Novica is a unique organization that gives artisans from around the world a global marketplace, enabling them to sell their wares. From the Novica website:
“We want to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. And, we want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow.
At the deepest essence of our philosophy, we want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe.
We want you to know about who you’re buying from. We want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it.
In the spirit of the Internet, let us bring you together.”
My daughter, Becky, recently made a purchase of these beautiful amethyst earring studs:

She really had a hard time deciding on which earrings to get, because they have so many different and unique ones, from Amethyst Dangle Earrings, to Garnet Dangle Earrings,
Amber Earrings, Silver Pendant Necklaces and Silver Cocktail Rings.
When Becky’s package from Novica arrived, it included a very nice card from the artist who created the earrings:

The earrings were packaged in a very nice gift box as well:

A photo go the artist was also included:
Becky is loving her amethyst earrings:

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Novica is going to give one of my lucky readers a $50 gift code! You will be able to make a purchase of any item you want from their extensive online catalog up to $50. To enter, just use the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is open world-wide, as Novica will ship anywhere. Giveaway ends on August 14, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Winner will be notified and gift code sent via email, so be sure you use a correct email address to enter.
I received a $50 gift code from Novica in order to write my review and host this giveaway.
I like the Lapis lazuli beaded necklace, ‘A Pure Soul’
It would be a tough choice, but I might go with the Ceramic teapot, ‘Buddha and the Ruby Elephant’.
I’d love to get the Cat Welcome sign.
Balinese cat earrings
I will buy Marcasite and garnet button earrings, ‘Little Owl’
I like the Wood bookends, ‘Speak No Evil Monkey’ by Nyoman Karsa
I would get the Amethyst pendant necklace, ‘Mystical Flame’
I love the Moonstone dangle earrings, ‘Luminous Light’. So pretty!
I’d love to get the Sterling silver pendant necklace, ‘Shining Cloud’
I loved the “elephants in a dark night” bag! It was lovely
I would love the Garnet solitaire locket ring, ‘Secret Love’
I would get a marble chess set.
my mom wants a pearl bracelet, so i would let her choose which one she wants – they have so many to choose from!
I thought my choice would be the ‘Precious She-Elephant’ SS cuff, then went to the page and saw ‘Elephant Parade’ and another page for the ‘Galaxy’ SS cuff. Oh stop me.
A marvelous site. I’ve bookmarked Novica.
Leather shoulder bag, ‘Unisex’.
So much to choose from, but I really like Sterling silver pendant necklace, ‘Splendor’
amythyst pendant necklace
cotton summer dress! 🙂
i like the Sterling silver cross necklace, ‘Floral Cross’
The Cotton backpack, ‘Rainbow Whims’ and the Cotton cell phone carriers, ‘Distant Lands’ (pair)
Hillside Lullaby shawl
I would love to use the gift certificate to buy the Ceramic vase, ‘Andean Girl’ by Francisco Guerreros!
I would get the Sterling silver pendant necklace, ‘Shining Cloud’.
If I won, I’d get the Leather pendant necklace, ‘Shell Spiral’.
Imwould get the pop top purse.
Wood sculpture, ‘Ancient Blessing’!
I would get the Sterling silver pendant necklace, ‘Whale Watching’
I`d buy Sterling silver cocktail ring, ‘Charisma’ and/or Moonstone and malachite cuff bracelet
radiant natural fiber basket
debbie jackson,
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
i like http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/favorites/natural-rose-gold-plated-flower-necklace-enchanted-rose/149520/
I would get these beautiful ‘tradition’ Sterling silver drop earrings 🙂 – http://jewelry.novica.com/earrings/sterling-silver/under-$50/favorites/sterling-silver-drop-earrings-traditions/73775/
I like the Murano handblown centerpiece, ‘Magnificent Blue’.
I love the Amethyst pendant necklace, ‘Mystical Flame’. Thanks for the amazing giveaway! 😀
I love the Cotton blouse, ‘Grace’. Looks so comfortable and would be so cute with a belt!
fs4sarah at gmail dot com
I love the Helix Leather mirror.
I really like the Soapstone jar, ‘Jasmine Rose’.
I like the necklace called Mystical Petal.
I love the leather tote “Trendsetter” and the pearl and prehnite Y necklace. Tough choice! Everything is so lovely!
I like the Cotton dress in ‘Casual Black
I like the Cotton and hemp cosmetic bags, ‘Ethnic Blue’ (pair)!
the “elephants in a dark night” bag
I would choose one of the jewelry boxes. I bought one for my sister from Novica last year.
I like the Cotton sling bag, ‘Chiang Mai Spring’.
I would get Cotton blouse, ‘Hypnotic Beige’
Painted glass jewelry box, ‘Night Flutters’. 🙂
If it were still available I would get the sterling silver elephant love necklace
http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/pendant/sterling-silver/sterling-silver-pendant-necklace-elephant-lovers/171573/
i would get the Onyx charm bracelet, ‘Mysterious Cat’
I think I’d get the Cotton shoulder bag in ‘Emerald Thai’!
I love the garnet solitaire locket ring. secret love
I like the sterling silver heart bracelet
I like this purse – Recycled metalized wrapper shoulder bag, ‘Celebration’
I’d get the snow queen pearl drop earrings
Moonstone dangle earrings
nice
these are very pretty!
I love the kimonos, so pretty!
These are fabulous!! http://jewelry.novica.com/earrings/dangle/garnet/garnet-flower-earrings-red-frangipani/184775/
I like the Amethyst dangle earrings, ‘Colorful Waterfall’ alot – just have to decide once I win??? lol
I really like the Tiger’s eye jewelry set, ‘Regal’.
I like the Paradise Hand Crocheted Rug.
i’d get the challenger cribbage set
Brass beaded choker, ‘Alive’ they have so much beautiful stuff to pick from
I would get Coins of the Kingdom bracelet.
I’d get the Modern Mughal earrings.
I would get my daughter a pair of your beautiful ear rings. i would allow her to pick them, as she loves anything with colored stones. I seen many she would love. TY for the chance to win:) The Ashby family
I love the Mother Penguin wood sculpture!
I like the Black Elephant Parade shoulder bag.
Cotton beaded shoulder bag, ‘Tropical Bouquet’
Moonstone earrings
I would get the wood jewelry box, Akan Queen.
the Amethyst floral earrings, ‘Mystic Daisy’ and the Sterling silver band ring, ‘Fervent Embrace’ -both beautiful!
Cushion cover
I would get the Lacquered box, ‘Floral Fantasy’.
love the Moonstone dangle earrings
I like the Coconut shell sculpture, ‘Proud Roosters’.
Andean Highland Vases
This ring is sooo beautiful: http://jewelry.novica.com/rings/cluster/amber-cocktail-ring-efate-sun/159173/
I’m in love with the Silver wrap ring, ‘The Scroll’!
Thank you for this great giveaway 🙂
I would love some jewlery or art work from the Region Of India, cant decide specifically without looking over the entire India region…which I will do when I win! thanks
I love to many of them but I will go with Garnet pendant necklace, ‘River of Scarlet’.
Non saprei sono tutti belli!! Complimenti!! Speriamo…
I’d love to have the Shawl, ‘Maya Unity’
Product ID: 175930 Garnet dangle earrings, they are $58.00, but I would gladly put in the difference. So pretty.
I have always wanted a kashmiri carpet and the poppy fields carpet is sweet
I would choose the Palm leaf box, ‘Maya Wildflowers’
not sure maybe Cotton backpack, ‘Rainbow Whims’
Went to the Novica site and I really like the Infinity Love pendant in silver.
I love the Summer Night Cotton Skirt.
I like: http://jewelry.novica.com/detail/largepicture.cfm?pic=http://pics.novica.com/pictures/15/p65120_2.jpg&extra=1&link=http:||jewelry.novica.com|womens|bracelets|floral|65120|
I love the Copper vase, ‘Messenger with Llama’!
Silverr wrap ring
So many that I liked. A simple kimono or a cat necklace.
I love the Wood sculpture, ‘Never Let Go II’!
I am drooling over this set: http://jewelry.novica.com/jewelry-sets/dichroic-glass-jewelry-set-rainbow-horizon/150435/
I would probably would Cotton skirt, ‘Flirt in Black’ this is really cute
Blown glass pitcher, ‘Confetti’
Cotton blouse, ‘Dance’ looks great
I think I’d get the Pearl and Moonstone “Midnight Sea” beaded bracelet–so pretty!
I’d get the Blue Trinity RIng.
I like the Wood sculpture, ‘Cat in Meditation’
I would get these beautiful Joyful Melody Ornaments
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=168326
asmithonline at yahoo dot ca
I like the wood statuette, ‘Ascetic Buddha’. 🙂
I’d get the pearl wrap bracelet-garland.
coconut shell vase from bali
family74014 at gmail dot com
I would get a kimono very pretty
I would love the amethyst and garnet necklace… garnet is my birthstone, and omg the necklace is soooo beautiful!
Id get the peridot constellation ring.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I really like the Lapis lazuli wrap bracelet, ‘Blue Bouquet’, but I’d probably give the code to my teen daughter 🙂
I will get the cotton skirt in thai sands and pearl button earrings in ice flower….or ceramic vase in andean girl 🙂
I like the sea turtles glass coasters
I would LOVE to get the Sterling silver heart ring, ‘Upside Downside Love’
Murano handblown centerpiece, ‘Emerald Fantasy’
Ceramic decanter, ‘Blue Lotus’
I would get the Ornaments, ‘Joyful Melody’ (set of 4) if I won
Moniquebbon at gmail dot com
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=18977
love teh peridot constellation ring
I know my wife would just love the Sterling silver drop earrings 🙂
I would get the 100% alpaca sweater, ‘Silver Charm’ by Alfredo Falcon.
i like the hand of hamsa
I would buy the Moonstone dangle earrings, ‘Luminous Light’.
A black purse.
I love the Amethyst pendant necklace, ‘Mystical Flame’
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
I would love to get this scarf-
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=112513
gina.m.maddox (AT) gmail (DOT) com
I would get this pretty blouse: http://clothing.novica.com/womens/tops/beaded-cotton-blouse-golden-sunflower/150149/
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I would buy the Sterling silver pendant necklace, ‘Elephant Friendship’
Pearl and peridot cluster earrings, ‘Verdant Love
I really like the Trendsetter Leather Tote!
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🙂
Carrie
http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/
I would get Aventurine and amethyst dangle earrings
I would get the amethyst dangle earrings
I would get the Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring – Lucky Dragonfly if I won.
I would get the blue elephant tote. I love it and I’ve had my eye on it for awhile.
sellcrystal2[at]gmail[dot]com
I would probably get the Gold plated citrine dangle earrings, ‘Moon Flower’
I would get the Cotton Sling Handbag Lotus Elephant .
I like the Wisteria Garland amethyst bracelet.
I’d buy the Jade pendant necklace, ‘Ajpu, Maya Life Force’
I like the Iron wall adornment, ‘Solar Wind’
iron wall adornment — solar wind
I would get one of the mens scarves, love them!
I really like the recycled bags.
I’d get my mom something nice for her birthday
I would choose the Lemon Lime Cotton Handbag.
I would get the Stoneware ceramic bowls, ‘Rounded Bananas’ (pair).
I like the Amethyst pendant necklace, ‘Mystical Flame’
Jersey blouse, ‘Feminine Turquoise’
by Ketut Wida Haryati
Cotton and leather accent shoulder bag, ‘Darjeeling Brown’
The sterling pendant necklace
‘Infinity Love’ Sterling silver pendant necklace is lovely
I would get the Sterling silver half hoop earrings, ‘Bali Flora’.
reejen at comcast dot net
I might get the Sterling silver dangle earrings, ‘Cow in the Moon’ for a little whimsy.
chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the Garnet and amethyst earrings, ‘Gem Cascade’
I would get the Zapotec wool rug, ‘Diamond-Stars’
I would put it toward the moche zigzag wool rug. Thanks for the giveaway.
i would like this handbag http://handbags.novica.com/under-$50/cotton-shoulder-bag-black-elephant-parade/154428/
I like the Hemp Ethnic Stars shoulder bag.
I would get the Zapotec wool rug, ‘The Colors of My Village’ (2×3.5)
i love the Sterling silver pendant necklace, ‘Elephant Moon’
I love the Garnet dangle earrings, ‘Lady’
Obsidian brooch, ‘Moonbeams’ by Carmen Anocibar! Beautiful!
I’d get the red sunflower fan mirror
At this moment in time , I would get a vase named Blue Petal. Tomorrow who knows. the choices are endless and sooo appealing.
id get this Wood statuette, ‘Brown Beauty’
I like the Garnet chandelier earrings, ‘Thai Hearts’.
I would get the Zapotec wool rug, ‘Diamond-Stars’
Citrine and amethyst flower earrings, ‘Starflower’
I would love the Amethyst long beaded necklace, ‘Lovely Lilacs’
I like the Chest of drawers, ‘Rose Bouquet’
I would get the Carnelian floral earrings, ‘Mystic Daisy’
I really love the Malachite necklace, ‘Queen of the Forest’
I would get a handmade chess set.
might get their Wood sculpture, ‘Beside Me’
brich22 at earthlink dot net
I would buy the Gold vermeil dangle earrings, ‘Clouds’
I like the Liquid Confetti Tumblers.
i liked the soapstone jewlery box white rose,very nice!!!
i would love to get the Mahogany and leather tables, ‘Colonial Guard’ (set of 3)
Probably would get the Marble chess set, ‘Sophisticate’ for my grandson (would have to add a little to it.)
Garnet chandelier earrings
I like the aventurine and amethyst dangle earrings, ‘Lianas’.
I like the Onyx beaded necklace, ‘Black Lily’
i’d put it toward the tiny pocket mirrorss
I would get the face of the moon ring
I love this Amethyst Cocktail ring: Sorceress
http://jewelry.novica.com/rings/cocktail/amethyst/amethyst-cocktail-ring-sorceress/196640/
Terri P
pr4gatheringroses AT gmail DOT com
a carved jewelry box
I would get the Amethyst and rose quartz earrings, ‘Comet’
lisando@hotmail.com
Hammock, ‘Orange Sonata’
Pearl and rose quartz cluster earrings, ‘Cloud Bouquet’
I would get the Lacquered box, ‘Kitty Cat Happiness’
i like the Sterling silver ring, ‘Frangipani’
jagar0047 at yahoo dot com
I like the Cotton tote shoulder bag, ‘Midnight Maya’
love the Sterling silver cocktail ring, ‘Three Sweet Swirls’
I love the Ishpingo wood statuettes, ‘Guardian Elephants II’ (set of 3)!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I might choose the Lovely Lilacs necklace
I like the Art glass centerpiece, ‘Magical Sunflower’
Rayon dress, ‘Scintillating in White’.
faces of the moon ring ty.
I would get the elephant soapstone sculpture for my mother in law. She LOVES elephants!
I like the Sterling silver pendant necklace, ‘Chinese Zodiac Dragon’.
Thanks for the giveaway…we like the Wood chess set, ‘Wisdom’ @ NOVICA.
Natural fiber journals, ‘Treasured Words in Sea Blue’ (pair) by Yooprai Kaewtui!
Any of their parachute hammocks would make me smile.
I ADORE Novica – and given that there are currently over 350 items on my Novica Wish List (!) It’s pretty hard to figure out what I would use this very generous GC for without giving it a lot of thought! In the past I’ve mostly bought jewelry – and more recently three handbags – but I have many other types of items high on my list – including quite a few sculptures/statues.
One of my favorite artists is Ning Charoensri of Thailand. I love many of her wood statuettes, especially “INVITATION”! Thank you so much for the very fine giveaway!