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 a classic diamond hoop. The pave petite earrings are caling my name….
Ooh la la… anniversary band http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/ivy-seven-stone-band-4-5mm-gems/round-diamond-14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/hjzyh
The quintessence ring in white gold with diamonds!
the linear bezel and bar earrings are so nice
love these earrings!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/pure-double-earrings/14k-rose-gold-earrings-with-black-onyx/d8j9n
love these earrings!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/pure-double-earrings/14k-rose-gold-earrings-with-black-onyx/d8j9n
Oooh, I'm torn! But I think I like the Gem Wire Earrings the best of all. :)
Love the linear bar bracelet! I would love it with rose gold and diamonds.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/linear-bar-bracelet/14k-rose-gold-bracelet-with-rhodolite-garnet/yb5nt
I love the idea of the twine, strand and searchlight ring all stacked together. So pretty!
My wedding bad looks a lot like yours which makes me happy since I love your style. Happy Anniversary! <3
I would LOVE this ring!!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/annabelle-ring/cushion-rose-quartz-14k-rose-gold-ring-with-emerald-and-diamond/9s1fl
I love the skinny band and would do white diamonds! Gorgeous jewelry!!
I am in love with the Zoe Ring – simple and classic with a modern edge! I'd get the 18k rose gold with black diamonds – so chic!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/zoe-band/18k-rose-gold-ring-with-black-diamond/yfxy9
I love the RAQUEL BAND. So simple.
and the SLALOM BAND.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/slalom-band/14k-rose-gold-ring-with-diamond/k6bz
Love the rich and thin band and the nine diamond
I lost my wedding band and engagement ring 3 years ago and would love a wedding or anniversary band to replace the thin plain band I got as a placeholder. Our anniversary is 07/07/07 and we celebrated our 7th this year. I love the 7 stone gala ring with white sapphires throughout. http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/sevenstone-gala-band-5mm-gems/oval-white-sapphire-14k-white-gold-ring-with-white-sapphire/dcn9r
SOO many gorgeous pieces. But i would love to add this one to my wedding set!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/seed–pod-eternity-band/14k-yellow-gold-ring-with-diamond/4q3b
I'm in love with the Ava ring: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/ava-ring/round-red-garnet-14k-rose-gold-ring-with-rock-crystal-and-red-garnet/yfy11
Love the Abbey collection. So timeless.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/abbey-mixed-double-necklace/round-black-diamond-18k-rose-gold-necklace-with-diamond/y5m2m
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/nine-gem-band-ring/14k-white-gold-ring-with-emerald-and-diamond/11b
Amazing stuff! I think my favorite is the simple Thin & Rich ring in yellow gold.
The pear-cut halo earrings are amazing! So difficult to choose. I love all the options for customization Gemvara offer. Great jewelry tip! Thank you.
Wow, all so beautiful! I just designed this bracelet — so fun to design your own stuff!! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/perseids-sky-bracelet-2mm-gems/platinum-bracelet-with-diamond–aquamarine/kn9z7
Thanks!
I love the LOVE LETTERS "C" PENDANT.
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/love-letters-c-pendant/sterling-silver-necklace/11snp
Love my stackable rings, would love another one!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/brilliant-pod-band/14k-rose-gold-ring-with-diamond/1400
Gorgeous stuff! I love the Ivy Seven-Stone band, in blue and white sapphires (my birthstone!)
love the rich & thin band!
My wedding ring doesn't fit anymore, and I would love to replace it with this:
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/victoria-band/platinum-ring-with-diamond–rock-crystal/bmwg1
Such a great giveaway! Thank you for offering it!
Love the slim pave band in white gold with black onyx!
This! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/linear-bar-bracelet/14k-rose-gold-bracelet-with-black-diamond/yb5ns
(Apologies if I accidentally posted twice…. I don't see my original post.)
The knot band!
Gorgeous pieces! I really like the simplicity of the Gemstones by the Yard Solitaire Necklace in emerald, my birth stone.
I love the Zoe band – Rose Gold and Black Onyx. I don't think it would pair well with my wedding ring, but would be a perfect right hand ring!
I love the heartbeat band with sapphire and topaz!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/heartbeat-band/18k-white-gold-ring-with-sapphire–london-blue-topaz/y439m
Ahh! I need the Rich & Thin band. I had one just like it – w/ diamonds sized to match the stones on my family heirloom wedding band, but (devastatingly!) lost it this spring. It simply vanished from my vanity top. We even got the toddler X-rayed in the off chance he swallowed it (good news/bad news: he didn't).
Happy anniversary!! I love the double pave band in rose gold
I like the pod eternity band.
I love the ability to customize and the range of designs. This one is my favorite:
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/double-pave-band/18k-yellow-gold-ring-with-diamond/70fw
I love the Racetrack ring and the Zoe band. Gorgeous pieces!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/reef-knot-ring/14k-rose-gold-ring/b5xm1
So beautiful!
I LOVE the Emerald-Cut Ara ring, this contest ends on my 30th birthday, that would be an AWESOME gift!!! :)
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/melissa-ring/round-black-onyx-14k-white-gold-ring-with-diamond/q9pw
I love that vintage ring with black diamond!
So beautiful! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/seed–pod-eternity-band/14k-white-gold-ring-with-sapphire/4qhv
So darn hard to choose! A bar bracelet in gold with onyx makes my heart go pitty pat.
Thanks for the opportunity – my fingers are crossed!
the abbey earrings with black diamond would be a classic for everyday
of course, the first i saw is still my favorite :) rich and thin! http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/rich–thin-band/platinum-ring-with-diamond/11srv
the hopscotch eternity band is beautiful and playful.
Well that was fun! I'd go with this: http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/delphinus-band-2mm-gems/18k-yellow-gold-ring-with-sapphire/p31gz to replace my wedding and engagement rings when I can't wear them towards the end of my pregnancy!
I love the statement stacking bands. I want to get one as a mothers ring!
I lover the TRACE MEDIUM MARQUISE EARRINGS, so pretty.
Love it, pearl is my favorite!
http://www.gemvara.com/jewelry/flowering-pearl-ring/sphere-white-cultured-pearl-palladium-ring-with-aquamarine/yfyw8