August 22, 2012

Contrary Jewelry Giveaway: Vintage Gun Pocket Knife Necklace


***Update: This giveaway has ended, find the lucky winner at the bottom of the post. Stay tuned for future giveaways right here at 17 Apart! *** 

Just cause we love ya, we're giving away one of these awesome vintage gun pocket knife necklaces from my jewelry line to a lucky reader!

A few months back, I came across a vintage dead-stock collection of these little gun shaped pocket knives with brightly colored Bakelite handles and knowing they'd be amazing re-purposed into necklaces, I scooped up the entire lot of them. Since then, they've been disappearing like hotcakes from my jewelry shop to people all over the world — so we thought it would be fun to give one away here on the blog.

Because they've been so popular, the full line of colors pictured above isn't available, but whoever the lucky winner is in the end will get to choose from any remaining colors they like.


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Now down to business:
To enter, simply visit Contrary Jewelry and come back to leave a comment on this post, letting us know your favorite color of the necklaces in the photo above.

Each of the following will earn you an additional entry:
  • Any one or combination of the following: "Like" 17 Apart on Facebook, follow 17 Apart on Twitter, follow 17 Apart on Google+ and sign up for our mailing list by clicking the envelope button in our sidebar — then leave 4 separate comments on this post for each letting us know you've done so.
  • Follow this blog by clicking the RSS button in our sidebar, then leave a comment letting us know you've done so.
  • Share this post by clicking the Facebook Like button at the top of the post and leave a new comment on this post letting us know you've done so.
  • Tweet about the giveaway including the following: "@17Apart is giving away one of these vintage pocket knife necklaces: http://tinyurl.com/ccuk7rt" along with anything else you'd like to include - then leave a new comment on this post letting us know you've done so.
The giveaway will end Saturday, September 1, 2011 at 11:59 PM ET; the winner will be auto-generated using Random.org and updated in this post shortly thereafter. Be sure to come visit to find out the winner and good luck!

***Update: This giveaway has ended, the lucky winner is commenter #61 (Megan). Thanks to all that participated and stay tuned for future giveaways right here at 17 Apart! ***   

245 comments

  1. Oh I'd love the light blue vintage pocket knife necklace. And also after visiting your shop, I'm going to convince the husband to get me the monocle necklace for our anniversary!
    (Also, I'm a follower, my husband sent me your blog when we moved in to our older house (also in Richmond - but on the northside!) such great ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. I love the octopus necklace. Octopi are amazing!

    If I had to choose the colour of gun/pocket knife, I would go with white; then it would match any ensemble I choose to wear.

    (I already follow you on my google reader)

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  3. My favourite colour would be either the yellow handle (or maybe the orange handle) although the antique key necklaces are pretty cool too!

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  4. I already follow "17 Apart" on facebook

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  5. I receive "17 Apart" through Google Reader (and then click through to read the full post)

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  6. The darker red one is my fave. My daughter would DIE for one of these! I'd love to win one and give it to her for Christmas!

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  7. Your stuff is all fantastic! I'm drawn to the emerald green.
    Thanks for the chance!

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  8. Oooh, this is fun! Okay so I checked them out, as well as all your other little awesomenesses (yes just made that up) and I have to say I think my favorite color is the teal-ish one.

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  9. I followed you on twitter @christiecottage

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  10. I tweeted this:


    "@17Apart is giving away one of these vintage pocket knife necklaces: http://tinyurl.com/ccuk7rt" @christiecottage wants to win

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  11. LOVE them all, my favorite is the yellow!

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  12. These are amazing. Thanks for the giveaway; it must be difficult for you to part with any of these little gems. I think my favorite is the emerald green.

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  13. I just followed you on google+.

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  14. I also followed you by RSS feed. I'm pretty sure I was already doing that, but I did it again just in case. :)

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  15. I like http://www.etsy.com/listing/30803298/brass-octopus-necklace-squid-tentacles

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  16. My favourite colour would be either the yellow :)

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  23. I like the green one!
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  24. Tweeted https://twitter.com/lguilbo/status/238350420425179136
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  25. I like 17apart on fb
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  26. I follow on google+
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  27. The Etsy store is adorable, I may need more than just this awesome gun, my fave is the white one!

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  28. I follow by RSS google reader
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  29. I don't see my first comment, so in case it got lost, I like the green one!
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  30. I would love to win the red one for my sister Hannah! Thank you!

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  31. I follow you on Twitter. @asoftheday

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  32. i like the dark blue.
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  33. I am going to have to go with red
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    Thanks so much!

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  34. Like 17 apart on facebook via Heather Paulding
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  35. i like the one with the blue handle!

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  37. I am following your RSS feeds via Heather Paulding
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  38. I added 17 apart to my google + circle via Heather Paulding
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  40. I'm following you on twitter! (@iterary)

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  41. I have subscribed to your e-mails via hef117@gmail.com

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  42. I like the royal blue one becaue it sets off the gold and silver.

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  43. I love the red and the turquoise handle
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  44. I like 17 apart on FB.
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  45. I follow 17 apart on twitter
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  47. I am following your blog. I found it while searching for growing celery after reading fleur cottage and saw how it was sort of done. Glad I found your blog - How neat, I have one in a bowl now, hope mine does o.k.
    I love all of the little gun necklaces. I would take any color.

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  48. Liked you on FB as Jasanna!

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  49. Following on twitter as MunchTalks!

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  50. following on Google+ as Jasanna

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  52. Yee haw! Very cool neclaces and one-of-a-kind jewelry Contrary has to offer! Decent prices, too...I'll keep you in mind for my soon to be starting holiday shopping. ;) I think all of the gun neclace colors are cool; I like the blues. Came across your blog a little while back and thorougly enjoy it! I like you guys, and following what you've got going on.
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  53. I facebook 'liked' this post for you.

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  54. I visited Contrary Jewelry and the baby blue is my fave but I think the white would go with most outfits

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  55. Turquoise

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  56. I tweeted about your giveaway
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  57. I really like the the blue one

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  58. I follow you on on twitter as magspie0

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  59. I really like the white one! Hope I win...thank you for the chance.

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  60. I love the turquoise handle one.
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  61. My favorite color is the red one!

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  67. Shared post on FB as Amanda Durst.

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  68. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/secdoover/status/238502812865142784

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  69. I'd love the light blue one ! Your stuff is amazing !

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  70. Also liked you on Facebook !

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  71. I love the emerald green one!!

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  72. Th red one is my fave!!

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  73. i like the yellow one
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  76. follow 17 Apart on Google+ and signed up for mailing list ihearttoxie@gmail.com

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  77. I like the dark red one. Thanks for the chance.

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  78. These necklaces are soo cool. I love the turquoise one :)

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  79. I like 17 Apart on Facebook - io sophia.

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  80. I follow 17 Apart on Twitter - @daer0n.

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  81. I follow 17 Apart on Google+ .

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  82. Subscribe via email and RSS through google reader.

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  83. I liked this post on fb.

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  84. I tweeted:
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  85. I like the light blue!
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  86. I tweeted
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  87. I like the red one
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  88. I like you on facebook as Karen Zheng
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  89. These are so cute, I love the orange one!

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  90. I love the emerald green in the vintage pocket gun necklace! They are so cute!
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  91. "Like" 17 Apart on Facebook as Diana Z
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  96. Tweeted:
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    I would love to win this for my b-day!!
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  97. Love your Etsy shop! Some of your pieces bring back a time long gone...memories!! =) Oh, and I like ALL of the colors!

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  98. Do you have the complete collection of Vintage Necklace? You can find it all here!

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  99. I like the red necklace!

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  100. Liked 17 Apart on facebook, username is Mary Lizzie

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  102. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/MaryEli55283510/status/239056109313335296

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  103. I love the one with the Turquoise Bakelite Handle.
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  104. I love the Turquoise one.

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  105. I "Like" 17 Apart on Facebook : Caroline F**ic

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  109. I tweeted : https://twitter.com/LyricFG/status/239186530466418688

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  110. I love the emerald green necklace! super cute pocket knife necklaces. x

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  111. I liked your page on facebook! Carizza Tabobo

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  112. shared the post on facebook!
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  113. Definitely the white or teal blue. They're both gorgeous.

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  114. I like the Blue Bakelite Handle knife
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  115. These are amazing. I like the green one!

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  118. Green. I wonder which daughter of mine would get the prize?

    Hope to win!

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  119. I like the darker red.

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  120. I like the Dark blue.

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  124. I follow on Google+
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  125. The Yellow Pocket Knife is very stylish.

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  126. the silver one is my favorite. :)

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  127. I also clicked the "like" button. :)

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  128. My favorite color is most definitely the dark red!

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  129. I love and hearted Gun Pocket Knife Necklace with Emerald Green Bakelite Handle (oksana2372 on Etsy)

    Thank you for the chance!

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  135. Shared on FB!

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  137. Favorite color: Turquoise
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  138. Emerald Green!

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  139. My favorite is the turquoise color handle.

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  140. I love the red!!

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  141. I love the dark blue necklace and would love to wear and own something as unique and original as this :D!

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  142. My fave is the Gun Pocket Knife Necklace Brass Pistol with Yellow Bakelite Handle from those aboce!

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  144. Hollyyyyy Cow, I know its a long shot for me to even win this but i want this BAD!!
    i like the light blue or proabably the white one!! This is the most unique and creative thing ive seen in awhile, def would be my fav piece of jewelry!
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  145. I follow 17 Apart on Twitter. @aiclnit4

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  146. I signed up for your mailing list

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  147. I clicked the facebook like button

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  148. I tweeted https://twitter.com/aiclnit4/status/240549261580828672

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  149. I like the purple.
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  150. the emerald green is stunning
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  151. the light blue is cool
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  155. I am a sea lover so I would love to get the Mermaid Pocket Knife Necklace, it's so beautiful! ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)

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  156. My favorite is the red
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  160. Would love to have the mermaid pocket knife and win that white vintage gun...

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  161. Love the white! Thanks for the entry.

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  162. These are so cool! I would love the Red Bakelite Handle. The vintage Eiffel Tower is also awesome. Thanks for the awesome giveaway :)

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  163. I like 17 Apart on Facebook
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  164. Very cool! I love the turquoise! Thank you for the chance to win!
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  165. Wow, they really are going fast! Lucky the red ones are still left...

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  166. LOVE the Orange :)

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  167. I love the darker Blue one
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  168. Like you on fb
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