With this Prettybird Necklace by Jené Despain
August 12, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF, Neat WIN
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Brooklyn-based but Portland-born-and-bred jewelry designer Jené DeSpain is not only talented and impossibly stylish, but she’s generous, too! The designer has gifted The Neat Sheet this fanciful Prettybird Necklace from the Jené DeSpain Jewelry Ornithology Collection to gift to one lucky reader.
The self-taught artist makes every piece by hand in her Brooklyn studio, and her tough, sexy Fall 2010 Black Honey Collection will debut nationwide in late August. Black Honey features lots of raw brass and black leather mixed with 14k gold and pops of gunmetal, but we’re gonna ask you to stay tuned for more about that…
In in the meantime let’s talk about this particular one-of-a-kind piece and how it could be YOURS! We adore this gold swallow soaring on a chain adorned with briolettes of tourmaline, sourced from a women’s collective in Thailand. It’s one of DeSpain’s most popular styles, and she said it’s been a huge hit with gals of all ages.
Win this Prettybird Necklace from Jené DeSpain! If you’d like to flutter around for fall in this winged beauty (retail value $75), just enter to win by sending an e-mail with the subject title “PRETTYBIRD” to neatsheet@karenvitt.com or leave a comment on this post. We’ll pick a lucky random winner on Sunday, September 12.
But what if you can’t wait to win? No worries, this ambitious designer stocks her wares in numerous sweet boutiques across the country, including Portland’s Pin-Me Apparel on Mississippi Avenue and Seaplane on Northwest 23rd Avenue. We’ll be sure to keep you updated when the Black Honey line arrives — we’re good like that.
Jené DeSpain Jewelry
www.jenedespain.com
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Such pretty jewelry. I will be sure to check out your stuff on Mississippi even ifi don’t win
love the necklace!!! so beautiful!!!
Beautiful..my favorite part are the two stones on the side..makes it so unique!
Soaring free… the little jewels are a sweet touch. Lovely!
I like trying to guess what kind of bird it is. Maybe a swallow?
very fun and beautiful!
What a beautiful necklace. I absolutely love it.
recently admired a necklace like this on a friend but instead of a bird it was an airplane…. both very pretty
Wow, gorgeous necklace! Looking forward to checking out the Black Honey line when it hits the stores as well.
This is a very unique piece that I have just the outfit for!
Love this necklace!
Gorgeous!
I love the necklace, the beads add a soft touch, and the bird is delicate enough you can wear it with anything.
What a sweet necklace…
Love, love, love the necklace!
So pretty!
I love the long wing span! And the asymmetry of the beads.
People tell me I’m obsessed with birds…this would just add to that in an awesome way!
Pretty, unique necklace!
So beautiful. Can’t wait to see the Black Honey line too!
Beautiful necklace. Love the details!
Woo! I’d love to win this prize. I don’t have very much jewelry and this is a good place to start!
oooh pretty!
So charming and elegant!
A beautiful necklace~looks very delicate and the length is perfect for so many outfits!