Today’s giveaway is from Maya & Ruhi! Shop owner Pearl makes gorgeous, unique jewelry that would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift! I asked Pearl to share a bit about herself and her shop with all of you here today. You can also follow her on her blog, and on the Maya & Ruhi Facebook page.
My name is Pearl, and I am a work-at-home mom. I came into jewelry design and crafting through my love for art and all things beautiful, after years of being a writer at a global advertising agency, and the birth of my first daughter, Maya.
Maya and Ruhi are the names of my daughters. “Maya” means “Illusion” in Sanskrit, and “Ruhi” means “Spiritual” in Persian. Maya is now 14, and a raving goofball; Ruhi is 9, and the penultimate Drama Queen. I do what I do at MAYA & RUHI because I want to let my daughters know that it is important to do what you love, and love what you do. No amount of money, recognition or fame is going to replace that sense of achievement and fulfillment of doing something you really love.
Working at home gives me the blessed opportunity to watch Maya and Ruhi grow up. Every day, I juggle the cleaning, the laundry, being chaperone, fight mediator, boo-boo kisser, cook, storyteller, general fixer-upperer… oh yes, and carving out some time to sit in my little boxroom of a studio, and craft up some pretty jewelry, while the two of them are at school.
History most inspires me. I am fascinated by stories, costumes, architecture and, of course, jewelry, from way back. I’ve created whole collections based on the life of the French Queen, Marie Antoinette, the paintings of Frida Kahlo, Tamara de Lempicka and Gustav Klimt, and the poetry of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
To date, my most popular designs are the Chic and Unique hoops and the Klimt earrings. The Chic and Unique hoops are hand-forged, and a signature style of mine. I love how the big ones look so dramatic, fun and sexy, but yet so light and easy to wear. The Klimt earrings are inspired by the great Austrian artist, Gustav Klimt. It’s a clean and simple design concept that echoes Klimt’s mosaic style, and warm brassy tone. I have had many clients custom Klimts to match an outfit for a special occasion, and Klimts with a combination of the family’s birthstones.
For today’s giveaway, Pearl is offering one winner the above pictured pair of Tiny Chic and Unique hoops with Powder Blue Amazonite cubes. According to Pearl, “This dainty number is as cute as it is glamourous. I love its air of quiet elegance, and understated romance.” The earrings measure 3.5cm from the bottom of the ear wire, to the bottom of the cube. The earrings will be packaged in a pouch and box.
In addition, Pearl is offering a generous 20% off all orders through April 29th. Use the code “smallthings20” to receive your discount.
For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post. Comments are closed. The winner is Beth J. “So pretty! Thank you for the opportunity.”
Thank you, Maya & Ruhi!
jennifer says
so pretty! thank you for the chance.
Liz Johnson says
I love the light and airy look of the earrings!
Taryn Oakley says
Gorgeous jewelery. Fingers crossed!!
Montana Beth says
These are just beautiful, I might have to do some shopping today….
Mooberry Farmwife says
Lovely! Please enter me, thank you. 🙂
Mooberry Farmwife says
oops – that first website link is wrong! haha
Marcie says
Those are beautiful – and just my style 🙂
leanne says
My ears would be very happy to wear these!!!!
Jessica says
Really beautiful designs! I love them! Thank you for the opportunity to own these lovelies.
Amanda Snow says
How beautiful! I’d love to win a pair of earrings and I’ll definitely be checking out the shop for gift ideas.
Melissa L says
Creative designs! Thanks for the chance to win; fingers crossed!
Min says
Beautiful!
Carrie says
Such beautiful earrings! I’ll be checking out her site for sure!
Karen in SC says
Wow…beautiful!
Elizabeth says
Just beautiful! And I was just thinking how my jewelry needs updating. Thanks for the chance.
Phoebe says
Lovely. I’m going to share this with my SIL show also makes jewelry.
Pat O says
Beautiful! I would love to wear these earrings.
Julia says
Beautiful!
Liz says
Oh my! Such beautiful jewelry. Crossing my fingers and hoping I win. Thank you for the giveaway!
Penelope says
Oh, swoon! I would wear those all the time. Beautiful jewelry!
Melia says
So pretty, with my favorite color! Thanks for the giveaway!
margot says
such beautiful pieces, really different!
Aindrea says
So pretty and delicate! I could certainly use some sweet dangly earrings!
Robin B says
You do such beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your story and art.
Sara Champi says
Lovely!
SandraR says
A beautiful collection. I am sure something would suit me!
Micaela says
What a fabulous collection! I think I found my next round of female-friend gifts! 🙂
Pearl says
Oh my goodness- I love the jewelery, and my name is ALSO Pearl! Awesome!
Melissa H. says
Such pretty jewelry – I love it!
sally says
beautiful and unique
Rachel says
Beautiful! Lovely! Perfect! Love!
Margie says
Beautiful! Would love to win.
Coby says
Lovely work! Thanks for sharing.
Kari White says
These are so very lovely.
Cheryl L says
I’m truely impressed by this jewelry. The designs are simply amazing and classy.
Rachel R. says
These are lovely!
Melissa N says
lovely, thanks for the chance!
Jess says
Lovely, indeed!
Jennifer R. says
Simply wonderful pieces of jewelry! Thanks for the giveaway!
Rachel D says
such cute earrings!
Crystal says
I love these earrings, and I love your daughter’s names! Thank you for the chance 🙂
Tricia says
Gorgeous! Only for date night, though. The grabby hands in my house love to pull off my jewelry!
Sheila says
Beautiful!
Victoria says
Really beautiful!!!!!!
Bethany H. says
Beautiful work! I would love to win, it would be the perfect mothers day gift for my sister 🙂
Pam says
These are beautiful! I love the hoops!!
Leslie says
Everything looks beautiful. I especially love the coral beads.
Karen T. says
Very cute!
Rachel~ At the Butterfly Ball says
What adorable earrings! Thanks for introducing us to this cute shop! Her stuff is so pretty!
Patraq says
Those are begging to dangle from my ears! 😉 Gorgeous pieces!
alexia says
lovely