I received a gift card to UNICEF Market in order to complete an honest review. Any opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway is sponsored by Novica.
I’ve long been a fan of Novica. You know the site that has handcrafted products from artisans all over the world. They now have a sister site called UNICEF Market. Many of the items available on the site are the beautiful products you see on Novica. The difference is, when you purchase through the UNICEF Market, every order impacts children through UNICEF’s global program. Purchases through the UNICEF market will help in area like improving access to clean water, education, vaccines, nutrition, and more.
Since I had my first (and only) daughter 2 years ago I have a list of things I couldn’t wait to buy when I had her. Things like a dollhouse, baby dolls, dresses (hey I had 3 boys first) a jewelry box, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I had fun buying for my boys too but it’s a nice to buy some girly stuff for a change. I was able to scratch one of those things off my list on the UNICEF Market. I thought it fitting too since in buying a beautiful jewelry box for my daughter I would be helping someone else’s son or daughter in another country.
There were so many absolutely gorgeous jewelry boxes on UNICEF Market. Wooden, metal, glass, soap stone, whatever look you’re into. UNICEF Market gave me a budget of $50 and I had a lot of nice choices in that price range. I ended up choosing the Repousse Brass jewelry box “Majestic View” I wanted something that was going to last, something pretty. This definitely fit the bill with this jewelry box covered in glass beads.
This jewelry box was actually bigger than I expected which I was happy about. I figured for the price, the materials, and the craftmanship it would probably only be big enough to put a necklace or two in and that’s it. It’s not though, it will hold a nice amount of jewelry for my daughter. I didn’t realize either until I saw it up close with the details. It has brass charms attached to it like crescent moons, seashells, and little curls. I know this might sound odd but when I see a box like this I always think of it like that mysterious box in a movie. You know the box that holds the special key or the box that contains antique treasures. No? Is it just me? Ok moving on…
I had to take a few pictures of the box just to show you that the artist did not skimp on the details by any means.
I wanted to show you the inside of the box. It has a black velvet lining and a mirror inside the lid. Since the lining is black it’s kinda hard to tell how deep the box is. The mirror is almost the the size of the whole inside of the lid.
My daughter is only two so it’s not like she has a lot of jewelry yet. I put her amber teething necklace in the box. Now I’m thinking, “well I guess I have to buy her some more jewelry” lol. Which by the way, UNICEF Market has lots of hand crafted jewelry as well. If you’re buying anything as a gift you can also have a free gift message sent with it. You can even choose to have your gift wrapped for a few dollars more.
Besides the UNICEF Market website you can also find them on these social media sites:
Twitter: @unicefusa
Facebook: facebook.com/UNICEF-USA
Pinterest: pinterest.com/unicefusa
GIVEAWAY
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I like the Unique Leather Handle Handbag, ‘Urban Safari in Ivory’ and the Graceful Tree Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace, ‘Cosmic Tree’.
I like the Confetti Hand Blown Glass Pitcher.
I really like the Hand Crafted Soapstone Coasters and Holder (Set of 6), ‘Elephant Checkers’!!!
I like the vintage coffee box.
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I love these unique and gorgeous -Women’s Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings, ‘Hollow Bell’! They are so pretty and I think I would love to get a pair!
Guatemalan Hand Carved and Painted Wood Bowl (Medium), ‘Cobalt Wave’
I love the handbags! TheCentral American Cotton and Leather Accented Tote, ‘Maya Festival is really pretty
There are so many items I would like to buy from the UNICEF Market that it is hard to name just one. I did fall in love with the Black Melody of Art, Artisan Crafted Mango Wood Vase and I would buy it without thinking twice. It’s a beauty.
I would buy the Fair Trade Cotton and Leather iPad Case from Guatemala, ‘Psychedelic Stripe’
Thank You for the chance
I might get the Onyx Obelisk Jasper Serpentine Sculpture Multicolor Peru, ‘Life Force’.
I love the Dawn Glow silk shawl. Gorgeous colors!
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, ‘Enchanted Ivy’ is pretty!
I love the Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli Necklace, ‘Magnetism’. It is lovely.
I love these earrings: http://www.market.unicefusa.org/itemdetail/?pid=U10328
I would like the Cotton Blend Hill Tribe Shoulder and Cosmetic Bag Set, ‘Lisu Wonders’.
I love the Moonglow Blue Opal Ring.
I love the Six Thai Elephants, Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Thailand.
All the things are so beautiful and I collect mirrors so I think I would get one of the mirrors.
I’ll buy this ring …. Unique Sterling Silver and Pearl Cocktail Ring, ‘Charming’
i like the Batik Cotton Shopping Tote Bags (Set of 3), ‘Jawadwipa Legacy’.
I like the Handcrafted Fair Trade Wood Carved Photo Frame, ‘Leaves, Trees, Memories’. Thanks.
What a beautiful jewelry box you chose. That is so pretty! If I were to win I would get the Unique Floral Soapstone Jewelry Box from India, ‘Soft Floral’. So pretty!
I might buy the Ocean Splendor, Handcrafted Cotton Table Runner from Indonesia.
Oh I would love the Sterling Silver and Cultured White Pearl Necklace from Bali, ‘Paisley Dewdrop’! That is so beautiful! I have never heard of this place before. I love all the unique things they have!
Glass Tumblers from Mexico, ‘Kaleidoscope’
I like the Exclusive Royal Lapis Lazuli Stacking Ring from Indonesia, ‘Rounds of Love.
I would love the Reverse Painted Keepsake Box, ‘Eclipse’ it is very cool! Thanks
I like the Guatemalan hand painted bowls.
I like the Floral Recycled Glass and Steel Coat Rack, ‘Bloom in Blue’. We have been looking for something to hold our keys!
I love the Cotton and Leather Handcrafted Handbag, ‘Pride’
I would like one of their hammocks!
I really like the Unique Waterfall Chalcedony Necklace, ‘Canary Waterfall’.
I like the cuff bracelets
I would love to have the Leather Backpack with Buckled Flaps from Mexico, ‘Saddle Up’
I would love to wear the Sterling Silver Open Weave Heart Pendant, ‘Enduring Love’ for my upcoming wedding 🙂
I love the Unique Handcrafted Bone Cocktail Ring from Indonesia, ‘Sleeping Moon’