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 like the Victoria Band.
I couldn't give my husband anything but an old ring that wasn't even mine. So I'd love the chance to replace it.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/low-dome-comfort-fit-band-6mm/mens-18k-yellow-gold-ring/99vb7
Love the "Gemstones by the Yard" stacking band. I would pick emeralds on 14 kt gold and stack it with my my gold claddagh from Galway.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/round-cut-halo-pendant-7mm-gem/round-blue-topaz-platinum-necklace-with-diamond/vzhf3 THis one caught my eye. I love the topaz and it's my birthstone. So fabulous!
I love classic style to this braclet:) I would proudly like to win and own. onw..http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/love-disc-bracelet/sterling-silver-bracelet/r043r
Oh my gosh, the Rose and Thorns Sapphire ring is so beautiful! So going to show this to my boyfriend as a hint!
Neither my husband nor I are big fancy jewelry people and we've been saying for four years now we need wedding rings, but keep putting it off as nothing has caught our attention. In browsing this site I say so many rings that would be perfect for us – if I had to pick right now, it'd be this one for him – http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/mens-mobius-band/mens-sterling-silver-ring/1z5x9 – but I will probably change my mind a bunch of times!
The Grace ring is gorgeous!
All are just beautiful! The nine gem band is gorgeous! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/nine-gem-band-ring/14k-white-gold-ring-with-emerald-and-diamond/11bz7
My girlfriend would love the necklaces soo much.
lassic solitaire engagement rings to whimsical vintage-style pieces CORA RING. I love anything with my birthstone,the saphire
I love this ring here: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/ivy-threestone-roundcut-ring-6mm-gem/round-london-blue-topaz-sterling-silver-ring-with-diamond/xpbfv
Neat give-away!
love all the dainty rings. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/written-in-the-stars-ring/round-diamond-sterling-silver-ring-with-diamond/79lkv
I love the triple twist ring! It would be just the right kind of simple, to replace my wedding set (which I may be needing to sell; hard times have hit). http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/triple-twist-ring/round-white-sapphire-18k-white-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/flnpt
I was taken with the interlocking circles earrings. :-)
i love the ivy ring!
I created myself a favorite. :)
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/claddagh-ring/heart-peridot-14k-white-gold-ring-with-aquamarine–ruby/8sm48
So many lovely choices!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/abbey-brilliant-double-ring/round-emerald-14k-yellow-gold-ring-with-smoky-quartz–diamond/xyvvx
Love the black diamond bands!
oh my gosh, i would love a sapphire and diamond Rich & Thin Eternity Band!!!! To celebrate my 16 years of marriage and an eternity of happiness!
Soo mant choices…hard to pick just one! But loving the Brillant Pod Band in Rose Gold. Just lovely.
Link: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-pod-band/14k-rose-gold-ring-with-diamond/1400
I love the little flower pendants. So cute! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/abbey-double-necklace/round-yellow-sapphire-14k-yellow-gold-necklace/yk192
I would love the rich and thin band in 18k yellow gold with black diamonds. Like yours! It's my five year wedding anniversary in a week so, fingers crossed! (Posting under my husband's account!)
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/atlantis-eternity-band/14k-rose-gold-ring-with-sapphire/1z0g4
I damaged my engagement ring unknowingly. I need a new own and I am head over heels in love with this one.
Emerald Isle Ring – Emerald-Cut Amethyst 14K White Gold Ring with White Sapphire http://share.gemvara.com/t50f via @gemvara
I love the stackables! And the puppy is cute :)
I absolutely LOVE the Lotus set. Suits me perfectly since I LOVE flowers and this style is the most beautiful! *crosses fingers* Here's hoping!
Do Want!!! Must Have!!!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/lotus-ring/round-diamond-18k-rose-gold-ring-with-diamond/y1n9w
Here is one that caught my eye… out of the many!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/heartbeat-band/sterling-silver-ring-with-red-garnet–black-onyx/btw3x
I love this ring!! Beautiful. BRILLIANT ALHAMBRA BAND with the London Blue Topaz
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-alhambra-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/1r3jx
The Ivy collection is gorgeous! Simple yet classic.
The Ivy collection is gorgeous! Simple yet classy
The Brilliant Alhambra Brand is lovely! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-alhambra-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/1r3jx
I absolutely love this ring. LIANA RING WITH THREE GEMS with my dec birthstone! I want it! :)
Hi, this is a great give away. I chose the rich and thin band with ruby. Your band is lovely.
Love the eternity band!!
I absolutely love the Timeless Knot Ring. If I won, I would order that ring with a Ruby as the center stone. It even looks beautiful as an engagement ring, but I would just enjoy wearing it as an every day ring.
Pretty rings
I love the timeless Claddagh Ring with my birthstone, ruby. Its absolutely beautiful! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/claddagh-ring/heart-ruby-platinum-ring-with-diamond/g8kv
I would love to win this – so I could get my hands on the Abbey Drop Earrings!
the wish bone pendant is absolutely adorable!
I love the strand band! so simple but so elegant
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/strand-band/18k-rose-gold-ring/lt6l
I love this piece! So, so pretty! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/ivy-five-stone-band-3mm-gems/round-blue-topaz-sterling-silver-ring-with-aquamarine-and-emerald/yk2yj
I loved the Gemstones by the yard stud pink sapphire earrings. They were simple but yet elegant and the color was beautiful.
Thank you for bringing this site to my attention. I loved the Gemstones by the yard stud. The pink sapphire was beautiful and the earrings are simplicity with elegance.
I love the diamond rich and thin band. So pretty! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/30vj8
I fell in love with the Deneb Band with Amethyst and White Sapphire in a sterling band. My husband and I have been wearing plain gold bands from Wal~Mart for 22 years and are renewing our vows the coming Valentine's Day but as of now will be using the same plain gold bands. Winning this would be AWESOME! But win this or not, I'm already a winner because my husband is not just Awesome, HE'S AWESOME-SAUCE!!!
I ADORE THE AFFINITY RING!
I would love to have this: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/fourleaf-clover-gem-charm/sterling-silver-charm-with-diamond/bfbk5
I love the pave by the yard cross bracelet with black diamonds :D