update / this giveaway is closed and the winner is wendy at wild morning. wendy, please email me for details! congrats!
ok, isn’t this jewelry lovely?! i was gifted this pair of necklaces from luca jewelry from the husband at this beginning of this month for my birthday. i called it a combination anniversary, birthday and double push present since it has been a while since i chose something truly special for a gift. this is not to say i haven’t received presents, it’s just, this was extra meaningful for me.
i have had these personalized gold-fill necklaces favourited in my etsy for the longest time! i just never got around to buying. or communicating my wants specifically with my primary gift giver. bless his heart, he sometimes needs things spelt out for him. i’m ok with that. i’m a particular person with particular tastes and this way makes life a little easier on all of us.
one piece of advice i read somewhere and am a huge proponent of is to check out someones pinterest when deciding what to buy them. for a few reasons. one, almost everyone is on pinterest, and two, they are pinning things they like. basically, your wife, girlfriend, bestie, business partner, etc is telling you exactly what they want! it’s not rocket science here folks, but that to me is a win win! simplified, no-brainer gift-giving, happier gift-receivers, and more outside of the box gifts for all! lol. i told you, i’m a proponent of this. now i just have to put it into action. ps. feel free to check out my pinterest for you know, any ideas at all. wink wink.
ok, back to this lovely shop and its gorgeous, minimalist-chic custom jewelry. you can find luca jewelry on etsy and let me tell you, it was such a pleasure communicating with my new favourite shop girl, geeta! she is major talent and super hardworking.
since i am in the middle stages of opening my shop i am now obsessed with doing “research” online. i am so interested in the women behind all of my favourite boutiques. who they are, what inspires them and advice they may have for me at this phase or anyone else who has similar goals. and in addition to all that brain-picking i wanted to know ten things about her. random things, things the typical shopper may not know. so here’s the deal with that. she has been crazy busy lately with all of her orders and the possibility of a new studio (!!!) that she couldn’t get back to me in time. it’s all good, i’ll get the lowdown soon. once her studio space is set up, i plan to do tour on here and continue the feature then.
for now, here are a few things about geeta that i now know -
1. she has been running luca jewelry since 2012, and had another jewelry line before that,
2. but it has been a concept percolating in her creative mind for a lifetime.
3. she studied fashion (like me!) at central st. martins (that’s london’s top school for post sec fashion education)
4. she has worked as a designer with the likes of hussein chalayan, donna karan, and narcisco rodriguez.
5. she is british born, currently living in the states.
6. she has two daughters (again, like me!) who she devoted 10 years of her life to before launching her jewelry line.
she is so inspiring to me and….. generous to you! today you can win a $60 gift card to her shop!!
i know the month of march is officially over, but i’m taking a few more days over here with this giveaway party because our typical schedule has been thrown for a loop a bit. still figuring out that balance!
i really love this forever bracelet and the moi et toi necklace. and the heart and tiny star charm necklaces…. all of her jewelry is handmade and designed, cut, and finished in her studio using traditional metalsmithing techniques. her pieces are classic, modern and dainty. perfect for layering and everyday wear. i’m so excited for the winner of this one!
daani received a necklace similar to this with her name on it for her first birthday from her fui and its such a beautiful keepsake. i am going to need to get one for nini so they can match.
so, i’m so glad we finally pulled the trigger and got them. if i’m nice, i may even gift them to my girls when they are older. maybe not though. haha.
some photos are courtesy of luca jewelry.
1. like my and luca jewelry’s facebook pages.
2. head to geeta’s shop and take a look around. head back here and let me know in the comments what piece is on your wish list and what you would inscribe.
*** for additional entries pin any of the photos from this post. you are welcome to pin as often as you like for extra ballots!
one winner will be chosen on friday april 4th. i will announce the winner here at the top of this post. international readers welcome!! the retail value of this prize is $60.00.
etsy invite link - http://etsy.me/1hCxDkG
Sorry but i don’t have facebook so i can’t do the first step. :( i hope this doesn’t mean that i don’t qualify….
I absolutely love these pieces of jewellry, I have also seen them on pinterest and fell in love with them.
I love the forever gold bracklet and the necklace with name.
They are timeless pieces.
I would get the gold bracklet as is with forever on it….
And i would get the necklace with our family initals…. so far its V L S or maybe just my daughters name SYAH (hmmm not sure yet)
This stuff is beautiful! I really like the nameplate necklace. It’s simple lines are perfect for everyday. Keeping my fingers crossed:)
i love the “FOREVER Skinny bar bracelet” and would get both of my kids names inscribed.
really neat to learn about Geeta, her story is inspiring
That’s not fair! I don’t have Facebook or Pinterest, if I did I would like or pin or whatever! 😉 If I still qualify I’d want one if those name bracelets.
Beautiful pieces! I love the nameplate necklace, i will inscribe my little family first name initials.
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Hey Tahsin! loving your blogs- such neat ideas! This is such a thoughtful gift and such cute little accessories! If I could pick one, it would definitely be the ‘FOREVER Skinny bar bracelet’ and would inscribe my favorite word : Smile :)
Hello!
Absolutely LOVE shopLUCA. Her stuff is amazing! If I were to choose I would get the nameplate bracelet with the stone accent engraved with my mom’s name, Nahla. I know she would love it!
Thanks for the opportunity!
I like both and I love the Skinny bar LOVE bracelet with silk cord - Slim nameplate bracelet with tiny font - 14k gold fill with my son’s name in it
pinned it http://www.pinterest.com/pin/288089707387920387/
I love the personalized heart necklace which I would inscribe with Believe as it’s so important to my life especially right now. Thanks for a lovely giveaway. I like both on Facebook - debra pearlstein
Pinned here : http://www.pinterest.com/pin/212513676141272327/
Hi,i’m from Germany and i found geeta’s Shop a few weeks ago…Since this Time i’m the owner of the amazing skinny Bar bracelet:-))) it’s One of my favourite jewelery:-)
Because of that i “Need” the matching necklace to my bracelet(on this are all names of my loved one’s ) with the Name :Pia:-)))so Fingers crossed!!!
Nice to find YOU because of this “giveaway”… First i will Visite your Site now….
Kind regards from sunny Germany
Liked you both on FB- Shannon Gayle
I love the nameplate bracelet with a diamond. I would get my daughters name inscribed!
love all of geeta’s creations. if I win, I would get this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/115135469/small-rectangular-gold-tag-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_4
one personalized necklace for both my baby girls.
clean. simple. and classic.
LOVE the triple pendant necklace!! I’ve been looking for a cute gold necklace too :) Would inscribe mine and Zee’s initials!
I love so many pieces on her etsy site it’s hard to choose! But if I must….I think id start off with the Nameplate bracelet - Diamond CZ bracelet with my name engraved on it. I have two bracelets I wear everyday and this would be perfect to add to that collection :)
pinned it http://www.pinterest.com/pin/288089707387925899/
LOVE the nameplate bracelet and the forever skinny bar bracelet. I don’t know what i’d stamp on them yet, but it will come to me when the time is right :)
This is such an awesome giveaway :) I LOVE all of Geeta’s stuff but if I had to pick just one I would get the large round pendant and would inscribe Alaya’s name on it. So simple, yet classic. It would be such a cute gift for her first birthday or maybe even a gift for her Mama ;)
Check out my pinterest for the pins :):)
Love the Forever bracelet- would get the loves of my life (kiddies) initials inscribed on it
First - I should note that I love your blog! I’ve followed since the start and especially love the weekly pictures of your girls - they’ll treasure those pictures when they’re older.
I loved Geeta’s site - in particular the nameplate necklace. I would engrave an om sign or the world ‘om’. For many years, my only piece of jewlellery was a chain with an om pendant and this would be my modern twist to something classic.
First – I should note that I love your blog! I’ve followed since the start and especially love the weekly pictures of your girls – they’ll treasure those pictures when they’re older.
I loved Geeta’s site – in particular the nameplate necklace. I would engrave an om sign or the world ‘om’. For many years, my only piece of jewlellery was a chain with an om pendant and this would be my modern twist to something classic.
congrats wendy! you are the winner of this giveaway!! i know you will love the jewelry as much as i do! contact me (via email (in the contact section) / or thru instagram) to find out how you can claim your prize!
thank you! love that word too! :)
haha decisions decsions! they are timeless pieces!
trust me, it’s so perfect for everyday. i wear mine a lot!
i know! i love her story too. and the beauty of it is she’s a regular gal just like you and me!
you are such a big supporter sah! thank you and the bracelets are such a good pick!
you are so sweet! i love yours and your moms names. so beautiful! nahla was on my shortlist of baby names. ;)
that’s a good pick!
yay! her jewelry is so lovely isn’t it?! pretty neckalce with the pretty name pia on it wold be such a good look! thank you for the love!
great choice from a great mama. :)
so pretty!