Remember that fabulous giveaway I mentioned a few days ago? Well, here it is!
I was recently contacted by jewelry designer Ashley Nizolek of A.N. Original Jewelry. She wanted to let me know about her work and to possibly do a giveaway of one of her pieces here on MissMalaprop. I went to go check out her designs and immediately fell in love, so there was no question about doing a giveaway!
Ashley designs beautiful, modern, 100% handcrafted artisan jewelry using high quality materials such as semi-precious gem stones, freshwater and akoya pearls, sterling silver, 14K gold and brass.
The necklace one lucky MissMalaprop reader will receive is a silver Surrounded Scrolls necklace, like the one shown below. It’s actually one of my favorite pieces from Ashley’s collection. (And honestly, it makes me a little jealous that I can’t be eligible for this giveaway!)
What’s your favorite piece from A.N. Original Jewelry? All you have to do to enter the giveaway is leave a comment on this post with the name of and/or a link to your favorite item on Ashley’s website or Etsy shop. You’ve got from now until midnight on Friday, August 1, 2008 Friday, August 8, 2008 (Central Standard Time – go here to figure out what time that is where you are).
One winner will be chosen at random from the comments. Be sure to leave a valid email address with your comment, because the winner will be contacted via email to find out where Ashley should ship it to!
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I love this necklace! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12155440
It is absolutely gorgeous,as are all of the other items she has for sale. Off to add the Etsy shop to my favorites list!
I love Ashley’s jewelry! And she’s such a sweet person. I love her entire shop, but it’s a tie between these two:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13134371
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12207309
Sweetest girl and fabulous jewelry! My favorite is this item
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12750542
AMAZING!!!
Abbie
Miso
http://www.bannerbabe.etsy.com
my favorite is the silver surrounded scrolls necklace!!!!
My favorites were the necklaces that were music inspired, like the john mayer pieces and such . Especially the one that said “Keep me where the light is” . such a cute statement to wear everyday. Although I do like any style of necklace that she has made, like the scrolls necklace.
Oh, my favorite has to be the Blue Tanzanite Freshwater Peacock Pearl and Silver Hammered Circle Necklace. It is just gorgeous! There are lots of very nice pieces on Ashley’s site, she should be very proud of herself. Wonderful work!
Pam
As a huge fan of Ashley’s work, I’ve been struggling with this question for ages now! I think I most prefer either her Surrounded Lotus Earrings or the Surrounded Scrolly Earrings. But everything is so gorgeous that it’s hard to decide. Could I just have one of everything?
x Allison
Oh, for cute!!! I must admit, I think all of her designs are lovely, and would wear just about any of them! I think I love the Silver Sparrow most of all, though!
I love Ashley’s Jewelry! I am always excited when she comes out with a new line or piece. One of my favorites is the surrounded lotus necklace in silver. The lotus flower is a beautiful flower with great meaning behind it and I believe she really captures that in her piece. The lotus flower with a circle around, for me represents the circle of life, rebirth, and growing. It is absolutely beautiful and I can’t say anymore of what a wonderful job she has done in making this!
Ashley’s designs are awesome. My favorite is definitely the Kelly Green Chalk Turquoise Necklace from the Entwined Collection. The color is great and the necklace lays beautifully around the neck.
I love the silver tiny lotus necklace!
Oh man, I dig this Peace necklace hard!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13256724
That is too too awesome
My favorite of Ashley’s is the Silver Sparrow Necklace. Like so many of her designs, it can be worn with a casual outfit or dressed up. This piece can be fun or fancy and it’s so adorable!!
I love all of Ashley’s jewelry and can’t wait until I own a piece of my own!
This necklace is one of my favorites but its so hard to choose, they are all so unique and beautifully delicate.
http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/turqpmodel.jpg
My favorite is the Silver Tiny Lotus Necklace. I’ve had my eye on it for months!
My favorite is the Chunky Kelly Green Chalk Turquoise Necklace. Just beautiful!
Charlene
These earrings are so graceful! Fabulous work!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11531147
we love the asymmetry of the silver dainty scroll necklace.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12864120
What what an absolutely gorgeous collection she has. My favorite piece is the Dainty Scroll Necklace in Silver. Ashley does wonderful work I would be proud to wear any piece of her jewelry.
the chic floral layer necklace really is chic! i really like all of her jewelry!
i’m having a giveaway too! it’s would be an honor if you’d drop by! http://nowenteringmomville.blogspot.com
Such gorgeousness!!! I love so many of her items! My faves would be this
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12207139
and
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9286738
and
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9337699
Hee hee… couldn’t decide just one.
Wow, it’s all gorgeous! I love the silver sparrow necklace.
i love peace signs, so this one is my favorite.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13256953
I even added it to my etsy favorites, and hopefully i can purchase it for myself!
-Shelly
http://shellydelight.etsy.com
http://myspace.com/shellydelightjewelry
shellydelight@gmail.com
I love the lotus design. What an attractive piece of jewelry.
delimared@gmail.com
Love all the chunky necklaces but especially the Kelly Green Chalk Turquoise–my color!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12155440
These pieces are gorgeous! This one is my favorite: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9001292
Even though it’s technically a dove it reminds me of sparrows on sailor tattoos.
I love it! My favorite are the surround lotus earrings in gold http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/surrlotusgoldear.jpg Gorgeous!
Ashley’s work is gorgeous… my favorite piece is the dainty silver scroll necklace. its unique and classic at the same time.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12864120
I like the Lotus http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11854665
but I really love the ship http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11298138 . And I collect ship related jewellery and clothes. Cool.
I’m lusting for the turquoise and coral beauty
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12816987
I love this one!
http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/featherwhispneck1.jpg
First off, I am very excited that Ashley is giving away such a beautiful piece of jewelry. My boyfriend showed me her website recently and I just fell in love with her beautiful talent.
If I had to choose a favorite piece, I would have to say this one:
http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/blkonyxcircle2.jpg
It is so gorgeous, unique and sophisticated.
I love the Surrounded Lotus Necklace in Silver.
ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
I love the lotus flowers. All of them.
She has beautiful pieces. Can’t really pick a fav.
It’s extremely difficult to pick just one of these absolutely amazing designs. Every piece is unique. I really like the teardrop scrolls in silver, but I further was drawn to the Feather Whisp in Silver mainly because the design gives me the feel of freedom, grace and beauty. It reminds me of a light breeze blowing a sheer curtain on a veranda overlooking a beach!! Take a look and see if you get the same effect.
http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/featherwhispneck1.jpg
The silver lotus necklace is my fave!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13134371
This one is my fave A.N piece! Though it’s so hard to choose
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13256724
I love the lotus necklace! =) I hope this contest brings you lots of sales! Good Luck ^.^
My favorite of Ashley’s pieces is the lotus necklace in gold, followed by lotus necklace in silver, and then tiny louts necklace, I think I really like the lotus design!
gosh, her work is simply lovely
my faves are the silver scroll & the silver lotus!
gosh, her work is simply lovely
i am particularly drawn to the silver scroll & the silver lotus!
Your jewelry is really original and so pretty! I love this one so much! I am always attracted to peridot for some reason.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12998460
Her work is gorgeous! I love all of the scroll pendants. This may be my favorite – the Teardrop Scroll pendant…
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12207139
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10126359 is truly lovely, unique and chic…I am so lovin it and awarding an elusive <3 to you
Vidia2be
semiticvampire@gmail.com
I love the dainty silver scroll necklace! Although, all of the jewelry in her collection is really pretty.
My love the Amethyst, Tanzanite, Chalcedony and Silver Hammered Circle Necklace. The colors are so pretty.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12998965
http://www.melaniescrafts.etsy.com
I love, love, love Ashley’s Silver Sprawling Hibiscus Necklace….her jewellry is so gorgeous. I would love to own a piece =) xx
Wow, this necklace is so me! It’s like cinderella; Only girl finds perfect necklace!
Gorgeous designs and beautifully made too, it’s hard to choose but I go for the Dainty Scroll Necklace in Silver which is in both Ashley’s website and Etsy shop. Thanks for introducing us to such lovely work!
*Love*
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13459582
kat
liquidanbar at gmail dot com
Surrounded Scroll earrings are my pick! All of the pieces are beautiful.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9648646
Very pretty!
There are quite a few favorites but I am quite partial to this one!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13134371
I love the scroll line, but this silver one is my favorite!
http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/fwhispfull.jpg
I’m loving the Diamond Vine Pendant with Black Onyx and Blue Peruvian Opal! If I had more money I probably would’ve bought one already… :<
Oooo, the AAA Turquoise and Freshwater pearl necklace is to die for, and I’d wear that dainty peace sign every day. The surrounded scrolls is so dainty…hard to choose a favorite!
Wow… It’s hard to pick a favorite! Everything is gorgeous..
I especially love this:
Red Coral And Gold Akoya Necklace
http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/RedCoralGoldAkoya.jpg
or this piece:
Silver Dainty Scroll Necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12864120
What a great necklace, modern and elegant!
i’m so in love with the silver lotus necklace. it’s so peaceful looking, soothing just looking at the digital images. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13134371
I absolutely love this one:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9216578
It makes me think of infinity.
Just linked over here from Threadbanger — what a delight to see such lovely jewelry on my first visit!
This one:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12280045
The jewelry is so simple yet stunning! My favorite is the gold lotus necklace!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13459502
I love the larger Lotus necklace. Beautiful!
I just love the Violet Breeze Cluster Toggle Necklace.
The large Purple Quartz draws me to it.
Her jewelry is very beautiful.
There are so many pieces that I would like to wear.
I think that the lotus necklace in silver is probably my favorite (tiny and regular).
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12207892
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13134371
I also love the silver petite violet necklace!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12847039
These are really beautiful pieces.
http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/surlosilvfull.jpg
This is my favorite piece. Although I love the giveaway necklace as well!
http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/newbird.jpg
so cute! i love bird designs.
i adore the lotus blossom with the double chain and will be buying one soon. gorgeous jewlery!!
I love the Diamond Vine Pendant in the Entwined Collection (I love that the pendant has such a strong statement, but still feels light and airy)… but in the end, my favorite is the Flowering Palms Necklace in the Flora Collection! (http://www.anoriginaljewelry.com/img/original/tropsil.jpg )
I love the light, feminine feel of the pendant and think it brings the perfect balance of being a great complement to a dressed up look while also dressing up a causal look!