The creator of Dorota Jewelry has a facinating story to tell.
Here is a little about Dorota--
Welcome to Dorota Jewelry.
My name is Dorota Sularczyk, and I am the designer of the unique collections featured in this online gallery. I currently reside in Northern Virginia, but I was born and raised in Krakow, Poland.
From a young age, my appreciation for arts and craftsmanship was influenced by my mother, an antique restorer and a painter, and by the enchantments of my hometown which, unlike many of Europe’s great cities, was largely spared from the devastating bombing raids of World War II. Filled with breathtaking medieval architecture, Krakow is a city so bewitching and so rich in art and history, that large portions have been named World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultured Organization (UNESCO).
Krakow’s churches, markets, museums, and its famous Wawel Royal castle are filled with fine arts and exquisite gems. Naturally, my admiration of the arts and crafts, particularly my fascination for gemstones, grew strong with passing time.
I spent many years studying about gems and learning the delicate trade of bringing them together to create balanced and beautiful jewelry. Since the mid 1990s, I have sold many of my creations in boutiques across Europe as well as the United States, and now they are available to you from this online gallery.
Krakow’s churches, markets, museums, and its famous Wawel Royal castle are filled with fine arts and exquisite gems. Naturally, my admiration of the arts and crafts, particularly my fascination for gemstones, grew strong with passing time.
I spent many years studying about gems and learning the delicate trade of bringing them together to create balanced and beautiful jewelry. Since the mid 1990s, I have sold many of my creations in boutiques across Europe as well as the United States, and now they are available to you from this online gallery.
Dorota Jewelry has some really beautiful and unique pieces in her shop.
It's very evident that she knows her stuff when it comes to jewelry and designing. Each Piece is cleaned and polished so that there are no rough or sharp edges. She takes pride in her work and it shows. You even get a free gift with every order.
I was very honored and excited to be able to review her
Here's how it arrived, and how it looks when worn.
This is a solid, beautiful piece of jewelry with tons of details. Even the back of the necklace is detailed.
Here are some more pieces that I thought you would enjoy.
GIVEAWAY:
DOROTA JEWELRY is offering one winner A $35 GIFT CERTIFICATE to her shop.
**ENDS Monday JULY 5th- midnight**
HOW TO WIN:
First entry- (MANDATORY)- Go to Dorota Jewelry and tell me how you would spend your $35 Gift certificate!
EXTRA ENTRIES-
(please leave separate comment for each entry)
(make sure I can contact you!)
1 entry- Follow my blog on google friends connect.
1 entry- Heart Dorota Jewelry's shop on etsy, or subscribe to shop feed.
1 entry - Follow Dorota Jewelry on Facebook
1 entry- tweet, or post a facebook status about this giveaway!
(leave me a link)
2 entries- Mention this giveaway on your blog!
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5 entries- Buy something from DOROTA JEWELRY
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1 entry- Enter any of my other contests!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!
I love the VINTAGE STYLE Earrings with Czech Crystals
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i hearted her shop under KatjaJ
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i am a blog follower :)
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I love the royal blue lariat necklace.
ReplyDeleteI am not usually so taken with jewelery, but I love the Enchanted Summer Necklace you featured on your blog. After visiting the store it's still my favorite!
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ReplyDeleteI love earrings so I would probably buy at least two of these:
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I'd put the gift certificate toward the Aqua Blue Swarovski Silver Chain Necklace, Marcasite Pendant.
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I love the BLUE FIRE Necklace, Labradorite Gemstones, Oxidized Sterling Silver!
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ReplyDeleteI would get the Sunset Necklace because the colors are so pretty!
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I love the Amethyst and Rose Quartz with Marcasite Butterfly Sterling Silver Necklace
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I like the BLUE PEACOCK Necklace, Abalone, Aqua Crystals, Teal Pearls, Sterling Silver
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Love the smoky blues in this piece http://www.etsy.com/listing/48884640/blue-fire-necklace-labradorite-gemstones
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I entered the Julian's Gourmet giveaway.
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I am a lover of green and would love to own the olive green lariat. Thanks for the chance to win :)
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I love the PINK ICE Earrings. Gorgeous!
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I love the SUNDOWN Necklace in Yellow Agate, Crystals, Smokey Quartz, Vintaj Brass!
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I like the BLUE PEACOCK Necklace, Abalone, Aqua Crystals, Teal Pearls, Sterling Silver.
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I would buy and I love the:
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i would put it toward the black and sterling silver rosary:
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I like the sunset necklace.
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I like their Amethyst and Rose Quartz with Marcasite Butterfly Sterling Silver Necklace
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Added Dorota Jewelry to my favorites on Etsy (Bacallsmom)
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ReplyDeleteI would spend it on the gorgeous Pink Garden Necklace!
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added her to faves at etsy!
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I love the PINK GARDEN Necklace, Rhodonite, Pearl, Swarovski Butterfly, Sterling Silver
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I like the Lavender Pearl earrings
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I entered the Shop MandN giveaway
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I entered the Sweeter Than Me giveaway
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I entered the Julian's Gourmet giveaway
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I might buy the AUTUMN PEARL Necklace, White Pearls, Copper Dipped Leaf, Sterling Silver, it has great character.
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I entered the Able mabel giveaway.
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I picked the MIDNIGHT MIST Necklace, Smoky Quartz, Bronze Pearl, Antiqued Brass
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I will buy PINK DRAGONFLY Earrings, Swarovski Crystals,Pearls, Sterling Silver
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I really LOVE!!! the VINTAGE STYLE Earrings with Czech Crystals. There were so many BEAUTIFUL!!!! piece to choose from, but I think these are the one I LOVE!!! the most.
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ReplyDeleteLove the Blue Fire Necklace!!
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I entered your sweeter than me giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteI would get the MYSTIC BLUE Necklace, Mystic Quartz, Sapphire Gem, Pearl, Sterling Silver.
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I would buy the gorgeous, brilliant PINK RUBY Necklace, Swarovski Baroque Crystal, Cranberry Pearl, Sterling Silver!
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Wow! How on earth do you decide. I love love love these pieces - Golden Shadow Necklace, Honey Butterfly Necklace, Da Vinci Necklace, Midnight Mist Necklace... I could keep going. Love Pearls, Agate and Carnelian VINTAGE STYLE Copper Bracelet for my sister's wedding - our dresses are orange.
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ReplyDeleteI would get the PEARL BLOSSOM Necklace - so pretty!
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Ohhh, I also love the Green Gypsy earrings!
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ReplyDeleteI would love the FROSTED ROSE Necklace, Pink Swarovski Crystals, Sterling Silver!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece at Dorota Jewelry's shop is PINK RUBY Necklace, Swarovski Baroque Crystal, Cranberry Pearl, Sterling Silver.
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Love the DAZZLING SUNSET Vintage Style Earrings, Red Orange Carnelian.
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ReplyDeleteI would definitely use it towards the Enchanted Summer Necklace with Turquoise, Pearl, Crystals, Sterling Silver.
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I'd get the plum garden lariet necklace.
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I would get the Pearl Blossom Necklace!
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I love the PINK GARDEN Necklace, Rhodonite, Pearl, Swarovski Butterfly, Sterling Silver!
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ReplyDeleteI love that blue ice necklace!!Wish the dragonfly earrings were a necklace instead!!
ReplyDeleteI just love the ORANGE SWIRL Necklace, Designer Art Glass, Crystals, Vintaj Brass
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I like MYSTIC SUN Gold Earrings, Citrine, Hessonite Garnet & RUSTY PEACH Earrings, Peach Crystals, Orange Bronze Glass Pearls. cindyhinckley at msn
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I would buy the orange swirl necklace. very unique.
ReplyDeleteI would wear everything she has in that shop!!!! Very lovely and some with a European flair. I esp liked the Lavender leaf necklace.
ReplyDeleteI'd get the pink garden necklace. So pretty!
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If I were to win, I would get the PERFECT SUMMER Necklace, Blue Turquoise, Teal Crystals, Sterling Silver. I love it!
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i would get the perfect summer necklace in turquoise
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I heart the Mystic Forest necklace.. I really do! The detailing on the back of the necklace shown first is really nice.
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Dorota Jewelry is now on my Etsy heart list.
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I posted/linked this giveaway from my blog to yours. It is on the left side of my blog where my readers look for cool giveaways. amerskine at hotmail dot com
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I like the LAVENDER PEARL Earrings, Swarovski Purple Violet Crystals, Sterling Silver
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I like Dorota on facebook (Jessica Wagner)
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ReplyDeleteI love the ENCHANTED ROSE Necklace, Pearl, Ruby Pink Swarovski Butterfly, Silver. It's beautiful! thank you!
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ReplyDeleteEverything is gorgeous, but I would love to have the PERFECT SUMMER necklace of blue turquoise, teal crystals, and sterling silver.
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ReplyDeleteI would use my gift certificate to purchase the HONEY BUTTERFLY Necklace, Chalcedony, Baltic Amber, Sterling Silver. This was a very hard decision!
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I follow on google friend connect.
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I heart Dorota on etsy.
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I like Dorota on facebook.
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Favorite item is GOLDEN LEAF Lariat Necklace, Pearl, Swarovski Crystals, 14K Gold Filled.
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Entered into Julians Gourmet giveaway
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Entered into Able Mabel giveaway
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I love the Denim Blue Necklace-absolutely gorgeous!
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I like the Amethyst and Rose Quartz with Marcasite Butterfly Sterling Silver Necklace: http://www.etsy.com/listing/46534714/amethyst-and-rose-quartz-with-marcasite
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I like the Sundown Earrings
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I love the LAVENDER PEARL Earrings, Swarovski Purple Violet Crystals, Sterling Silver
ReplyDeleteOh it's so hard to choose, she has some truly beautiful pieces under $35 (so affordable!) but I especially loved the Autumn Pearl necklace ($29)
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I too love the enchanted summer neckace! There are so many beautiful pieces to choose from and her pictures are beautiful!
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I would put the gift certificate toward the MYSTIC FOREST Necklace.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great shop, there are so many beautiful pieces that I would love to own. I think the da VINCI Necklace is a great idea. That is a necklace that would go with all of my outfits. ambrerose(!at)aol.com
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Blue Fire Necklace.
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Very pretty! I like the SUMMER SKY Earrings, Aqua Blue Crystals, Sterling Silver.
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am totally enchanted with the
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I entered TJB inspired giveaway!
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I would get the Midnight Mist earrings.
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I like the PERFECT SUMMER Necklace, Blue Turquoise, Teal Crystals, Sterling Silver.
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ReplyDeleteI love the GOLDEN LEAF Lariat Necklace, Pearl, Swarovski Crystals, 14K Gold Filled, I don't usually like gold but it's so pretty!
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I would get the Perfect Summer necklace.
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I entered TJB Inspired giveaway!!
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE GREEN!! So my absolute fav is the MYSTIC FOREST Necklace, Olive Green Jade, Swarovski Crystals, Sterling Silver!!
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