Sponsor Spotlight & $1000 Giveaway from Gemvara

One of the other occupations I toy with trying is jewelry designer. Since I don't have the time or energy to take jewelry making classes, I get to indulge my fantasy on Gemvara. Each piece of Gemvara jewelry is customizable in over 20 different natural gemstones and nine different precious metals. Once you've designed your piece, it's handcrafted by one of their artisans in New York City and delivered in less than two weeks with free shipping. You can even return an engraved piece with their 101 day return policy.

I've been seeing rose gold everywhere in magazines and in jewelry stores so I chose the Gemvara Puzzle Ring in rose gold. It actually looked a little like a ring I saw in a store window in Paris. The Puzzle Ring can be worn fitted together or even apart for a different look. They even sent it to me in Paris with no trouble. It's a fun memento to remember my trip too.

The best part is that Gemvara is offering one lucky HC reader a $1000 credit to their site to create your own unique piece. Just click on this special Gemvara link, sign up your email address and then leave a comment here with your name and the url of your favorite piece of Gemvara jewelry. One entry per person will be accepted until 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2014. Please keep in mind that comments are moderated so they might not post right away. Do not leave multiple comments or email me directly to enter.
As an added bonus, Gemvara is also offering HC readers 15% off their order in the next 72 hours by clicking this special Gemvara link. The discount will automatically be applied to your order. No promo code is needed.

Here's a few of the fun pieces I customized on the Gemvara site while playing jewelry designer. I warn you that creating pieces by mixing the gemstones and metals can be addictive! Above is the Gemstones by the Yard Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold with Aquamarines.

Pure Cushion Small Earrings in Blue Topaz and Yellow Gold

Gemstones by the Yard Front-Back Drop Earrings with Diamonds, Blue Topaz, and Yellow Sapphire in 14K Rose Gold.

Gemstones by the Yard Front-Back Drop Earrings with Rock Crystal, Black Diamond, and Black Onyx.

Cecilia Ring with Cushion Black Onyx and Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold.

One of the only things I thought they didn't offer was a grey pearl but they have those too! Flowering Pearl Ring with Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamonds in Rose Gold.

You can also custom design your own engagement ring so you make sure you like it! I love this Adele Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold.

This post was sponsored by Gemvara but all opinions expressed are my own.