Jewelry Education
How to Buy an Engagement Ring
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Set your Budget
Put aside old ideas about budget. When thinking about how to buy an engagement ring, put aside old ideas ab...
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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...
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Pick your Style
Years ago, diamonds were the only option for engagement rings. Now you can use gemstones to create a unique...
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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...
Diamond Grading
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Carat Weight
Quite simply, a diamond’s carat is a measurement of weight. One carat equals 1/5 of 1 gram (or 200 milligra...
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Clarity
Diamonds are a natural wonder. Unique geological occurrences produce this precious resource, and because t...
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Color
When it comes to diamond color, less is more. The less diamond color a stone possesses – the brighter, whit...
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Cut
The first word that comes to mind when we think of diamonds? Sparkle. The experts call it light performanc...
Gemstone Library
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About Alexandrite
When you are shopping for alexandrite jewelry, the most important value factors to consider are the quali...
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About Amethyst
Amethyst is the gem of sobriety and peace. Its name comes from the Greek 'amethystos' which means 'not dr...
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About Aquamarine
Aquamarine captures the beauty of the sea, its pastel blue tinged with a hint of green. The icy color is a...
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About Black Onyx
The little black dress of gemstones, opaque black onyx takes on extra polish in eye-catching faceted cut...
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About Blue Topaz
The beautiful blue of the sky on a summer's day sparkles in every blue topaz. Fresh and breezy, blue topa...
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About Citrine
Citrine, a yellow quartz gem, adds a squeeze of lemony sparkle to any jewelry design. Often paired with am...
Guide to Precious Metals
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About White Gold
Gemvara 14-karat white gold jewelry is 58.5% pure gold with other metals added to make it stronger and more...
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About Rose Gold
Lovely rose gold jewelry gives everything you wear a touch of romance. Gemstones like blue topaz, citrine, ...
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About Yellow Gold
Chances are, if you love classic looks, then you love yellow gold jewelry. Rich and warm, Gemvara's 14-kara...
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About Platinum
Platinum is so rare it takes 10 tons of ore to produce one ounce of platinum. In fact, all the platinum in ...
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About Palladium
Palladium is the newest precious metal. A platinum group metal, palladium is rare, lustrous, and naturally ...
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About Sterling Silver
For thousands of years, we've worn sterling silver bracelets, earrings, cuffs, rings, and necklaces. This s...
Jewelry Care
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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...
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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....
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When should I clean my jewelry?
To keep your gems sparkling, clean them when dust and fingerprints dim their brilliance. For everyday clea...
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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...
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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 ...
Gemstone Charts
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Birthstones
The birthstone tradition began in ancient India, where astrologers would select the gems you should wear ba...
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Anniversary Gems
Each anniversary can be represented by a gift of gemstones or a metal used in jewelry. When you’re shopping...