Novica Jewelry Review
Do you love shopping for handcrafted jewelry and one-of-a-kind gifts? Would you to travel around the world to collect exotic treasures? If so, you will love Novica – an online marketplace that connects you with artisans and craftsman around the world and enables you to purchase dream items at incredible values!
You have to visit Novica to appreciate everything they offer. Their easy-to-navigate site is a pleasure to behold!
Novica carries over 30,000 unique items, including Silver Wrap Rings, Silver Pendants, and Citrine Chandelier Earrings. You can search for items such as Patterned Shawls by regions of the world, by artist, and by price. You can even view curated collections by Novica members. Browsing through Novica is like visiting a museum!
Last year, when Novica invited me to review an item for them, I treated myself to a much-needed leather shoulder bag that has held up beautifully to this day!
This year, I treated myself to a beautiful birthstone necklace to celebrate my special day. After much hemming and hawing, I selected the Peridot and Crystal Pendant Necklace, Lime Ice!
The necklace arrived in a lovely box that was wrapped in handmade floral paper. Inside were cards about the artist and the land she was from.
The star of the show, however, was the necklace itself. The sparkling stones and craftsmanship are simply exquisite!
I love everything about Novica – the products they offer, the artisans they support – the fact that they are making a difference in so many lives! I’m sure that once you visit Novica, you’ll fall in love with them too!
Novica $50 Gift Code Giveaway
Are you ready to for a little fun? Thanks to Novica, one lucky Create With Joy reader will soon win a $50 Gift Code to spend on the Novica website!
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The packaging is gorgeous and the necklace exquisite! I love that they sell unique pieces created by artists.
Twitter: mmbear5
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Hi Ramona!
I love shopping there too! I love getting my goodies and seeing who made them. They come with a card that has a note from the artist and where they live. I think that is absolutely awesome and have kept every single one that I have gotten in my jewelry box with the item.
Mary Bearden
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Hi Mary,
Thanks for sharing these features – I love those cards too! I originally had photos included in this post but it seemed a little crowded (I think I did show them in my original review). I love that you still have all of the cards and would love to see the jewelry you own!
Twitter: Patsypat
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I love it that they are able to showcase the talents of artisans around the world, from obscure places, and that they are able to provide livelihood. I am sure this is wonderful for people who have no way of exposing their jewelry and shawls and hand carvings outside of their locales. patsy.paterno (at) blogspot.com
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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This is one of my favorite things about Novica! Not only do they feature wonderful artisans and help them provide livelihoods for their families, they provide ways for people around the world to support them too (besides just buying their products!)
There are SO many cool things on this site. Last year I shared a video of elephants painting on Inspire Me Monday because they include elephant art on their site!
I like the necklaces, & I really like the Sterling silver flower necklace, ‘Calla Lily’. I enjoy looking at the works of art made by people around the world.
Wow what a wonderful site. So many interesting items.
i love the artisans they have and the crafts are just beautiful , i love the mango wood vases from thailand so much!
I love the wonderful assortment of items that you can get from Novica and they are so pretty and unusual. I love the Jesus Cross it is beautiful. I like that Novica supports and encourages tradesmen from all over the world. I am in the United States -i.teel(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
I love uniqueness of items , I like that buying beautiful things we support artisans all over the world
galyettina at yhaoo dot com
USA
This is a great site and wonderful work!! I’m a new follower, Carrie
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Welcome Carrie! So glad you found us! 🙂
I love their fair trade activity.. it is so nice to know where your items came from.
I love the quality of the items. I have purchased many items from Novica. Vera khule at gmail dot com. USA
What I like most about Novica is all the unique items from around the world and when you purchase an item from Novica it comes with a thank-you note from the artist in their language, which also a nice keepsake.
Niclan80@yahoo.com
United States
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Isn’t that a lovely touch?
Twitter: truebookaddict
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This is the first I’m hearing of them! They have wonderful stuff. Their bracelet selection is lovely. I’m a sucker for bracelets. 🙂
USA
truebookaddict AT gmail DOT com
Thanks for the giveaway!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Oh Michelle – you’re in for a treat! 🙂
What isn’t their to like about Novica? Fair trade, giving artisans from around the world a chance to showcase their talent and support themselves, the diverse selection and sense of cultural unity…I’ve been a big fan of everything that National Geographic has done over the years, and I’m especially fond of Novica.
looneylunaraven(at)gmail(dot)com
Guam
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I am too! Thanks for mentioning Fair Trade!
Best of luck to you!
I like their feminine clothing, especially the Cotton blouse, ‘Blue Riddles’.
country: USA
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Isn’t that pretty? 🙂
I love the diversity and quality of the items. They are all unique.
Twitter: goaskkatie
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Everything is so beautiful. I enjoyed looking through the good luck jewelry. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity xo
I love the wide variety of items they have available.
USA
The beautiful jewelry they have.
I love the mexican skulls. USA.
i love the leather jewelery boxes and that the artists are featured.
mrsrodjac at hotmail.com
USA
I like that they offer handcrafted items from around the world.
I love that I can shop all over the world from one place.
I love that they are always searching for new artisans to add beautiful things to their huge inventory! I love that they also create ways to fund the artisans that they are impressed with!
I love that they feature artists from all around the world and that many items are handcrafted! So many unique and beautiful items!
I like their jewelry. They have a wide variety of bracelets, earrings, heart shaped things, filagree things, etc. Whatever your taste, you can surely find something amazing.
I love it! And I love that artists can be showcased!
I love taking a trip around the world by looking at the amazing things on the site.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I do too, Dawn – it’s like visiting a museum!
I like that Novica has so many gift ideas for hostesses. I can shop for these from my home and they are unique,too!
I am from the US and my email is gewkip@earthlink.net I am 61 and have crafted since I was a child so everything on this site appeals to me. I even majored in textiles and clothing in college so I love the fabrics, rugs, accessories, etc and can fully appreciate the artisan quality.
I like the good morning mugs
I have ordered from Novica numerous times. I love that everything is made with care and I know my purchase is greatly helping someone less fortunate.
I’m in Canada.
samorjj at hotmail dot com
i like that they source from artisans around the world.
raffelcopter: daniel
I love that the items are unique and handcrafted.
USA
Email in profile and Rafflecopter.
Go fair trade! Plus, I thinking giving one of a kind gifts is the way to go. Shopping at conventional stores is boring. 🙂
katrina
katrinasweeps at yahoo
USA
Twitter: georgiabeckman1
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I love the opportunity to become acquainted with the artist of the pieces, knowing the background. That makes a huge impact on my purchases.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Yes – it’s awesome to be able to “meet” and connect with the artist who creates such lovely gifts for you!
Novica is an interesting place to shop as you can find something a little different there.
I’ve had my eye on the Novica website for a long time, and I’d love to try out their wares!
I’m a big fan of their clothing and jewelry categories. Loving that everything Novica has is beautifully handmade and very different.
I like that the whole thing is so personal; that you absolutely know that the item was hand made
Love their jewelry from artists around the globe.
I love the bios and backgrounds of the artisans. It’s so rare these days to feel “connected” in any way to the person responsible for the goods I am buying.
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail(dot)com
Twitter: dearcreatives
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I love that everything is handmade & hand packaging from around the world. Thanks for the chance.