Earlier this year Michael and I celebrated our 10th anniversary together! So crazy, right? I wanted a new band to add to my wedding rings stack (which includes my original wedding band and a band Michael got me for our five year anniversary). For this anniversary, I picked something out myself and I customized this beautiful ring in black diamond and yellow gold from Gemvara. I recently remembered that diamond (including black diamond) is the 10th anniversary stone, so that totally worked out!
I love the new the mix of stones and metals in my stack. Lately I’ve just been wearing my wedding bands alone and leaving my engagement ring for the days I’m not doing any hard labor. :)
Gemvara was kind enough to reach out and offer up a $1,000 gift certificate this week! So exciting, right? I was invited to curate a whole collection for their site. Below are a few of my favorites, and you can view the rest of my picks HERE.
Gemvara is wonderful company made up of NYC-based jewelry artisans. Each piece is hand-crafted and made-to-order in less than two weeks. Every style is available in over 20 different natural gemstones and nine different precious metals. They totally guarantee your satisfaction with their beautiful pieces – everything can be returned (even engraved pieces!) for 101 days! They really do a great job of making the whole process simple – I was choosing between a few band styles for my new ring and they have a ton of photos of every piece from all different angles that helped me to narrow it down. It took a lot of the guesswork out of buying jewelry online.
To enter to win $1,000 credit to Gemvara:
1) Click HERE to sign up.
2) Browse around the site.
3) Leave a comment on this post with a piece on the Gemvara site that caught your eye (how will you ever choose!?!).
The giveaway ends on August 27. Good luck!
ALSO! Gemvara is giving LGN readers 15% off orders placed in the next 72 hours! Click here for the discount, no code needed!
This give away was sponsored by Gemvara. Thank you for supporting the companies that help keep LGN running! :)
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Love them all, but would put: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/princesscut-lotus-ring/princess-sapphire-14k-white-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/fn8ym on my lifetime wishlist.
anniversary band
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/key-to-love/18k-rose-gold-necklace/jbcq
I love love love rose gold.
I would love to win this because someone robbed me of my wedding ring.http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/empire-ring/14k-white-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/hr9s0
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rose-and-thorn-ring/round-peridot-14k-white-gold-ring/1n40q
This is a beautiful band!!
This is stunning! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/slim-pave-band/18k-rose-gold-ring-with-emerald/11r40
I love the slim band. It would go beautifully with my engagement ring
This ring is beautiful http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/emerald-cut-flora-ring-7mm-gem/emerald-cut-white-sapphire-14k-yellow-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/dlc2j
I would choose the rich and thin band. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich-and-thin-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/11srq
Gorgeous, love it all! Im partial to the bracelets especially!
Gorgeous, love it all! Im partial to the bracelets especially!
I think the halo earrings would be gorgeous with black onyx and diamonds…. Like this http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/halo-earrings/round-black-onyx-14k-white-gold-earrings-with-diamond/ykp56
A lovely giveaway! I'm a huge fan of the Searchlight Ring in Rose gold with the emerald stone – beautiful!
8/27 is my birthday! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/quintessence-ring/round-peridot-14k-rose-gold-ring-with-green-tourmaline–peridot/ykpwr
Everything is gorgeous but the Birds of a Feather ring calls to me. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/birds-of-a-feather-ring/round-aquamarine-sterling-silver-ring/2fzvz
Would love to be able to get this ring.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/3kz36
Happy Anniversary! I love so many pieces but this one caught my eye:
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/trace-leaf-earring/14k-rose-gold-earring-with-aquamarine/y4mz3
I'd love an anniversary band that incorporates my children's birthstones.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/seven-stone-deco-band-5mm-gems/emerald-cut-aquamarine-14k-white-gold-ring-with-london-blue-topaz-and-aquamarine/ykvw9
I'd love an anniversary band that incorporates my children's birthstones.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/seven-stone-deco-band-5mm-gems/emerald-cut-aquamarine-14k-white-gold-ring-with-london-blue-topaz-and-aquamarine/ykvw9
LOVE their jewelry… and love this design i created! would be so happy to have it.
https://www.gemvara.com/shopping-cart/secure-cart/view/
I love the Rosemary ring!
I like the flamenco ring. Its totally wild and fun!
The Naomi ring in red garnet is gorgeous….I think I might splurge on that! Oh…and I just saw it is on sale! Even better!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/naomi-ring/round-red-garnet-palladium-ring-with-white-sapphire/5w3nb
As I'm getting married in just a month, any of the BEAUTIFUL wedding bands would make me so happy! Gorgeous jewelry!
I like the Ariadne ring. Very pretty.
Happy Anniversary!
I'd do the Zoe band in my kiddo's birthstone. Thanks!
Fun giveaway! I would choose one of the following palladium/diamond bands: the Slim Nine-Gem Band, Simplicity Princess Matching Band, Flora Matching Band, or the Ivy Five Stone Band.
I love the Arya Ring! just gorgeous!
Love all their stuff and could spend hours on their site, but the rich and thin band would look good as a anniversary ring too.
Ohhhh I looooveeeee everything!!!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/roundcut-ara-ring-5mm-gem/round-rose-quartz-platinum-ring/yl8zd
So many wonderful choices! Either the pod eternity ring or the round-cut halo earrings!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-pod-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-blue-topaz/cpb
Love the gemstones by the yard bracelet and the Linear Bar bracelet. Both in gold with iolite would be dreamy!
you were right it was so hard to choose, but so much fun looking and dreaming. I really liked the pave by the yard cross bracelet.
Hi, I've been stalking your site for months but haven't commented 'til now. I want to steal your guest bathroom and take it home with me (with your side tables from the library — they'd fit in the bathtub, right?) :)
Anyway, here's my pick from Gemvara — I love the feather motif!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/birds-of-a-feather-ring/round-alexandrite-18k-rose-gold-ring/x7xyz
I LOVE your ring! I would love to get the Brianna Eternity band, it's amazing!!
I love all the choices, and that you can see your design right away.
The infinity loop is beautiful – I would do it in Peridot (16th anniversary stone). Hard to believe my husband and I have been married that long, but it's nothing compared to his parents' 50th coming up in a few months. :)
The two roads ring is really beautiful, as is the claddagh knot band… you're right about how hard the choice is!
that little ring bearer is my fave!