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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I love the Brilliant Infinity Twist band. Gorgeous!
I love the aquamarine pod band! Divine!
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Oooh I love the Quintessence ring with tourmaline! Lovely offer. thank you!
I love the stackable rings with yellow gold, blue topaz and sapphire and amethyst!
Snowflake Ring! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/snowflake-ring/round-rhodolite-garnet-14k-white-gold-ring-with-iolite-and-blue-topaz/xxr99
I really like the Ivy Seven Stone Round Cut Ring !!!!!!!!! TY
Wouldn't this be a lovely early birthday present! I'm loving the geometric band and the princess in the round ring. Maybe one of each?:)
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/sea-spray-band/14k-rose-gold-ring-with-emerald–diamond/kksr
sea spray in emerald and diamond with rose gold! would love to have to wear alone on days when my engagement ring needs a rest! (sorry if this is a duplicate?!)
So hard to pick, but I would go with the Heartbeat band, I would want it with diamonds, sapphire and emeralds to represent my kids. Maybe the smaller stones be the diamond, and alternate with the gemstones… ah yes, in an ideal world.
Yours look lovely.
I love the Rich and Thin Band with aquamarine!!
Love the simplicity and elegance of the linear bar necklace. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/linear-bar-necklace/14k-yellow-gold-necklace-with-diamond/yb45g
So i'll take one of everything :) But I'm loving these rings: the 5 stone band, Volga, Raquel, and the Brilliant Pod Band! But this is one of my favs http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-pod-band/sterling-silver-ring-with-black-diamond/c0fk
I would pick up the slim nine gem band in rose gold with black diamonds. And the money leftover? Some earrings, of course!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/slim-ninegem-band/14k-rose-gold-ring-with-black-diamond/1dbll
This is lovely. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/poseidon-band/platinum-ring/34py
Love this!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-pod-band/18k-rose-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/2j81c
Emerald cut Ara ring for me
the "zoe"band 14k w/diamonds.it would compliment my band. thank you for bringing this site to our attention.Beautiful things!
The "zoe" band,14k w/diamonds.Simply Lush!
The Heartbeat Band is lovely, delicate for wearing on it's own and perfect to add to a stack! I'd mix pink sapphires and diamonds for a little unexpected color.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/heartbeat-band/18k-yellow-gold-ring-with-pink-sapphire–diamond/1cwvn
Thank you!
Maybe I will have birthday luck on my side. Ha. Would love an additional band to go with my wedding ring.
I love so many of the pieces, but the Forget me Knot ring really caught my eye. So pretty and simple!
Would love this ring! Garnet is my birthstone.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/ivy-five-stone-round-cut-ring-7-5mm-gem/round-red-garnet-14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/xrfxw
Love the searchlight ring!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/searchlight-ring/round-london-blue-topaz-14k-rose-gold-ring/fhtnx
Love the apple wreath ring!!
Hoping to win since my husband "forgot" to add another band to my stack for 5-year! Wanting to mix it up a little with some god http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/18k-yellow-gold-ring-with-diamond/13f2b
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/pearcut-halo-earrings/pear-peridot-14k-rose-gold-earrings-with-diamond/wkzqd. Or the rich and thin band
I'm loving the initial necklaces!!! I've never seen them like this. Hope I win ONE!!!!
The Rich and Thin!! Classic and georgious!!!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/11srq
oh how lovely is this Raquel Band with Emeralds and Diamonds-it would perfectly match my engagement ring!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/sterling-silver-ring-with-white-sapphire–rock-crystal/9zw6k
I love simple, thin bands with a little sparkle!
Everything is beautiful, but this is my favorite.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-journey-pendant/14k-white-gold-necklace-with-sapphire-and-diamond/mkr2
Combines my birthstone & school colors :)
The Ivy Five-Stone Band is my favorite! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/ivy-five-stone-band-3-5mm-gems/round-white-sapphire-18k-white-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/ghhs1
I love the Wave Onyx Ring. What a great giveaway. Thank you!!
I love the Wave Onyx Ring. What a great giveaway. Thank you!!
I love the gemstones by the yard with rose quartz, so sweet.
I love the pod eternity ring. I'd choose blue sapphire, my wife's birthstone. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/pod-eternity-band/14k-yellow-gold-ring-with-sapphire/4qbt
gorgeous! i love the Laurel ring, it's so great how you can choose an accent stone and see it immediately on the site. finger's crossed!
The victorian band is amazing and I would love to replace my wedding band!!
Love the Pure Cushion Earrings in the London Blue Topaz!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/pure-cushion-earrings/checkerboard-cushion-pavilion-london-blue-topaz-14k-yellow-gold-earrings/3vshs
love your black diamond band.
this is my dream ring…
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/adele-ring/round-diamond-14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/ygyvh
The Oval-Cut Candace Ring is my DREAM engagement ring – hint hint, boyfriend ;)
the enchanting ring!
CUSHION-CUT CANDACE RING… even though its well beyond the $1000 gift card amount :P
CUSHION-CUT CANDACE RING… even though its well beyond the $1000 gift card amount :P
The double drop earrings are classic everyday! Love.
I love the Gemstones By The Yard 3-Stone Necklace — emerald center stone, diamonds as accents :)
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/gemstones-by-the-yard-3stone-necklace/round-emerald-14k-rose-gold-necklace-with-diamond/t9htp
(I subscribed to Gemvara as shanahertz at yahoo)
Love these! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/round-cut-halo-earrings-6mm-gems/round-aquamarine-14k-rose-gold-earrings-with-diamond/vnvys