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Kids Need to Read is pleased to present an attractive item that you will be eager to show off at every opportunity! Kids Need to Read’s 24th Charity Auction features River’s Necklace, an exquisite matching necklace and earrings set, handcrafted by jewelry-maker extraordinaire, Carissa Nichols. Carissa has named her creation for graceful, whimsical River Tam. River’s Necklace features a central, hollow, polymer clay bead, wire-wrapped, with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls and sterling silver beads. The chain and wire are sterling silver. The flowing earrings are formed from sterling silver chain, beads and findings with matching crystals and freshwater pearls. Together they make a dramatic set – sure to catch the eye! The retail value of this one-of-a-kind jewelry set is $100.00. This beautiful jewelry is unique and will not be available for sale elsewhere.
Bidding begins immediately and opens at $25.00. Bids will be accepted until Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10pm ET/ 9pm CT/ 7pm PT.
Place your bids now in the comments section of this blog. Bids must be placed here to be considered. The winner will be notified by PM and will have 5 days to donate the high bid directly to the Kids Need to Read website at http://kidsneedtoread.org (or you can click on “KIDSNEEDTOREAD.ORG HOME” at the top of this page. Click on “Donate Now”; then click on “Make a Donation”.). This lovely jewelry will be sent to you as soon as your donation is received.
Money raised in this auction will be used to buy books for under-funded libraries and schools through Kids Need to Read, the charitable organization founded by author PJ Haarsma and actor Nathan Fillion (http://kidsneedtoread.org).
