Review with Giveaway: PEARL PARADISE Necklace

What comes in a large rectangular leather inspired black and gold padded box lined with white satin? Why the most exquisite, stunning, high quality pearl necklace from Pearl Paradise is what! Wow, if you want to experience a 5-Star, First Class, most memorable first impression, treat yourself, or someone you love with a special piece of jewelry from Pearl Paradise and you will see for yourself what a state of the art company this truly is! I can see why A List celebrities adorn jewelry from Pearl Paradise, but the jewelry is affordable for everyone!  It is with such great pride and excitement that I introduce you to Pearl Paradise and what a truly remarkable company they are. So much so, that I have chosen to include them in my Spring Radiance 2010 Guide! They are so kind and generous, they have also agreed to let one of my readers win for themselves the very same Lavender Freshwater Pearl Necklace I reviewed, so please read on to discover what a truly enchanting company they are:

{From the Pearl Paradise Website}

Welcome to Pearl Paradise



We are the world's largest online pearl company. We specialize in providing affordable, high-quality, classic, elegant and stylish pearl jewelry designs at up to 80 percent below retail prices. This includes pearl necklaces, pearl bracelets, pearl pendants, pearl earrings, pearl rings and pearl jewelry sets.

Our commitment to quality, customer service, and unbeatable pricing and selection has helped us become the Internet’s premier source of pearl jewelry, with more than 100,000 satisfied customers to date. Please browse our enormous selection of top-of-the-line pearl jewelry (one of the largest pearl inventories in the United States) and find that special gift for your loved one or the perfect piece of pearl jewelry for any occasion.

Need help? At Pearl Paradise, every associate is a world-class pearl expert. We train our team in pearl grading, selection, matching, and drilling, with every team member required to complete the Gemological Institute of America's pearl diploma program. Call, email or chat with us live, and we can answer any questions you may have.

About PearlParadise.com Inc.

"Pearls lie not in the sunshine. If you desire one, you must dive for it." - Chinese Proverb

A Decade of Growth

Founded in 1996 and brought online in 2000, Pearl Paradise has grown into the world's largest online pearl company, with 2006 sales topping $20 million. With a custom-built, 1,400-cubic-foot vault filled with pearls, we offer a selection of pearls unlike any other pearl seller, online or off. Our commitment to offering prices 80 percent below retail has accelerated our growth.

With more than 100,000 satisfied customers to date, we have benefited greatly by word-of-mouth advertising. Our commitment to quality, customer service, and unbeatable pricing and selection has helped us become the Internet’s premier source of pearl jewelry.



A Trusted Name

The reputation we have built based on the quality of our merchandise has attracted the attention of journalists around the world. We have been blessed with glowing articles in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, Investor’s Business Daily, and Inc. Magazine, to name just a few.

The pearl and jewelry industry has followed our growth and featured us in respected industry publications like Modern Jeweler, Jewellery News Asia, and JCK.

Shop Online or Offline

While more than 99 percent of our business is conducted online, we offer appointments for our local clientele in our luxurious Los Angeles showroom. We offer only one appointment per day, and these are often booked weeks in advance. However, no appointments are available mid-November through early January. With thousands of pearl strands for clients to see, we insist on giving our undivided attention. This unique experience has created a following of celebrities and pearl connoisseurs who are regulars in our showroom.



Team of Experts

At Pearl Paradise, every associate is a world-class pearl expert. Every team member is required to complete the Gemological Institute of America's pearl diploma program. Then we train our team in pearl grading, selection, matching, and drilling.

Some of my favorite items from the Pearl Paradise website are:

Have you checked out their wide selection of Freshwater Pearls? CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM ALL, just gorgeous!!



I also love many of the stunning Pearl Necklaces available at Pearl Paradise. CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM ALL!!

MY REVIEW

What an exhilarating revelation it is to receive a package from Pearl Paradise. The delightful experience of opening up a package from them is more than just memorable, it is a feeling of confidence and trust in knowing you are truly opening an exceptional piece of jewelry that is crafted with a level of excellence that far exceeds the norm. I opened the large white gift box to find another box inside of it. This one is leather like in black with gold covered corners. Boy did I feel the love! I opened the box that was lined in satin and there laying down was the glorious Lavender Freshwater Pearl Necklace, a breathtaking sight to be seen! Here is the description of the necklace from the Pearl Paradise website:

7.0-8.0 mm Lavender Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Item Code: FWN240L

Price: $180.00



This lavender freshwater pearl necklace is composed of 7.0-8.0 mm, natural-lavender color freshwater pearls. This soft, pastel coloration can best be described as lavender or purple.

These round (AAA) or near-round (AA+) freshwater pearls are individually knotted on purple silk and finished with a 14-karat gold clasp.




Availability: IN STOCK, Usually ships within 1-3 business days.




MY THOUGHTS:  I received the 18-inch AAA Quality Lavender Freshwater Pearl Necklace.  The colors of the pearls are so pretty, very feminine and soft and so alluring! There is a slight iridescence to the color, maybe this is typical, but since I have never owned a quality pearl necklace before I can only say, the color of the pearls takes my breath away it is so magical! Up close and personal you can see how each pearl is meticulously strung with tiny little knots between each one. A fine sign of the caliber of this necklace. The gold clasp is delicate, but works easily and with ease. I trust it is going to keep my pearls securely on my neck.

Not only did I receive the perfect house to store my pearls in (referring to the lovely black box), but other relevant material came along with the necklace. There were two "postcards": One explains in detail "Caring For Your Pearls" and the other "Pearl Points Terms & Conditions" (which is Checkout Codes to use to receive special discounts on your next order). The next TWO items I received along with the necklace are of even more significance! I received a fabulous Pearl Care Kit that includes Two Pearl Sachets and a luxury Microfibre Pearl Cloth. This kit and its contents will keep my pearl necklace looking like brand new and in "healthy" condition. To me, including this kit with my necklace, was Pearl Paradise going above and beyond my expectations!

The other key inclusion was a very professional looking Pearl Paradise Certified Appraisal for my Necklace. Wow, with textured paper and all! It is to certify the value of my pearls which is $945.00!! Just another piece of this amazing experience to demonstrate the level of excellence of this company.

Mother's Day is around the corner. If you ever wanted to give or receive the most splendid gift a woman could desire, give her a magnificent piece of jewelry from Pearl Paradise. What I love about this company is that they offer pearls in a price range that can fit into anyone's budget. Yes, you can spend a lot of money if you want exotic rare pearls, but you can find reasonably priced pieces that are equally enticing and beautiful for a fraction of the price at Pearl Paradise.

Okay, let's move on to the Giveaway!

THE GIVEAWAY

(Open to Residents of the USA Only)

The gracious folks over at Pearl Paradise would love to treat one of my readers to a 7.0-8.0 mm 18-inch AAA Lavender Freshwater Pearl Necklace just like the one I wrote about in my review up above. If you do not want a Lavender colored Necklace, you may select another color in the 7.0-8.0 mm freshwater pearl size (pretty cool huh?!) I am going to make entering this giveaway easy, with lots of chances for extra entries too!

NOTE: In order to enter this giveaway you must be following my Blog Publicly. You can do so by using the Google Friend Connect widget located on the right hand sidebar.

Initial Entry: (You must do this in order for your Extra Entries to Count)

Visit the Pearl Paradise Website by CLICKING HERE. Browse around at all their beautiful jewelry pieces. Select your favorite item and come back and leave me a comment telling me what it is. That's it, you are entered!

Extra Entries: (Each one you complete counts as 1 Entry)

1. Become a Fan of Pearl Paradise on Facebook by CLICKING HERE

2. Follow Pearl Paradise on Twitter by CLICKING HERE

3. Make a purchase from Pearl Paradise during this giveaway period and you can earn 10 Extra Entries (be sure to leave 10 separate comments and tell me what you purchased)

3. Send out a Tweet about this giveaway using the following text: (You can do this Once Per Day)

Enter to win a FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE from Pearl Paradise ($120) @ The Best of Everything For You http://tinyurl.com/ygvp64o #giveaway

4. Follow Me on Twitter by CLICKING HERE

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That's it folks!

This Giveaway will Begin on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 and will End on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 11:59 pm. I will select a Winner using the True Random Number Generator on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. I will Email the Winner and they will have 48 Hours to Claim their Prize.


A very special THANK YOU to Pearl Paradise for providing me with the Necklace for this review.

Disclosure: I received the Lavender Freshwater Pearl Necklace mentioned in my review from Pearl Paradise for the purposes of this Review. This has no bearing on my completely honest review above and was not influenced by any type of monetary compensation. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with this product are my own and yours may differ.