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A Jewelry Gift Card Giveaway

July 25, 2008 By Frugal Babe

Last year we sold my engagement ring and put the money into our HSA and my Roth IRA. Since I still liked the look of diamonds, but not the price or the ethical issues, we bought a new ring from Diamond Nexus Labs. It cost $231, and looks just as good a year later as it did when we first got it. I get far more compliments on it than I did on my original $2000 diamond ring, and I actually like this one better.

Last week, I got a gift card in the mail from Diamond Nexus Labs. It’s worth $100, but you have to spend $250 to redeem it. Their stuff is already very reasonably priced – I wish we had known about them when we first went shopping for an engagement ring… then we wouldn’t have had to take a $900 hit when we sold it. There is a ton of great stuff in the $250 range, and with the gift card, it would only cost $150.

I thought about buying a necklace, but I’m just not that much of a fancy jewelry girl. I love my engagement/wedding rings, but everything else I wear tends to be novelty stuff, not diamonds. But for someone who likes diamond jewelry, the gift card could be a lot of fun. So…. I’m going to give it away to one of my readers. All you have to do is leave a comment, and you’ll be entered in a random drawing. I’ll announce the winner on August 2nd (the gift card has to be redeemed by 9/30/08). (and no, DNL isn’t paying me to talk up their stuff – that would be sweet though…)

You can get two extra entries by writing a post on your own blog about this giveaway. Good luck!

And if you’re interested in entering to win literally hundreds of giveaways, check out the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival – there’s something for everyone… maybe today’s your lucky day!

Filed Under: just my life, lessons learned 38 Comments

Comments

  1. Pam Ellis-Phipps says

    July 25, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Just graduated college at 39… and wanted to reward myself with jewelry!

    Reply
  2. Kathryn says

    July 25, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    What a cool idea! My engagement ring and wedding band would probably be worth a decent chunk of change considering the rise in platinum prices.

    Reply
  3. Kristen's Raw says

    July 25, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    You’ve been tagged and awarded by me :)

    Cheers!!!

    Reply
  4. Jessica says

    July 25, 2008 at 3:24 pm

    I am hoping to get engaged soon but don’t really want a typical diamond ring, so this would be great! I think it’s a great way to save money.

    Reply
  5. Carly says

    July 25, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    That’s a great idea – I’m a girl who loves playing with different accessories, and especially loves sparkle, but I hate that diamonds can create so much war and strife, and I don’t want to promote that with my spending power.

    Plus, it’d be pretty cool to win something like that on my wedding day – I’d probably buy my mom something for all of her help!

    Reply
  6. Kelly says

    July 25, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    It would be a cool prize to win. I love my engagement ring, but my husband won’t buy me anymore diamonds since I have lost two separate diamond earrings.

    Reply
  7. NorCalRN says

    July 26, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    We’ve been putting off getting engaged (been together 6.5 years!) due to our frugal-mindedness, and this would be a nice reason to finally do it!

    Things are definitely tight since we just bought our first house last month, and as much as we want to get engaged, the thought of spending a couple grand on rings is daunting!

    I’ve been a lurker on your blog for a few weeks now, and I love it! I’ve even become a lurker on Kristen’s Raw because of you, and just started having my own Green smoothies! Thanks for writing and sharing- I am learning so much!

    Reply
  8. Hil'Lesha says

    July 26, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    Sounds great!

    Reply
  9. Trixie says

    July 26, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    Hello,

    Please enter me. I see a pair of earrings I would love to order. With the gift card, I could get two different pairs.

    Take Care,

    Trixie

    Reply
  10. Telan says

    July 27, 2008 at 12:01 am

    This lurker has tagged and linked. :D

    Reply
  11. MITBeta @ Don't Feed The Alligators says

    July 27, 2008 at 6:29 am

    My boss knows a guy who developed a method for creating synthetic diamonds that are distinguishable from real diamonds only in that they have no flaws whatsoever and are 10 times cheaper. His life was apparently threatened by the diamond cartel since if he started turning these things out en masse, it would devalue the whole market. I wonder if he’s associated with Diamond Nexus?

    Anyway, here’s a link:

    http://www.dontfeedthealligators.com/blog/weekly-feeding-7-26-2008

    Reply
  12. Priti says

    July 27, 2008 at 7:48 pm

    Awesome contest. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. bunny says

    July 27, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    Pick me, please! I’d love to win! Thanks!

    Reply
  14. marie says

    July 28, 2008 at 8:02 am

    They have some beautiful stuff, and I’d like a three-stone ring, so count me in for the drawing!

    Reply
  15. Tonni Geezer says

    July 28, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    I would love to pass this on to my sister, they’re getting engaged soon and this would be great!

    Reply
  16. tonya says

    July 29, 2008 at 11:10 am

    Sounds like a great deal thanks for teh entry :)

    Reply
  17. Kim says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:37 pm

    I’m a magpie – love everything that’s sparkly and shiny! Drop by and enter my contest for a free Idina Menzel CD and totebag set at http://www.OtterKim.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. Kristin says

    July 29, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    lovely giveaway!

    Reply
  19. JackieW. transplanted Okie (Buried in Legos) says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:28 pm

    Love jewelry almost as much as shoes.

    Reply
  20. reeva says

    July 29, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    Great giveaway! I hope i’m the lucky winner :)

    Reply
  21. Fedora says

    July 30, 2008 at 4:36 am

    I’ve been longing for an eternity band for years now–thanks for making me aware of this company!

    Reply
  22. Betsy says

    July 30, 2008 at 7:36 am

    Add me please.

    Reply
  23. Frugalchick says

    July 30, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    I could totally use this to help get me a wedding band. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  24. Millicent C. says

    July 30, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    I am a mommy and never get myself anything because I dont want to spend money on me when I could you it on my kids. I would love to win this .. maybe I’ll get myself something nice :) thanks for the chance to win1

    Reply
  25. Alka says

    July 31, 2008 at 12:52 am

    I could use that deal, thank you for sharing the tips. Thanks a bunch Frugal Babe.

    Reply
  26. maggie says

    July 31, 2008 at 8:32 am

    I love this idea! Thanks a bunch!

    Reply
  27. EG says

    July 31, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    Very interesting, will be interested to learn more about this.

    Reply
  28. Jacquie says

    July 31, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    I had never heard of this. Thanks!

    Reply
  29. Yessenia says

    July 31, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    this is great! thanks for the opportunity i love jewelry!!

    Reply
  30. christene says

    July 31, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    Great I’m looking for a replacement ring until my old one fits again

    Reply
  31. Nicole RJ says

    July 31, 2008 at 3:18 pm

    What a gret giveaway! If I won I’d be passing it along to the bf with a big “hint” written on the envelope! *lol*

    Reply
  32. Rachel says

    July 31, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    Count me in! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  33. Alexandra Hancock says

    July 31, 2008 at 7:08 pm

    this would be such a blessing right now. we are looking for an engagement ring. ;)
    alexandra dot hancock at gmail dot com

    Reply
  34. Alexandra Hancock says

    July 31, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    i also blogged about this giveaway. here:
    http://mommysgotgreen.blogspot.com/2008/07/bloggy-giveaways-carnival-win-stuff.html

    Reply
  35. Jennifer M says

    August 1, 2008 at 2:28 am

    Great idea and I wouldn’t have to worry so much about losing it.

    Reply
  36. Krissi from Krississippi says

    August 1, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    Hi :)

    I wanted to say thank you for entering my Bloggy Giveaway, and drop by yours to enter, too!

    Have a great weekend!

    Krissi

    Reply
  37. Donna Kozar says

    August 3, 2008 at 12:55 am

    Good idea. Count me in please.

    Reply
  38. Steve says

    November 15, 2008 at 3:58 am

    Its a very interesting and cool post about online shopping. people are using online shopping to buy any product.

    Reply

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