The holidays are approaching; what better gift to give a mother, grandmother, or even a dad than a beautifully handcrafted piece of jewelry that has a sweet piece of sentimental value? Jewelry with  meaning behind it is one way to capture my heart. Since my boys were born, life has taken on new meaning, and I’ve wanted something with their birthdates….whether it was a necklace, bracelet, or even a ring. I’ve searched occasionally but have never really come upon just the right piece. It has to be something special, something that conveys the message that no matter where I’m at or what I’m doing, they’re always with me….

The Pretty Peacock, founded by Ana Talukder Simpson, offers handcrafted pieces, each piece unique in its own way. They strive to use earth-friendly products, as well, in the creation of their jewelry. They create keepsake jewelry for men, women, or children, for any occasion you can imagine. While browsing around their site, I found beautiful pieces that caught my eye. I love the Latitude Longitude Collection….once we are in our forever home, this is one collection I want to come back to. I do a lot of traveling, so I love the fact that no matter where I go, I would always have that reminder of home, that grounding piece that speaks of the place I’ll always come back to. Since I normally don’t see a lot of jewelry for guys, the Father’s Day Collection also drew me in. They also have pieces for children, including this adorable My Little Monkey Personalized Birthstone Pendant. Finally, one last collection I noticed was the Sanskrit Leather Wrap Bracelets, a beautiful accessory for any outfit.

What’s most exciting is that The Pretty Peacock is introducing a new collection, the Roman Numeral Collection. I actually received a pendant in this collection and am very excited to have the very first product in this line. The jewelry came beautifully wrapped in a small box with tissue paper, ribbon, and all. I felt very special opening it up; the packaging was so beautiful, I didn’t want to open it at first.When I opened it, though, it revealed a necklace with two rectangular pendants that include both of my boys’ birthdates in Roman numerals, as well as very tiny birthstones for each of them. The piece is very delicate but sturdy….I’m not afraid it will break or anything. It just gives that very delicate vibe because of the type of materials used and the handcrafted beauty of the piece. The pendants are on a shorter type of chain necklace, all silver….silver is my choice when it comes to jewelry.  I love that this piece is so unique, but I also love that I can wear it with just about any outfit, whether dressy or casual. The back of each pendant is texturized with a gorgeous, yet still delicate, leaf type pattern. The only thing I might change about this pendant is the length of the chain, as I do prefer a longer necklace in most cases.You can purchase this gorgeous, handcrafted Roman Numeral Birthstone Pendant for $62 from The Pretty Peacock. Bracelets are one of my favorite items to wear, so I’d love to also see something like this in bracelet form. Be sure to Like The Pretty Peacock on Facebook. Also, The Pretty Peacock would like to offer all MamaBuzz readers a discount code for 10% off and FREE Shipping, good until November 30. The discount code is MAMABUZZ2011. What a great time to take advantage of this discount offer! Holiday ordering deadlines for The Pretty Peacock are November 19 for international orders and December 4 for U.S. orders.

I’m really excited to tell you that one MamaBuzz reader is going to win this same Roman Numeral Pendant with your children’s birthdates/birthstones engraved! You can enter to win by doing one or more of the following; just be sure to leave a separate comment for each way that you enter. I’ll draw the winner, via random.org, on Friday, November 25. This giveaway is open to U.S. and international entries (void where prohibited). No purchase is necessary, and the odds of winning are based on a number of entries. Good luck, and have a wonderful day!

1. What is one piece of jewelry that you either have or would love to have that has a special, sentimental place in your heart? Maybe it’s a gift you’ve been given by a mother/grandmother/husband/children…. Share in the comments.

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(Disclosure: I was provided the very first piece in the Roman Numeral Collection, free of charge, from The Pretty Peacock, for the purpose of review. All views/opinions remain solely my own.)