Monday, June 14, 2010

Opaleen ~ Review & Giveaway


Jewelry is a weakness of mine and so there's no wondering why I was excited to have the opportunity to review some pieces from Opaleen!

The first piece I chose was a cool gold-tone necklace. It's really long, so you can wear it several ways and since most of the necklaces I have these days are silver, I thought it would be a nice piece to add to my collection. I love it! It's so cute and the boys even said it was cool.
Nîmes Gold Coin Bracelet ($34.00) This ultra long chain is adorned with gold roses engraved onto charms of varying sizes. Its dark gold color gives it an air of antique elegance. It can be worn doubled or tripled for an added flair, or left long and simple for a touch of understated elegance. Necklace measures 58" long, largest charms are 15 mm wide.



The second piece I chose to review was this silver, hammered bracelet. This was the one I was most excited about, but after receiving it and trying it on, I decided it's a little too bulky looking on me. I also think I would have liked it better if it was in more of a matte finish. Overall though, it is a nice bracelet. I gifted it to my much taller sister yesterday and it looks great on her. She loves it, so that worked out great!
Valence Silver Textured Bracelet ($34.00): Our Valence bracelet is a subtle and sophisticated take on large cuffs. It features vivid texturing on both sides and a hidden, interior hinge to allow for easy wear. Band width measures 1 1/2" at its largest.



Then, they sent me a surprise piece of jewelry that I totally wasn't expecting! It's a great bright pink and gold summer bracelet and it is sooo cute. I think I would actually like it better if it were pink and silver, but the pink and gold looks awesome too. Totally just a matter of preferance. However, I can wear it along with the necklace I chose too, so that's great!
Avila Pink and Gold Bracelet ($24.00): Subtle gold accents and gorgeous enamel highlight our Avila bracelet in Pink. Made of rich pink enamel and gold tone motifs, pair this bracelet with any or all of the bracelets in our Avila collection for a sleek and stylish addition to any outfit. Bracelet includes hidden hinge opening and can be worn lower or higher depending on taste. The bracelet is 2 3/8” wide and has a circumference of 8 1/8”. The bracelet is oval.




Overall, I was very happy with Opaleen's jewelry. It came packaged in boxes with silky purple ribbons and silky purple pouches. If you were to send any of their jewelry as a gift, you would be very happy with the way they package them and honestly, it was fun for me too. The jewelry seems to be constructed with good quality and should be something you will enjoy wearing for a very long time. Aside from the necklaces and bracelets, they also have great earrings and rings too! Did I mention they have free shipping on all orders?! Well, they do. That along with their reasonable prices make their jewelry all the more appealing to me!

So, whether you're looking to spoil yourself or get a special gift for someone, Opaleen is a great choice. Get over there and check out all their great jewelry now!


Oh, would you like to win some free jewelry? Well, Opaleen was kind enough to offer one of my readers a $50 Gift Certificate to their website!!! See below for how to gain entries...


BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE ENTRY DIRECTIONS EXACTLY FOR YOUR ENTRIES TO COUNT!!!!

This contest will be open until 11:59 PM on June 28th. At that time I will use random.org to determine the winner. The winner will then be emailed and have 24 hours to respond, otherwise I will choose a new winner. This contest is open to U.S. residents.

LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENTS FOR EACH ENTRY AND LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THIS FORM - Jane (at) yahoo (dot) com


MANDATORY ENTRY: "Like" Opaleen's Facebook page and also take a look at their website and tell me what your favorite piece of jewelry is that they offer. Be sure to leave in your comment that you liked them on facebook and the name of the piece of jewelry. (1 entry)

Extra Entries:

Follow my blog (publicly via google friend connect, located on the top sidebar) - You can use this as an entry whether you are a new follower or a current follower. (1 entry)

Subscribe to my blog via the sign-up found on the right sidebar of my blog to be sure to never miss a great giveaway! (1 entry)

Follow my blog via Networked Blogs, located on the right sidebar under google friend connect. (1 entry)

"Like" my Facebook page, located on the right sidebar. (1 entry)

Place my Finally Finding Me...I Think button on your blog and leave me a comment saying you did. The button is found on the right sidebar of my blog.
(1 entry)

Blog about this giveaway with a link to my blog and leave me the link to your post. (1 entry)



That's 7 chances to win! Good luck!




Disclosure: I received these products for free for review purposes. My opinions expressed in this review were honest and genuine and I was in no way persuaded by the company involved.

53 comments:

mkjmc said...

Already LIked OPaleen on FB
Beaulieu Chunky Ball Necklace is my favorite necklace

mkjmc said...

Following on Google connect

mkjmc said...

LIked you on FB
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Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens said...

Already liked Opaleen on Facebook and Honfleur Enamel Pink Ring!

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Hetal said...

Like Opaleen: Heta S
my fave item is Costa Branca Lucite Beads Necklace

Hetal said...

GFC:Hetal

Hetal said...

fb like:heta s

Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens said...

Email subscriber !!!!

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Hetal said...

following on networked blogs
hetal

Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens said...

Facebook Fan of Finally Finding Me!

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Kathy's Scraps said...

I "liked" their site and love the Cabourg Silver Circle Necklace. My email: iluvbears@gmail.com
Thanks for the chance to win!

L said...

I "Liked" their site. Love the Vincennes Gold Circles Chain Necklace.

Shooting Stars Mag said...

i liked them and I really liked the Vincennes Gold Circles Chain Necklace for my sister. she would love something like this.

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Christine Vaughn said...

I have been a fan of Opaleen's on facebook for months! My favorite piece is the Padova Oval Lace Pendant. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Christine Vaughn said...

I liked your facebook page! sparkleandme4yrs@yahoo.com

Songberries said...

I like Opaleen on Facebook and I love the Avignon Silver Flower and Black Beads Necklace~

Songberries said...

I follow you publicly!

Songberries said...

I follow you via Networked blogs!

Songberries said...

I like you on Facebook!

missreneer said...

I already like Opaleen on Facebook (username: Renee Richardson) and I absolutely love the Avignon Silver Flower and Black Beads Necklace. Thanks for the great giveaway :)

missreneer said...

I follow you with Networked Blogs :)

missreneer said...

I like Finally Finding Me...I Think on Facebook.
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Anonymous said...

I like the Modena Three-Oval Pendant
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Anonymous said...

I follow your blog publicaly on google friends connect.
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Anonymous said...

I subscribe.
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Anonymous said...

I follow on networked blogs.
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Anonymous said...

I like you on facebook.
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toonces1989 said...

My favorite piece is the Cabourg Silver Circle Necklace
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I subscribe to your blog via google friend connect.
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toonces1989 said...

I like you & opaleen on facebook
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victoria99 said...

I'm a fan and my favorite is the Ancona Onyx and Gold Ring.

I'm victoria lester on fb.
I'm @victoria99999 on twitter

Jonathan said...

I "Liked" Opaleen on Facebook. My favorite ring of theirs is the Avellino Onyx and Silver Ring.
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adrian said...

liked Opaleen on FB
FB name is Adrian Momoftwo
also like the Prato Gold classic ring
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prashant said...

I liked your facebook
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pat said...

FB liker
Ripoli Gold and Citrine Ring

TMartin26 said...

Like them on Facebook. Love the Costa Branca Bead Necklace.

TMartin26 said...

Follow you publicly on Google Friend Connect.

Lisa said...

Already liked Opaleen on FB. My favorite is the Toulouse Rose Gold Necklace.

Sandi Hudson said...

I've "liked" Opaleen on Facebook for quite a while and my favorite item is most definitely the Toulouse Rose Gold Circle Necklace. Just lovely!

Sandi Hudson said...

I've "liked" Opaleen on Facebook for quite a while and my favorite item is most definitely the Toulouse Rose Gold Circle Necklace. Just lovely! webdiva@hudsonbusiness.net

Robin said...

I Liked Opaleen of facebook a while back! It is hard to choose just one Favorite! I love them all, but this season I'm loving everything grey! So I chose the Maia Grey Bib necklace from the Spring Summer 2010 collection. It's different from other necklaces and the Grey pearls are luscious! Thanks, Robin Otts Rollins

Zoe Battles-Moore said...

I saw on Facebook your album "Rings' and fell in lover with a filiagreed gold band and large round tiger eye stone, this ring is a stunner. 18k gold plating. Stone measures 21 mm

Brandy Barber Bates said...

I love the Cannes Silver Balls and Silk Necklace and I am already a fan of Opaleen on FB

Brandy Barber Bates said...

I follow your blog via google friend connect

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JudiJudiJudi said...

I went to the site not expecting much, and then I saw the Avila Bracelet from the spring summer 2010 collection. Okay - I give in - I am now totally hooked. Sign me up. :)

The Silent Screamer said...

Avignon Silver Flower and Black Beads Necklace is my fav...i am a follower on fb

The Silent Screamer said...

i am blog follower through blogspot...

Unknown said...

http://www.opaleen.com/necklaces-and-pendants/cannes-silver-balls-and-silk-necklace.html I love this necklace (the silver balls and silk necklace) for its use of different materials. I can imagine the silk 'straps' make for a very comfortable fit around the neck, and the silver balls gathered in the front make for a fun, flirty dangling feeling. This, is just one of my favorite Opaleen pieces!

Unknown said...

I have LIKED opaleen on facebook

Unknown said...

LIKED your Facebook page

Unknown said...

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/elise.n.casiello POSTED a link about the giveaway via a link to your site, on my facebook wall.