SHESPEAKS Your Power to Influence

The first prize in our 2016 #12DaysofSheSpeaks giveaways will make you sparkle.

It's the Timeless Fine Jewelry My Story Collection long diamond bar pendant with customizable gemstone baguette accent.

Although it is valued between $1,030 and $1,200, depending which gemstone you select, this special piece of jewelry should not just live in the jewelry box, only to be brought out for the rare wedding.

According to Kseniya Gulko in Jewelry Trends, this year, luxury pendants should not be saved for special occasions. She says, "There is no need to live according to the rule 'This is too beautiful and expensive to put it on today'. Our life is an opportunity – an opportunity to be trendy here and now."

The lines are blurring between the formal and the casual, so make sure you pick something you love and show it off - all day long!

The Timeless Fine Jewelry My Story Collection is a perfect example of how home and work can easily mix. It was started by Timeless Fine Jewelry co-owner Jackie Cohen. She wanted something she could wear every day to honor her adopted daughter, Julia. So she designed a ring that would always remind her of how lucky she is to be a mom. That's when she realized that everyone has their own story to tell, and the My Story Collection was born. Read more about Jackie and Julia here.

Are you ready to win a new Timeless Fine Jewelry My Story Collection long bar diamond pendant? Enter below.

#12DaysofSheSpeaks, Day 1 Giveaway

For an additional way to enter, tell us in the comments below what story or person is important to you, that you would like to honor with a piece of jewelry.

Also, Don't forget that for every entry during the duration of this giveway, we are donating $1, up to $1,000 total, to V-Day, a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. You can find out more about the charity and our social good campaign here.

Don't forget to check back daily between now and December 16th, on weekdays, for more giveaways!

And now... here is your hint for Day #2: Brighten the day for you and a friend!

* One lucky participant will be chosen at random to receive a Timeless Fine Jewelry My Story Collection long diamond bar pendant, valued between at $1,030 and $1,200 Winner can choose one of the following gemstones: aquamarine, citrine, amethyst, emerald, garnet, moonstone, peridot, ruby, sapphire, topaz or tourmaline. Enter through December 18th. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join.

Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to our winner, SheSpeaks member SunshyneSD.