PRODUCT REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Tarma Jewelry (Running Gal)

Tarma Designs and manufactures a variety of unique, hand-crafted, earth-friendly and fair trade jewelry that celebrates the spirit of life and a love of the outdoors. From our Active line of sustainable, recycled 316L stainless steel jewelry to our fairly traded, hand-made Artisan collection, there are many styles including pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, wristbands, and bottle openers to choose from.

Tarma's Active Line for women and men includes jewelry for: climbing, hiking, kayaking, running, mountain biking, cycling, yoga, surfing, snow boarding, and skiing.

LIGHTWEIGHT
I really do not wear jewelry when I run.  The only things I wear around my neck and arms are my RoadID, Garmin Forerunner 305 and my Livestrong wristband.  Before the runner gal necklace was sent to me by Tarma Jewelry to review,  I already knew that I would not be wearing it while out running.  Frankly, I do not need the extra weight.

When I opened the package, I was amazed at how lightweight the pendant was.  Guess it was wrong of me to assume that the pendant would be heavy and would annoyingly (or painfully) bounce on my neck.  I actually wore it during my 15 mile run and hardly felt it was there!

my running gal necklace with sage colored cord

EARTH-FRIENDLY
I am for all things earth-friendly or green. And Tarma is Earth-Friendly Jewlery from the product itself,  down to the packaging and shipping materials used. 

Stainless Steel a "green metal"

Tarma's 316L stainless has a +60% post-consumer recycled content and ability to be worked in many different finishes. It can be cut or cast and made in many finishes, including brushed and sand blasted. It will never tarnish,  is very lightweight and strong. It's a great substitute for gold and silver.

Vacuum Plated Finishes

New for 2008 are vacuum plated finishes in faux gold. Environmentally friendly vacuum plating doesn't use liquids like electro-plating or anodizing processes, which leave toxic liquid waste that has to be disposed.

RePly™ Recycled Polyester Cord

For all cord products, Tarma has moved entirely to a recycled yarn from RePly made from PET water bottles and industrial polyester scrap.

Recycled Chipboard Packaging

All of Tarma's packaging is made from a minimum of 90% post consumer recycled and unbleached paper pulp. Even the cord used for the hanger is made from RePly polyester.

Shipping Containers

The last step in maximizing use of recycled materials and environmentally responsible practices comes in our shipping containers. For envelopes and boxes, we use unbleached mailers and corrugated cardboard with a minimum of 60% post consumer content paper.

DESIGN & DURABILITY
Tarma offers a plethora of designs and styles to choose from.  They have designs for each type of fitness activity: running, cycling, yoga, hiking, and more.

Their jewelry is very durable and colors won't fade or tarnish even when it is submerged in water or exposed to other elements. That said, every runner, kayaker, cylist or hiker can still wear some bling while pursuing her (or his) favorite activity.

More designs at their site

Christmas is fast approaching and these beauties would definitely make a great present for fitness enthusiasts --- Female OR male!  Yes, they carry manly adornments as well!

Or... why not gift yourself with one? or two! 

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GIVEAWAY

And it's time for the Tarma Jewelry Giveaway!  One lucky reader will win a Running Gal Necklace (see pic below)! If you're a male reader, you can still join.  Like I said, this will make a nice gift for your wife, girl-friend, daughter, sister or any female runner you know.

Unfortunately, this giveaway is for U.S. and Canada residents only.  If you live abroad and want to have this shipped to a U.S. address of a relative, then you are welcome to participate.

I will announce the winner this coming Sunday, October 31.

Please remember to leave a SEPARATE comment for each of the things below.  1 comment = 1 entry.  I suggest you do everything specified below to increase your chances of winning.  If you do all 9, that's 9 entries!

Mandatory:

1.  Must be a FOLLOWER of my blog. I'm doing this because it's my way of thanking you for being one! =) Click the Follow button located at my right sidebar. And let me know that you are following already by posting a comment here like, "I am a follower" .  I am always happy to see new people following. = 1 entry

 2.  Visit the Tarma Jewelry Website and tell me your favorite piece of jewelry there that you'd want to gift to another person. Let me know who you'd like to give it to and just briefly explain why you think he or she will like it. = 1 entry

Extra Credit

3.  Add my site to your blogroll = 1 entry
4.  Follow me on Twitter (@HotlegsRunner) and leave a comment that you already do. = 1 entry
5.  Like the Hotlegs Runner on FACEBOOK and leave a comment that you already do. = 1 entry
6.  Like Tarma Jewelry on FACEBOOK and leave a comment that lets me know you already do. = 1 entry
7.  Post this giveaway on your blog, Twitter and/or Facebook.  Let me know when you've spread the word. Leave a comment for each. = 3 entries

Good luck!

Disclaimer:  I did not pay for the Tarma Jewelry.  It was sent to me and in exchange, I post an honest review of it.  I was not compensated nor was I encouraged by the manufacturer to post a positive review.  This review is based solely on my experience with this product.


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