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Growth. Passion. Love.

A new beginning, a new leaf so you can just be… you.

This necklace and the earrings represent the growth, passion, love and strength every single mother carries for herself and her children. See the photos of the necklaces on the necks my readers here in my New Leaf Necklace photo gallery. Once you get yours – take your picture and e-mail it to me at mssinglemama@gmail.com and I’ll add it to my photo collection.

Inspired by my readers and their input I worked with an Etsy designer to create this custom necklace. The larger leaf represents the mother – finding herself again, the open leaf is ready for a new beginning. The second smaller leaf represents her child or children. Single motherhood can seem like the most daunting and challenging experience a woman can face but if taken on with strength and acceptance of change only good things will come.

Know that you are not alone in your journey on both the dark and the light days because there will be hundreds of other single mothers wearing this same necklace.

Each necklace and the earrings are handcrafted by Tres Joli who sells her jewelry on Esty.com. To watch the original seed of this idea and the reason behind the necklace and earrings check out this video and then this video (in which I actually get a leaf tattoo).

New Leaf Necklace

The necklace chains are, on average, 17″-18″ in length. the leaves are tiny and sweet – one representing you and the other your child or children.

Cost: $28.00 + $3.25 Shipping & Handling

+ a FREE pair of earrings.

SOLD OUT

Silver New Leaf Necklace

The necklace chains are, on average, 17″-18″ in length. I think you can tell – this necklace is absolutely stunning. Quantities are limited.

Cost: $37.00 + $3.25 Shipping & Handling + FREE earrings

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1 mssinglemama July 20, 2009 at 11:33 am

I can’t edit the page because it will mess up my paypal code so here are a few tidbits about the necklace:

1. I do ship to Canada, but apparently I am not allowed to be sending jewelry there. If your necklace does not arrive I will refund your $$.

2. The chain on the necklace is made of brass. Be careful wearing it in hot weather with sun screen, you may end up with a ring around your neck. With that said, it’s a minor issue only a few of you have mentioned. The cool thing about the brass chain is that it wears in time and takes on a vintage, antique look.

3. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase I will give you a full refund but you will have to ship them back to me.

If you have any other questions please leave a comment.

2 Alessandra July 21, 2009 at 5:55 pm

Hello Ms. Single Mom.

This is a single mom from Brazil speaking.
Beautiful necklace, wonderful message.
I’d like to know if it’s shipped to Brazil.
Alessandra

3 Anne July 22, 2009 at 8:14 am

I love the necklace and earrings! Can’t wait to get my own set, just waiting on the silver!

4 KellyK July 24, 2009 at 8:05 am

Hi there! I was all set to order this and saw that it was going to be available in silver! Any updates on when?

5 mssinglemama July 24, 2009 at 5:48 pm

Anne and Kelly – should be available in silver by mid-August, if not sooner.

Alessandra – yes, I ship internationally. If you could just add a few dollars to your paypal purchase to help me cover the cost but if not, no big deal. International shipping costs aren’t that expensive anymore and I just want you all to have a necklace.

6 Allison July 30, 2009 at 12:42 pm

I’m also waiting on the silver. I’m SO excited!! I think that this is such a cool inspiration!

7 Sunny July 31, 2009 at 3:00 pm

Just bought the silver set.

I. Can’t. Wait! Whoo hoo!

8 kendl August 1, 2009 at 2:35 pm

I bought the silver one as soon as I saw the post about preordering. I cannot wait to get it. This necklace has come at a time when I really need it. So thank you.

9 Tishia Lee August 3, 2009 at 2:11 pm

OMG I’ve been dying for the silver necklace to be ready and now I just need to figure out a way to get the extra money to buy one! I’m drooling over here! It’s beautiful!!!! And of course I’d love the earrings to go along with it too.

10 Allison August 4, 2009 at 8:16 am

I’ve been trying to order the silver one since yesterday but the paypal account is giving me problems. It won’t allow me to fill in all of the info & then it keeps giving me errors. Any suggestions??

11 Kendl August 5, 2009 at 6:33 am

I am so excited to get mine so I was wondering if anyone knew when the silver one’s would ship?

12 mssinglemama August 5, 2009 at 7:04 am

SHIPPING UPDATE

Hi Kendl: I am shipping them out on August 13th. Sorry for the wait but I don’t even have them in my hands yet. I knew you were all so excited so I put them up. But they are on the way and will be here when I get back from vacation.

And to anyone who orders the brass new leaf necklace or set, I will be shipping those out on 8/13 as well. Sorry for the brief delay but a vacation is in order.

Allison – that is SO weird. Please call PayPal customer service. They are so helpful.

13 Allison August 5, 2009 at 11:21 am

SOLD! I am beyond excited!!

14 Julie August 7, 2009 at 11:34 am

I can’t wait for my silver necklace! Woohoo! Its a birthday present to myself! kinda
funny right after I got divorced, and regained that whole “i am secure in my singlehood” feeling I went and got a butterfly tattoo. Sorta symbolizing my freedom, with my kids initials hidden in the wings! Thanks Alaina! Have fun on your vacation!

15 Apples August 13, 2009 at 1:29 am

OHHHHH!!! SILVER!! I will be buying a set sooooon. The necklace I never take off is silver so although I really love the brass one I don’t see me wearing it as much as the silver.

AWESOME!

Will leave a review after I buy/get/wear it!

16 mssinglemama August 13, 2009 at 1:41 pm

P.S.

I have a few of the silver and brass necklaces in 18″ chains. If you want a longer chain leave a note for me in your PayPal purchase.

Thanks again for your support everyone!

17 kristen August 21, 2009 at 9:41 am

Got mine the other day. It is beautiful, but I am adding length to the chain. I wish you had mentioned earlier that there were 18″ chains available…

18 mssinglemama August 22, 2009 at 11:22 am

I’m sorry Kristen… I didn’t realize until just a few days ago that the necklace provider had included XL chains. I have corrected the page above, although I only have a few left. If you would like I’d be happy to exchange your necklace for you.

19 kristen August 23, 2009 at 7:54 pm: no need. i’m getting it back from the jeweler tomorrow with a longer chain. thanks for the offer though.

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20 Your Health Zone August 31, 2009 at 12:35 pm

I just ordered the bronze necklace. I don’t have a child but to me the necklace still represents turning over a new leaf. I also enjoy reading your blog!

21 Angela September 15, 2009 at 1:24 pm

Are the silver all gone???

22 Amy September 18, 2009 at 11:01 am

Hi,

Do you ship to the UK? I also want the necklace with the longer chain. Can you let me know if you still have any available and how much shipping is to England?

Thanks!

23 mssinglemama September 18, 2009 at 11:40 am: Hi Amy:

Yes, I do ship to the UK. I only have 3 silver necklaces available at the moment, but I have plenty of the brass. They are all actually 17″-18″ in this batch… so you should be fine on length.

If you order and I am out of the silver, you will be placed on a short waiting list. The next batch should be here in a few weeks.

Thank you!!

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24 Kourtney October 25, 2009 at 2:32 am

I love, love, love the necklace & inspiration behind the design, way to go girl!! Q: I noticed on the necklace pics they look very different. I love the larger, chunky chain with the bigger circle piece, not so much the dainty one. What is the difference in price, etc.? Pls let me know how many are avail in the larger, chunkier style, I have a couple of girlfriends in mind…!

xoxo

25 Jennifer January 27, 2010 at 10:38 am