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 rings are very nice!
I love the IVY THREE-STONE round cut ring.
The Pure Cushion Bezel Ring – http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/pure-cushion-bezel-ring/checkerboard-cushion-pavilion-black-onyx-sterling-silver-ring/3vtdg
I took a look at this. Now, I'm already a sucker for rings and pinks, so I'm not surprised the first thing I was drawn to was a tourmaline. I am however far too cheap for this stuff.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/gemstones-by-the-yard-stacking-ring-5mm-gem/round-pink-tourmaline-14k-white-gold-ring/wkxy7
Now this one screams "I love you". Dropping the hint to my beloved this second!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/melissa-ring/round-diamond-14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/420
Enjoyed poking around your blog! I did check out Gemvara and was surprised at how many pieces I would love to have! My first pick is the moon and stars necklace with alexandrite. I have loved alexandrite from the first time I saw it. The play of colors is all me.
There are a lot of really nice pieces. I think I really like this one though: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/loop-de-loop-ring/emerald-cut-rhodolite-garnet-sterling-silver-ring/q3w
This has just become my dream ring:http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-alhambra-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/1r3jx
I love the classic stackables, the aquarmarine is beautiful
Oh my gosh! I love all of their rings. I think I would like the Renaissance Band.
I would love the forget me knot ring
rose and thorn ring
I loved the grace ring. described it perfectly- so graceful!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/grace-ring/round-diamond-sterling-silver-ring-with-white-sapphire-and-rock-crystal/ykcmy
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/14k-yellow-gold-ring-with-black-diamond/11vzm
I love that black diamond with yellow gold stackable band… But great site, I might have to click around some more. Really cute stuff!
The initial necklaces are gorgeous!
Love the Men's Diamond Milgrain Crown Wedding Band.
Love the simplicity yet elegance of the Abbey Collection Brilliant Earrings. So Pretty!
I love the mix of citrine with black…would love to add a ring to my wedding stack too!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich-and-thin-band/18k-white-gold-ring-with-black-onyx-and-citrine/1txws
I would love to win any of these rings.
I love the "Abbey Collection". Such bright beautiful colors. Definitely a stand out piece.
I love the star flower pendant with my birthstone: peridot. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
I love the Double earring in Blue topaz They would make a nice gift
had to pick "zoe" – that's the name of my brand new granddaughter – here's the link – http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/zoe-band/14k-yellow-gold-ring-with-peridot–citrine/7g5xy
I love the Jupiter bangle.
Head over heels for the Emerald-Cut Flora Ring!
I love your infinity pave items too. They're a perfect new twist on something that seems to be everywhere. Yours are so much better. You make them special again!! ;)
I am in love with the crescent moon charm necklace. The fact that it does resemble the Sex In The City necklace makes me love it more.
I love so much from this site! It's all so beautiful… But the Boutonniere Ring in Sterling Silver with a Black Onyx stone really caught my eye. It's so dainty and beautiful.
The aquamarine Megan engagement ring!
The Link Bar necklace… I am in lust. Hard.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/linear-bar-necklace/14k-yellow-gold-necklace-with-white-sapphire/yb456
The heartbeat band is absolutely stunning.
I found so many pieces I would like to have but the Mothers Embrace is one I think I will have to buy
I love the Roxanne matching band in palladium, aquamarine and white sapphire. So dainty and beautiful!
Love the Ivy Princess Cut in aquamarine and maybe pair with the Ivy 5 stoned band….gorgeous and Love The Name of the Collection….You and Ivy
the abbey five station necklace…swoon!
Love the Linear Bar Stud Earrings in 14kt with diamonds!!! So cool!!!
Ahh! Love the Grace engagement ring–pretty, not too expensive, but still unique!
infinite love pendant.
I adore the Flowering Pearl Ring.
The Mara Ring is simple and yet so lovely! I have my eye on that gorgeous ring!
These knot and gem earrings would be perfect for drawing attention to my eyes! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/hercules-knot-earrings/round-green-tourmaline-18k-yellow-gold-earrings/q12hh
Beautiful band! I am really liking the princess solitaire stacking rings. There are so many ways to customize!
Beautiful band! I am really liking the princess solitaire stacking rings. There are so many ways to customize!
Beautiful band! I am really liking the princess solitaire stacking rings. There are so many ways to customize!
Beautiful band! I am really liking the princess solitaire stacking rings. There are so many ways to customize!
Beautiful band! I am really liking the princess solitaire stacking rings. There are so many ways to customize!
Beautiful band! I am really liking the princess solitaire stacking rings. There are so many ways to customize!
Beautiful band! I am really liking the princess solitaire stacking rings. There are so many ways to customize!
Beautiful band! I am really liking the princess solitaire stacking rings. There are so many ways to customize!
Absolutely LOVE the Moon and Star pendant!