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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It is hard to choose which one was my favorite because there was several that caught my eyes. But the Atlantis Eternity Ring with the blue stones and swirling waves is at the top of the list.
Would love almost anything handcrafted, and especially this bangle that's timeless and chic. Made to go with anything and everything :)http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/jupiter-bangle/14k-rose-gold-bracelet-with-white-sapphire/l8rqq
Would love almost anything handcrafted, and especially this bangle that's timeless and chic. Made to go with anything and everything :)http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/jupiter-bangle/14k-rose-gold-bracelet-with-white-sapphire/l8rqq
I want a ring.
Happy anniversary!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/princess-cut-lotus-ring/princess-iolite-palladium-ring-with-diamond/hck77
Here is my favorite! I have been searching for a unique engagement ring for at least a year, and thus far, this is still my favorite. :)
Man, the round cut halo earrings in Emerald are what I want to wear everyday.
My husband took his wedding band off to play in a film… Now he can't get it back on. I can't get mine off. lol.. so I would like to get him a new band. and if I could find something for myself that would me nice. We just celebrated our 16th anniversary.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rounded-edge-comfort-fit-band-5-6-mm/mens-14k-white-gold-ring/q5bl
Rounded Edge Comfort Fit Band (5.6 mm)
I adore the Blue Topaz earrings – they are so beautiful!!!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/gemstones-by-the-yard-stud-earrings-6mm-gems/round-blue-topaz-14k-yellow-gold-earrings/vt3jp
This is a beautiful piece, simple and elegant. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/abbey-mixed-double-necklace/round-tanzanite-14k-white-gold-necklace-with-diamond/vqhr5
I adore the Blue Topaz earrings – they are so beautiful!!!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/gemstones-by-the-yard-stud-earrings-6mm-gems/round-blue-topaz-14k-yellow-gold-earrings/vt3jp
I love the infinity band!!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-infinity-twist-band-3-loops/18k-white-gold-ring-with-amethyst-and-emerald/kpq4t
The brilliant infinity twist with my daughters' birthstones would be a PERFECT right hand ring!
ATLANTIS ETERNITY BAND
This one is gorgeous! Would love to win this one!
The piece that stood out to me the most was the Infinity Heart Pendant: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/infinity-heart-pendant/14k-rose-gold-necklace/fx0lg. First of all, the color is absolutely gorgeous – who doesn't love rose gold? And the infinity design is so subtle yet so beautiful that it is the perfect everyday piece!
The Lillian Pendant is absolutely stunning!
Oh great gravy the LOTUS PENDANT is absolutely beautiful!!
I love all of it!
The gem wire earrings.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/gem-wire-earrings/sterling-silver-earrings-with-diamond/hhlm
I love how you can style your own rings on the gemvara site! Wish this ring could be mine: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/wrap-pave-twist-ring/14k-yellow-gold-ring-with-black-diamond–green-tourmaline/ykhc3
I would certainly love to win this one for my mother. I owe her a beautiful farewell gift.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/triple-twist-ring/round-emerald-14k-rose-gold-ring-with-emerald/ykhcr
This lotus ring is pretty amazing.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-lotus-ring/round-white-sapphire-14k-white-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/bh7w2
Amazing giveaway! All the pieces are gorgeous, but I keep coming back to the Emerald-Cut Lara Ring in white gold with an emerald center stone. Simple, timeless, and beautiful. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/emerald-cut-lara-ring-8mm-gem/emerald-cut-emerald-14k-white-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/jhc23
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/grace-ring/round-white-sapphire-14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond-and-white-sapphire/xcc05
It's just so classic and beautiful. Love it.
When we were married, we were only able to afford small rings and a court house wedding. We have been married almost 15 years now and it has been a great journey. I would love to purchase this ring because it is extremely beautiful but also simple. Not overwhelming. http://www.gemvara.com/View-Wish-List/wishlist/view/
Everything's lovely, I've never had a ring in my life because I'm having hard time finding a simple gorgeous elegant looking ring, u did great on doing all this cute stuff, I love all of them and the rings are just so attractive at all… Would be happy to experience winning someday, they're all interesting.
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I love the Katarina Ring with the peridot stone! Gorgeous! :)
I love this website. Beautiful things to wish for… If I had my choice of winning one I would love the ENRAPTURE RING with the Topaz Stone. That is my mothers birthstone and I would love to have it for her.
Love the thin stackable bands!
I love the infinite love ring http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/infinite-love-ring/sterling-silver-ring-with-aquamarine/16kr It is gorgeous!
The designs are so exotic! Love them all. My favorite would be –
Atlantis Eternity Band. I'm already married but would love that as my anniversary gift anytime!
Link here –
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/atlantis-eternity-band/18k-white-gold-ring-with-london-blue-topaz/bf14f
I would love to have an engagement ring like this http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/grace-ring/round-white-sapphire-14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond-and-white-sapphire/xcc05
I was browsing through the bracelets, as I prefer something that won't get in the way of my crazy hand waving when I talk (i.e. rings) or get tangled in my 3 feet of hair (i.e. necklaces) & the Pave By The Yard Star of David Bracelet was just unavoidable. As a not-so-religious person of Jewish descent, I love how subtle it is & that you can stack it with other beautiful options.
I feel like it would mix & match well with so many of the Gemvara options, or, really, with anything else you'd choose to wear. It's so clean & simple, yet striking & beautiful. I love it so much.
thanks I liked the simple gold knot ring.
so pretty! I love the
abbey five station necklace.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/abbey-fivestation-necklace/14k-yellow-gold-necklace-with-diamond/vsqr4
I also love the stacking bands!
luv the wedding band as well but the atlantis eternity band is beautiful as well. Our 23rd anniversary is just over a month away, would be a cool suprise!
I would get the "rich + thin' band! love it.
the ivy ring!
I am in love with the Men Channel Ring!!
I love the initial necklaces!
I love the Acadia ring.
My favorite is the Elena Rose Gold engagement ring, I have a rose gold band but my husband and I couldn't afford a ring when we got engaged so this would be perfect to go with my band! :) Rosie Crawford
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/elena-ring-6mm-gem/cushion-diamond-14k-rose-gold-ring-with-diamond/crfs2
I love so many things, it would be hard to choose. I'd very possibly get a few pair of earrings though, like these…
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/martini-stud-earrings-4mm-gems/round-peridot-14k-white-gold-earrings/h2s0d
Love the Gemvara Heart Wish Charm
SKYLIGHT DISC GEM PENDANT would be a lovely layering piece with some of my existing gold pieces. Love the site, so many gems to look at!
This is beautiful! Would love to have this as my engagement ring… I guess I need to get engaged first… Haha.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/adele-ring/round-diamond-14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/1z0lg
Love the Abbey ring in Platinum and Green Amethyst, just beautiful.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/abbey-ring-6-5mm-gem/round-green-amethyst-platinum-ring/h9kzv
I love the Amelia ring but you are right is so hard to choose they are all so beautiful.
I love them all. One of my favorites is the 14K white gold ring with sapphire and white sapphire: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich-and-thin-eternity-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-sapphire-and-white-sapphire/tbn2
Such variety! I love the bands – especially the rich & thin and pave bands. I'd love to add a band to my wedding set, with rubies :)
Ivy five stone band