A HOLIDAY GIFT-WATCH VIDEO

To all of you, our wonderful customers, that I would much, much rather call friends, because that is what you are..
When I was trying to come up with the words to express the gratitude I feel for each and every one of you.. the joy that you have brought to me, through your emails, your facebook posts, your thoughtful orders, and your willingness, to be a part of Giving Tree Jewelry.. I realized there are none. It is too big, too wonderful.. for just words..

And so... I tried to express it in a different way.. by creating a small video, a visual thing that I hope you will watch, and as you do.. feel a bit of the gratitude, and the joy.. you have all brought to me.

It has been such an incredible month! We decided to just go all out and try to make this the most amazing holiday season yet, infusing it with a sense of fun and other 'non business' things so that we would all remember what truly matters most
And it worked...

We were overwhelmed by your support and willingness to join in.
One of the brightest highlights was our 'quote contest' where you submitted words that moved you, and then we voted and created four EXCLUSIVE pieces. Truly a group effort! This was such a joy personally, for me to be a part of that I wanted to do something with as many of the quotes as I could.

So here is the video.. A very small token of a very large feeling of inspiration and love that you have instilled in us.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
May the last days of this year be truly glorious, and serve as a harbinger of a remarkable, blessed year to come.

And most especially to Pete and Jamie.. this month, and always, your talent for capturing what is truly exquisite in the world...continues to take my breath away. Thank you for making this video possible!

With so much love,
Rachel

MORE JOY! MORE JOY! (And virtual wine!)

The last three days of our '12 DAYS OF JOY!' Have been a blast! I love the pieces we chose as the pieces of the day, all beautiful, meaningful and yes, PERFECT gifts. Still, the most fun is picking the winners each day!
On day 5, it was Shari Zeck, now a professor in Bloomington Ill, but ONCE Rachel's professor at the University of Iowa! Day 6 was Judith S. from Dallas Texas, who always does all her holiday shopping with Giving Tree, and brings us SO MUCH JOY with her wonderful disposition, and exquisite taste. Judith has a way of finding the coolest pieces on our site! This year, her lucky recipients will have lots of Yara Jewelry and favorites Melissa Joy Manning and Alexis Bittar.
And day 7 winner was Amit Shah! We had such a good time emailing yesterday and helping him figure out the PERFECT gift!
Speaking of perfect gifts, and more specifically, 'help'... We are here for you! This Wednesday, 12/16, is our first annual 'Wine on Wednesday'! From 7-9 Judith and Rachel will be Live on our 'Live Chat' feature to guide any last minute or 'stuck' shoppers to just the right pieces! And while we are at it, you know we will be raising our glasses and toasting to all of YOU, the most fantastic customers.. FRIENDS any small business could ask for.
Thank you! To your JOY!
Rachel and Judith

The JOY keeps going on!

We are just about half way through our '12 DAYS OF JOY!' for the holidays.. and we just don't want it to end! Days 3, 4, and 5 have brought huge smiles to our faces! The amazing b-side bangle and Elisa Sullivan bracelet SOLD OUT! And we know these pieces will bring JOY! (interestingly, these pieces shipped to JAPAN, ENGLAND, AND AUSTRALIA.. so.. the joy is spreading round the world!

And what truly made us beam...were the winners. GTJ's dear friend Carol McDonald, who has been lovingly supporting the business and us, for years now, and new friend Kelly Romine Duncan from Florida.
Day 5 winner will be announced soon, and the DAY SIX OF JOY piece just went up on the site, and this one, well.. read the quote..
it takes our breath away.. and makes us want to live..EVERY DAY. TO ITS FULLEST, MOST JOYFUL POTENTIAL!
Who knew a piece of jewelry could bring SO much inspiration?? Oh that's right.. WE DID!

*Please don't forget to enter 'JOY' at check out to win one of the daily giveaways.. and if you want some fun, non-holiday, but joyfilled music this season.. just ask for a c.d. .and we'll send one to you as a gift from us, for the JOY YOU BRING GTJ!

SHOP WITH JOY NOW!

12 DAYS OF JOY..TRULY JOYFUL!

We are rolling right along! Day 2 of JOY item, the full lotus petal necklace by Me&Ro sold out! We still have one pair of Alexis Bittar earrings available for 50% off! And gorgeous green gemstone earrings by Melissa Joy Manning just went up for day three!
But the most 'fun' part is that we are also piling up the WINNERS!
Day One of Joy winner was Amy Galen from L.A. - a big Alexis Bittar fan, Amy will be smashing in the lucite hand painted cuff that matches her stunning new earrings!

Day Two winner is LAURA ROBINSON!! A great great customer, and friend of GTJ.. Laura and her husband Geoff, used to come visit the Giving Tree..back in the day when they were a newly married couple! Geoff loved to talk about imported beer,and even dropped some off for us! Laura is a gorgeous girl who took a jewelry making course and sent pictures of her amazing creations..
and then.. came.. the first baby boy (James).. and then.. TWO MORE (Twins, Nathaniel and Thomas).. We are so excited for all winners, and so appreciate everyone who shops at Giving Tree and joins in the fun.. and JOY!

THE 12 DAYS OF JOY ARE HERE!

LET THE JOY BEGIN!!

Each day, as part of the 12 DAYS OF JOY! Giving Tree Jewelry will showcase one PIECE OF THE DAY

It will be a piece from our current collection, offered at a fabulous discount! There may only be one or two in stock, so it's best to shop early! And, in the spirit of GIVING! every day, Giving Tree will also be GIVING AWAY one fabulous piece from their collection. The way you 'enter' is by placing an order on that day, and writing JOY in the comment box. You are automatically entered for the give away! Only people that order and state 'JOY' will be entered to win, so your chances will be great! *if there is a day that nobody orders and enters 'JOY' at check out that day, the give away piece will go into the 'pot' and those pieces will be given away in random drawings open exclusively to FANS OF GIVING TREE on facebook.. so.. if you are not already a fan .. join now.. we have so much fun..and we spread joy.. AND we give stuff away! FRIEND GIVINGTREEJEWELRY ON FACEBOOK NOW! Facebook and Twitter ,join the fun now!

Elisa Sullivan is the Artist of the Week!

And what an artist she is! An accomplished and knowledgable gemstone jeweler, Elisa Sullivan is also our 'in house' custom jewelry designer! Hand stamping on a variety of styles (rings, cuffs, necklaces) Elisa can create a completely customized piece of jewelry for you.. right down to your choice of stone! How awesome is that? Plus, she is brimming over with love for creating, for words, for all things meaningful and moving! We love you Elisa Sullivan and love having you as our artist of the week! SHOP ELISA SULLIVAN COLLECTION NOW! VISIT ELISA'S STUDIO: WATCH THE ARTIST OF THE WEEK VIDEO!

CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDSAY B. WINNER OF OUR CUSTOMER SELECTED QUOTE CONTEST!

We are thrilled with the response from our customers who not only submitted all the quotes for the contest, but picked the two winning quotes that are now being made into exclusive pieces of jewelry!
And, to share the joy, we drew a name from a hat to win the customer designed piece of their choice! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDSAY BONKOSKY.. winner of our first annual contest! Can't wait for next year!

Check out the VIDEO of Rachel (and Beazie) picking the winner!