Jewelry Education

Set your Budget
Put aside old ideas about budget. When thinking about how to buy an engagement ring, put aside old ideas ab...
What should I know about Diamond certification?
When you’re learning how to buy a engagement ring, knowledge is power. Our diamonds are certified by a thir...
Pick your Style
Years ago, diamonds were the only option for engagement rings. Now you can use gemstones to create a unique...
Plan your Proposal
We’ve seen so many happy ring recipients say yes... It’s our duty to share a few of the things we’ve learne...

Carat Weight
Quite simply, a diamond’s carat is a measurement of weight. One carat equals 1/5 of 1 gram (or 200 milligra...
Clarity
Diamonds are a natural wonder. Unique geological occurrences produce this precious resource, and because t...
Color
When it comes to diamond color, less is more. The less diamond color a stone possesses – the brighter, whit...
Cut
The first word that comes to mind when we think of diamonds? Sparkle. The experts call it light performanc...

About Alexandrite
When you are shopping for alexandrite jewelry, the most important value factors to consider are the quali...
About Amethyst
Amethyst is the gem of sobriety and peace. Its name comes from the Greek 'amethystos' which means 'not dr...
About Aquamarine
Aquamarine captures the beauty of the sea, its pastel blue tinged with a hint of green. The icy color is a...
About Black Onyx
The little black dress of gemstones, opaque black onyx takes on extra polish in eye-catching faceted cut...
About Blue Topaz
The beautiful blue of the sky on a summer's day sparkles in every blue topaz. Fresh and breezy, blue topa...
About Citrine
Citrine, a yellow quartz gem, adds a squeeze of lemony sparkle to any jewelry design. Often paired with am...

About White Gold
Gemvara 14-karat white gold jewelry is 58.5% pure gold with other metals added to make it stronger and more...
About Rose Gold
Lovely rose gold jewelry gives everything you wear a touch of romance. Gemstones like blue topaz, citrine, ...
About Yellow Gold
Chances are, if you love classic looks, then you love yellow gold jewelry. Rich and warm, Gemvara's 14-kara...
About Platinum
Platinum is so rare it takes 10 tons of ore to produce one ounce of platinum. In fact, all the platinum in ...
About Palladium
Palladium is the newest precious metal. A platinum group metal, palladium is rare, lustrous, and naturally ...
About Sterling Silver
For thousands of years, we've worn sterling silver bracelets, earrings, cuffs, rings, and necklaces. This s...

How should I store my jewelry?
To protect the beauty of your jewelry, don't keep it in a tangle in a jewelry box. Remember, gems can scra...
How should I clean my jewelry?
The best way to clean fine jewelry is in a bowl of warm water with a few drops of ordinary dish detergent....
When should I clean my jewelry?
To keep your gems sparkling, clean them when dust and fingerprints dim their brilliance. For everyday clea...
Can I use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean my jewelry?
A home ultrasonic cleaner can be used to clean ruby, sapphire, diamond, amethyst, citrine, garnets, and un...
What additional tips can I follow to care for my jewelry?
Be careful when removing your jewelry to wash your hands. Don't leave your jewelry on the rim of the sink ...

Birthstones
The birthstone tradition began in ancient India, where astrologers would select the gems you should wear ba...
Anniversary Gems
Each anniversary can be represented by a gift of gemstones or a metal used in jewelry. When you’re shopping...