Even before I spotted her delicately delicious Tiny Anchor Necklace, Amanda of Amanda Deer Jewelry and Design had me at “Handmade in Austin, TX y’all”! Being a southern girl, I couldn’t resist this endearing bit of southern twang, even though we all know Texas ain’t The South, it’s just Texas. But I digress.
As soon as I laid eyes on the Tiny Anchor Necklace, I was suddenly to elated to have serendipitously discovered the Amanda Deer Etsy shop. All those charming little charms! The daintiness! The sweetness! So…not me. But still. Something about her designs resonated with me, so when Amanda offered to send me a piece for review, I jumped at the chance.
Amanda Deer Tiny Anchor Necklace
($19, Etsy)
Vahni & Her Amanda Deer Tiny Anchor Necklace
I was so excited the day my package from Amanda Deer arrived. I tore open the envelope and was delighted to see a little blue box and a personally written message from Amanda. It was all I could do to not tear off the ribbon immediately—but duty called—that meant shooting photos before playing dress up.
Eventually I unwrapped the package and nearly squealed with delight when I saw the sweet, sweet, sweet little anchor twinkling in its box. I easily put it on, thanks to a generously-sized lobster claw clasp. The anchor charm was suspended on a 17-inch chain—the absolute perfect length. Longer or shorter would have been the wrong proportion for such a small charm.
Over the next few weeks I wore the necklace on its own, and most recently, have layered it with other necklaces—my new favorite summer look. It would also look amazing with other Amanda Deer pieces, but at this writing I only have my anchor, so I added some pieces from my collection. Check out my blog post, Jumpin’ Jumpin’ to see it paired with other necklaces.
Bottom Line
I. Love. This. Necklace! It is such a breath of fresh air, so different from what I usually wear. It may be diminutive, but I every time I saw it on me in the mirror, it made me smile. Be sure to read my interview with Amanda to learn more about the woman behind Amanda Deer Jewelry and Design.
PROS:
- Excellent quality. Gold plating is even and lustrous.
- The price. Seriously, $19? Can’t beat that.
- Delicate but hearty. The chain is fine but not fragile, and it’s easy to put on.
CONS:
- Chain might tangle if not stored properly.
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