Here at the Jewelry Revelations jewelry blog, we love Elephant Heart. Elyse Graham, the designer behind this line, was kind enough to allow me to bring you background information on her and Elephant Heart jewelry. Enjoy!

JR: How did you come up with the name Elephant Heart?

EG: My family and I share a love for a very special type of plum—the Elephant Heart plum—which is only in season for a couple weeks out of  the year.  After years of frustration at missing the plums when they’re in the market, my family decided to plant an Elephant Heart  plum tree in our garden, only to discover that squirrels are also terribly fond of this particular fruit.

I was thinking about changing the name of my jewelry business from Elyse Jeanne to something that would better encompass the community work I was also interested in.  As I was walking through the garden, I noticed that our plum tree had fruit on it for the first time in years.  As I picked a piece, I was struck by the sweetness and beauty of the red center of the plum and knew I had found my name!  The plum as a whole is delicious, but its true beauty comes from its big sweet heart —it is this sweetness and beauty that inspires Elephant Heart Jewelry.

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The Jewelry Revelations jewelry blog wanted to tell you that People Style Watch is having an exclusive deal on the beautiful Elephant Heart Jewelry line.  Click here for more information on the 20% discount that’s extended on the entire Elephant Heart website.

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Tonight is your last chance to win the  Rock Candy Chalcedony Earrings by Elephant Heart. Submit your entry here!

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Along with the giveaway, Elephant Heart is having an End of Summer Sale that started on Wednesday, October 21st. The Aussie Gold Necklace that was worn by Tyra Banks in Hannah Montana: The Movie is now 50% off. Buy it now for $160!

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Back in April, I had written about Elephant Heart’s Aussie Gold Necklace being featured in Hannah Montana: The Movie. Today I’m excited to tell you that designer Elyse Jeanne Graham of Elephant Heart is offering these lively Rock Candy Chalcedony Earrings valued at $98 to one lucky Jewelry Revelations reader.

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