Pure Pearls Freshwater Pearl Solitaire Pendant {Review & Giveaway}

{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Jennifer P!}

When it comes to the most popular gifts given for Mother's Day, the traditional flowers and jewelry just never go out of style.

And even though flowers are a very thoughtful and beautiful gesture, they don't last nearly as long as the gorgeous jewelry, which can be worn and treasured forever. There's just something about a piece of jewelry, particularly an item that is so very classic, that can make a woman feel like a princess every time she puts it on.

For me, that item arrived in the form of the amazing White Freshwater Classic Pearl Pendant from Pure Pearls.

Having had a soft spot for pearl jewelry ever since I used to admire my grandmother's collection as a child, browsing the many gorgeous ways that PurePearls.com has turned freshwater pearls into pearl pendants, bracelets, earrings and rings reiterated my thoughts that they will just never go out of style.

And when the AAA Quality, 7.0-8.0mm gorgeous Pearl Solitaire Pendant arrived, I couldn't wait to see it's true beauty in person.

Sure enough, this necklace is both striking and simple and utterly classic. As I admired the elegant luster of the pearl itself, the solid, 14K white gold split-bale on which it hung, and the 16" delicate box chain that suspended it all, I could tell that this was a piece that was going to be not only beautiful but... special.

After looking over the Pearl Care Guide and appraisal that came with the pendant, I immediately had to try it on to see just how it looked.

Large enough to be noticed and grab attention but not too big or flashy that I would feel self-conscious, this solitaire definitely adds a classic, polished look to any outfit. Whether worn with a fancy black dress or adding fashionable style to a sweater and jeans, it is just the right balance of striking and casual. I love it!

Offering a savings of up to 85% below retail, Pure Pearls sells only the finest pearl necklaces, earrings, pendants, rings and matching pearl jewelry sets without sacrificing the quality that you (or your recipient) deserves.

As well as having experts on hand to answer any of your questions, just browsing the large selection available at Pure Pearls can be fairly breathtaking. This Freshwater Classic Pearl Pendant is not only available in the traditional white that I chose, but in pink, lavender or black... as well as your choice of white or yellow gold accent. You truly are able to customize to make it yours!

For jewelry that does a wonderful job of complementing a woman's beauty without being overpowering, you can't go wrong with pearls. No matter if you are shopping for elegance, sophistication or charm, the pieces available at Pure Pearls are timeless and will be treasured for years (and generations) to come.

And even though you can already find a great deal, enter the coupon code XENIA05 and receive a 5% discount on any item from their site! Thanks to the generosity of Pure Pearls, one person will also have a stunning Mother's Day gift (or present for themselves), because...

One lucky person will win a Freshwater Pearl Solitaire Pendant in their choice of white, pink, lavender or black from Pure Pearls! ARV $115!

To enter to win: Visit PurePearls.com and sign up for their quarterly newsletter (found in the lower portion of their page - please be sure to leave the email address that you used for verification in your comment).

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Giveaway will end on May 4th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only.

A big thank you to Pure Pearls for providing a Pearl Pendant for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.