
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Courtney Bozich
9/3/2014 02:31:08 pm
Love the blue vitality necklace!!!
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Diane Zawislak
9/3/2014 02:33:28 pm
What a beautiful necklace. Would love to wear it.
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Dara Nix
9/3/2014 02:48:47 pm
Another Baroni piece that I love is the Aurora Borealis necklace!
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Richard Davis
9/3/2014 06:02:58 pm
His and her Jewlery
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Linda Poplees
9/3/2014 11:00:15 pm
I love the Jubilation Necklace
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Jo Kuhens
9/3/2014 11:27:55 pm
I love the kids bracelets and necklaces, especially spirit, loyalty, hope
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Darlene Owen
9/3/2014 11:57:04 pm
I also love the Patterned Pearl Ring
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Gabrielle
9/4/2014 01:22:19 am
I love the mist necklace!!
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lisa
9/4/2014 03:03:46 am
There are a few pieces that I like. I really like the jeweled circlet necklace in gold with what appears to be a blue topaz center.
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Cynthia C
9/4/2014 03:40:35 am
One of the many things I like is the Jubilation Necklace.
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Mihelle H.
9/4/2014 07:44:37 am
I like the Calistoga necklace.
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lena
9/4/2014 04:45:21 pm
Empress necklace
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Jan Lee
9/5/2014 08:45:44 am
I like the Sterling Silver Saddle Ring :)
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Michelle H.
9/5/2014 08:46:39 am
I like the Spring Mountain necklace.
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Michelle H.
9/6/2014 10:04:33 am
I like the Rainwater necklace.
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Cindy
9/6/2014 10:23:47 am
I like Showstopper Bracelet in silver.
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Amanda Alvarado
9/6/2014 11:44:24 am
I love the kids bracelets in the Dance and Girl Power.
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Susan White
9/6/2014 03:45:50 pm
I would love to have the kids Princess Necklace for my niece.
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Katy
9/6/2014 04:16:53 pm
I love the it Empress Necklace!
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Katy
9/6/2014 04:24:29 pm
The Harmony Ring is also amazing! I love their things!
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Pat B
9/7/2014 04:07:35 am
I love the Gold Lotus Blossum Necklace
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Michelle H.
9/8/2014 10:08:15 am
I like the Kiki earrings.
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Paige Chandler
9/9/2014 07:29:25 am
I love the Citrine charm earrings
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Alex W.
9/9/2014 07:31:55 am
The empress necklace is beautiful!
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lisa
9/9/2014 08:10:28 am
I like the Madison necklace. There are a few cute new arrival items that I like.
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Mary
9/9/2014 10:55:08 am
Very beautiful!
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Carol
9/9/2014 02:36:10 pm
I like the Sanibel Island Necklace.
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susan wiener
9/9/2014 02:50:32 pm
luv the silver cuff bracelet.
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kaeli
9/9/2014 04:39:50 pm
The Athena Necklace is just everything I have ever wanted.
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Michelle H.
9/10/2014 11:58:27 am
I like the Napa Valley Bracelet sets.
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gwendolyn blunt
9/10/2014 02:02:55 pm
I adore the treasure trove bracelet!
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Sallee Crummel Glickler
9/10/2014 02:27:07 pm
I love the Napa Valley Bracelet Set
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Nicole C.
9/11/2014 01:59:32 am
I like the Turquoise Charm Earring.
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Danielle Fox
9/11/2014 03:07:27 am
my daughter would love the teamwork bee necklace
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lisa
9/11/2014 07:49:20 am
I like the Madison necklace. And. congrats on making the mommy blogger list!
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Linda Poplees
9/11/2014 08:17:25 am
I love the Jaqueline Bracelet
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Ronald A.
9/11/2014 10:11:43 am
Gold Lotus Blossom Necklace
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Michelle H.
9/11/2014 10:36:52 am
I think the Sequoia necklace is pretty.
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Cindy
9/11/2014 10:58:10 am
I like http://www.baronidesigns.com/August_Peridot_p/md-c-12-silv-pd.htm
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M Tomko
9/11/2014 02:32:15 pm
I love the harmony ring
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Kelly Commerford
9/11/2014 05:59:45 pm
Esmeralda Ring.
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lisa
9/12/2014 08:24:14 am
The Melissa doons bracelet is cute.
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Michelle H.
9/12/2014 12:22:18 pm
I like the Unity earrings.
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Shelley.
9/12/2014 02:56:21 pm
The Ingrid necklace. It is beautiful.
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annie faye clark
9/13/2014 02:54:32 am
i have never owned any of your jewels but they are very beautiful.
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Jennifer B :)
9/13/2014 04:11:04 am
Sooo PRETTY! I would love to have any of this product line!
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Michelle H.
9/13/2014 12:32:51 pm
I like the Showstopper ring.
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m
9/13/2014 02:25:40 pm
Lovely blue. My sister loves jewelry.
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9/13/2014 04:46:33 pm
I love the Soft Serenade Ring! They have some beautiful stuff!
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laurie Nykaza
9/13/2014 07:42:28 pm
Amethyst Charm Earring I just love these purple earrings
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polly
9/14/2014 06:00:57 am
I like the Showstopper Bracelet
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lisa
9/14/2014 06:42:38 am
I like the Madison and Ingrid necklaces. They have some pretty pieces.
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Mchelle H.
9/14/2014 11:59:27 am
I like the Napa Valley bracelet set.
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heather
9/14/2014 12:24:06 pm
I love the rainwater necklace.
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Kelly Commerford
9/14/2014 10:21:49 pm
Esmerelda Ring in Gold
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Ashley
9/15/2014 08:10:44 am
I love the tumbling pearls necklace!
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Michelle H.
9/15/2014 12:50:57 pm
I like the Eternity earrings.
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Kelly Commerford
9/15/2014 01:09:50 pm
I am in love with Baroni Jewelry, I won a necklace sometime ago that I wear every day. I've been hooked since then! Another piece I love is the Showstopper Bracelet!
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Laurie Nykaza
9/15/2014 06:54:36 pm
Jaqueline Bracelet is so beautiful
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Michelle H.
9/16/2014 12:15:20 pm
I like the jeweled circle necklace.
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Kelly Commerford
9/16/2014 11:52:38 pm
I like the Ingrid Necklace. I could go on & on...I love their moonstone jewelry especially.
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Kathy Knutson
9/17/2014 12:13:17 am
I like the Eternity earrings
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Cassandra Kratz
9/17/2014 03:09:20 am
The spring mountain necklace is beautiful!
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Julie
9/17/2014 11:04:01 am
I like the Guiding star ring so [retty
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Michelle H.
9/17/2014 12:11:32 pm
The Eternity earrings are pretty.
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Thomas F
9/17/2014 01:48:18 pm
I like the men's id bracelet.
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Kelly Commerford
9/17/2014 02:40:37 pm
The Blue Vitality Necklace
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Allie Kloster
9/18/2014 02:13:29 am
Turq. drop earrings! :)
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Michelle H.
9/18/2014 01:21:01 pm
The Athena necklace is nice.
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Cheryl Rahkonen
9/18/2014 03:48:07 pm
I love the Thalia Lotus Necklace.
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laurie Nykaza
9/18/2014 06:24:49 pm
Aqua Chalcedony Charm Earring are just so beautiful
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Kelly Commerford
9/18/2014 07:08:58 pm
Glitterati Necklace
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Norma Farrell
9/19/2014 07:43:25 am
I love the Kalos Ring (TH-R-04)
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latanya
9/19/2014 09:52:17 am
Blossom Necklace
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Ashley
9/19/2014 10:32:06 am
I love these earrings too!
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Michelle H.
9/19/2014 11:35:58 am
The Empress necklace is pretty.
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Kelly Commerford
9/19/2014 10:48:14 pm
The Ingrid Necklace is great!!
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Angela
9/20/2014 09:30:46 am
Thalia Henna Necklace
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Michelle H.
9/20/2014 12:31:02 pm
I like the Moonstone beaded necklace.
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Monica A.
9/20/2014 02:58:28 pm
Beautiful.
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Rose Reeder
9/20/2014 09:21:58 pm
I think the color in this necklace is Beautiful!!!
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Anne
9/21/2014 05:33:02 am
Beautiful
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K-Squared
9/21/2014 05:48:38 am
On the decision of which item I'd choose after visiting the site, I was surprised by what was available to choose from - after I looked I made my decision. Together with the other item I just purchased: this would be so perfect for the special female I hope to be in my life, and the choice was for what's known as "Moonstone Round Chandelier Earring"! And I'm sure she'll enjoy them from the heart!
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Stephanie Robertson
9/21/2014 07:42:45 am
Eternity Necklace
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Michelle H.
9/21/2014 11:23:52 am
I still like the Eternity earrings.
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Kelly Commerford
9/21/2014 03:21:53 pm
The Glitterati Necklace!
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Leela
9/21/2014 06:04:30 pm
Tumbling Pearls Necklace.
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carla sharp
9/21/2014 08:39:43 pm
OMGosh i fell in love with the Sterling Silver Saddle Ring, so want it..thanks for such a beautiful piece
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kathy pease
9/21/2014 10:10:59 pm
I love the Keep Love Close Ring
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ssusan wiener
9/21/2014 11:25:55 pm
the harmony bracelet is beautiful, etc. ty
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clynsg
9/21/2014 11:38:20 pm
I like the Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring.
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JL Reed
9/22/2014 01:11:29 am
I also love the Antiquities Necklace with the blue lapis beads from Baroni.
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jules m.
9/22/2014 02:17:41 am
i like the Jeweled Circlet Necklace also :)
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Allison B
9/22/2014 04:35:25 am
I would love the rainwater necklace for my mother! Thanks so much for the chances to win
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lisa
9/22/2014 07:32:21 am
I like the Sequoia bracelet in gold.
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Linda Poplees
9/22/2014 07:54:40 am
I love the Jaqueline Necklace
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Ashley Costanzo
9/22/2014 08:38:25 am
I love this showstopper bracelet!
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Christy Leonard
9/22/2014 09:50:45 am
I also love the kids ABC charms
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Michelle H
9/22/2014 11:09:05 am
I like the 5 strand pearl bracelet set.
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Buddy Garrett
9/22/2014 11:52:49 am
I love the Razzle Dazzle Earrings.
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