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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the elegant pave in rose gold and diamond! gorgeous!!!!!
Oh man! I am dreaming in 18K Gold. :-D
You're right Jenny…How do I choose: I am stuck between The Round-Cut Wrap Ring with London Blue Topaz and Diamond and the Brilliant Lotus Ring with Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds.
I will be over the moon with the Round-Cut wrap ring. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/roundcut-wrap-ring/round-london-blue-topaz-18k-rose-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/yh50c
Thanks for sharing Gemvara with us.
I would love to win this. My favorite is the Rich and Thin band. But you're right it's not easy to choose.
I love the Princess in the Round band!
I love all of your stackables! I would do the same and mix my platinum bands with some yellow gold. They're all gorgeous!
Oh my goodness, the "Oval Fire Opal necklace", that orange color is awsome.
Love all of these rings. I will def be sharing with my hubby. :)
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/slim-pave-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-black-onyx–diamond/yh66g
I love the linear bar bracelet!
Such lovely options! I would love to get a ring for my right hand but can't decide! I think a thin band of diamonds is just perfect, or maybe the Zoe band?
Love the 7-gem stone band and all the infinity rings!
I would love the ella ring to stack; not sure of the gemstone yet!
Love the Perseid's Sky Bracelet! and that you can customize everything!
Love the Perseid's Sky Bracelet! and that you can customize everything!
It was hard to choose, but this piece is my absolute favorite!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/infinity-twist-pendant/sterling-silver-necklace-with-diamond/s2jhn
My boyfriend and I are looking for a non-traditional twist on an engagement ring. I love the idea of an eternity band as it would fit my active lifestyle!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/refined-eternity-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/2s9
This one looks great.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/ivy-fivestone-band-3mm-gems/round-diamond-platinum-ring-with-diamond/gr0s2
This was a tough decision, but I would choose the Brilliant BRILLIANT OVAL SIGNET RING in YG with diamonds! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-oval-signet-ring/14k-yellow-gold-ring-with-diamond/qx7x4
I can see myself wearing it now!
Thanks for the giveaway!
This was a tough choice, but I would pick the Brilliant Oval Signet Ring in YG with diamonds! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-oval-signet-ring/14k-yellow-gold-ring-with-diamond/qx7x4
I can see myself wearing it now!
Thanks for the giveaway!
This is amazing…I love most everything, but the Pure Cushion bezel Pendant necklace in Citrine is GORG!!! Lovely jewelry I would love to win!
Really hard to choose! Love them all and definitely in love with the ability to change the stones and metals…Love the Pear essential earrings
Love the odetta band http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/odetta-ring/marquise-green-amethyst-14k-white-gold-ring/b5xpm
The heartbeat ring is perfect for stacking w/ engagement ring and wedding bang. Love these colors.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/heartbeat-band/18k-yellow-gold-ring-with-green-tourmaline-and-diamond/1cwvs
would love love love this gorgeous citrine cocktail ring!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/pure-cushion-ring/checkerboard-cushion-pavilion-citrine-14k-yellow-gold-ring/3vtgs
The Forget Me Knot ring is adorable http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/forget-me-knot-ring/18k-rose-gold-ring/1rqzc
I'm really liking rose gold lately!
Brianna band! Love the simplicity and it would match perfectly with my wedding band/engagement ring stack. Great giveaway!!!
So much to choose from, but I loved the circle diamond necklace and the linear diamond necklace. Stunning options to choose from.
I love the jordan matching band and the desert band!
I love the idea of a Gemstone Engagement ring – the Isabella ring is timeless and gorgeous.
I would choose the Laurel ring in rose gold with rubies – beautiful stuff! Thanks for sharing.
The pave petite hoop earrings are calling my name!
Gemvara is amazing! I love the Trace Medium Marquise Earrings customized with 14k yellow gold and light aquamarines (my birthstone)! They will match any evening dress!
Definitely. This. One.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/princess-in-the-round-ring/platinum-ring-with-emerald–london-blue-topaz/fvbj6
Love!
Gorgeous! So gorgeous, I think I'd copy your choice and get this:
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/14k-rose-gold-ring-with-black-diamond–black-onyx/1dlwp
: )
linear bar bracelet is the best
I am all sorts of obsessed with the Zoe Band. Rose gold and black onyx? Yes please!
Rose and Thorn ring:
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rose-and-thorn-ring/round-rock-crystal-14k-rose-gold-ring/1n417
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I'd love to win and have something for myself that otherwise I'd never buy. I like the Tatiana Ring.
I would have to choose the Victoria band.
You're getting quite a "stash" going. Your rings are lovely.
Love the Christina ring. And the rich and thin band.
The Pave charm in 18k white gold is lovely!
Love this!! 2 of them, above and below my anniversary ring. Beautiful stack by the way! :)
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/18k-yellow-gold-ring-with-diamond/13f2b
Love this!! 2 of them, above and below my anniversary ring. Beautiful stack by the way! :)
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/18k-yellow-gold-ring-with-diamond/13f2b
The Written in the Stars ring is lovely!
love the ivy diamond ring
You are right — so hard to pick one! …but SO much fun to try! My 10th anniversary is coming up also so I thought I'd like an all diamond eternity band. However, my dad also passed away earlier this year, and so I added his birthstone to the mix — and I love it! Here's the link: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich-and-thin-band/18k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond-and-green-tourmaline/4j0dt.
BTW the site was pretty amazing with how they came up with appropriate alternate choices. My second pick would be the solitaire necklace in rose gold with the green tourmaline.
THANKS so much for the chance to win a certificate!
I'm loving the Princess in the round ring, so cute! Rose gold and blue topaz is my fav!
Wow what a fantastic contest!. Love your set of rings. I have set passed and added to though the generations. I've already added my own so I'd go for the Jupiter Bangle but switching all stones to be white. Fingers crossed!
What an incredibly generous giveaway!
I would choose the Gemsotones by the Yard bezel set stud earrings. 2 pairs: 1 for me and a matching pair for my sister.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/gemstones-by-the-yard-stud-earrings-5mm-gems/round-white-sapphire-14k-white-gold-earrings/vt3j5
How did I not hear of this company before? They have London Topaz in so many styles. Ugh, I am going to miss the discount code as I can't buy anything until the fireplace is finished. Why did I make that promise? Dumb move by me.
The Apex Ring is at the top of my list but that may change as I scour the site.