The Silver Maple.. It’s a Beautiful Thing

Disclaimer: I was provided with a custom-made necklace at no cost to me in exchange for a review. All thoughts are absolutely my own!

A while back, I had an opportunity to do a giveaway on my blog for a product I had not even tried myself. While not the typical order I like to do combination review/giveaway posts, as I was running the giveaway, the creative folks over at The Silver Maple, designers and creators of fitness inspired jewelry, were working on a custom work of art, so I had to be patient!

With unlimited options on what my piece would look like or say, I recruited the help of Diana, their “social media butterfly.” She had asked me what I liked, and asked for thoughts on what is important to me. (Surprisingly, I did not choose Crossfit, yet there is a possibility for a future piece..!) After some back and forth discussions, she said she had an idea and was going to surprise me. Works for me!

I anxiously awaited my package arrival, and found it was scheduled to be delivered during my birthday week! Even better!

I really had no expectations on the piece or the packaging, but it came perfectly wrapped and it made me feel special, just like the piece I was about to uncover.

If you saw my excitement when I received this package, you would be surprised to know that I took these pictures before unwrapping it! I was so anxious, but I knew it was going to be a special gift, so took my time..

The Silver Maple took two of my suggestions and created such a gorgeous necklace!

The outside charm, “It’s a Beautiful Thing,” is a saying my dad used to always say before he passed away in 2005. Just life, it’s a beautiful thing. My sister chose to get this phrase tattooed on her, but I thought a sentimental charm was just as appropriate. 😉

The second charm is a portion of the Serenity Prayer. Growing up, we always had this prayer on the wall at home and it never really resonated with me until I got older; probably most in the past year or so. It’s such a powerful mantra to repeat, especially to keep your sanity sometimes!

I am absolutely satisfied with my necklace and urge you to check out their site if you are looking for any sort of inspirational jewelry as a daily reminder, or to commemorate a life event, or for fitness motivation. There are pieces to celebrate running milestones, weddings or births, or if you want to purchase my piece, they are now selling that too! All items ship with $6 flat rate shipping.

If you need a little inspiration or aren’t sure what to choose, check out this cute little video on their site (featuring cartoon-me! 😉 )

If you order your own custom piece between now and September 30, 2013, they are offering my readers a special 10% off using WTW2013 at checkout! I am already looking into what I want to order next!

I am considering this one, to celebrate my very first (and probably last ;)) half marathon in the fall; it would be really neat to be able to put the Detroit/Windsor border on this one!

Or maybe this one for my sister who is getting married sometime soon..

And even though this is not one I see anytime in my future, I absolutely LOVE this idea for all of you half- and full-marathoners!

The best part about this jewelry, other than the thoughtful customer service, is that each piece is so unique and sentimental, that no two pieces will be alike and you can guarantee that what you choose was made especially for you!

To see their newly redesigned site and all of the base options available, check out www.thesilvermaple.com. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter for even more updates! Don’t forget – use “WTW2013” at checkout for a discount!

Your turn..
Have you ever had a custom piece of jewelry made JUST for you?
If you could put one word or phrase on a piece, what would it be?