Anniversary Gift Ideas: Blue Sapphire Jewelry by Carl Ansley

At Gemvara, we believe that the jewelry you wear should be one of a kind, like you. That's why we make each piece to order, one at a time, just the way you want it. Choose citrine and yellow gold or quartz and palladium: it's your choice. Mix and match gems and precious metals for a look that's exactly you. It's jewelry for all life's occasions, from a birthday or anniversary to your own personal milestones and celebrations. Celebrate your anniversary with a brilliant gift of jewelry that will mark this moment forever. Gemvara uses only the highest quality materials to craft your blue sapphire jewelry design with meticulous attention to detail. Our precious metals are recycled or responsibly mined. Sapphire captures the beauty of the ocean. Our wide selection of blue sapphire jewelry by Carl Ansley, Damon Washington, Stephanie Satow, and other talented designers means you can find jewelry that's exactly your style. You can also shop by style, choosing our Stackable, Organica, or Timeless Hearts Collections. Gemvara's fine quality blue sapphire jewelry is designed to be passed down for generations to come, crafted by hand in the United States.

While designer Carl Ansley is inspired by the natural world, you'll see it most in the line and proportion of his modern pieces rather than in traditional motifs. Throughout his 22 year-career, which began at Tiffany & Co., Carl has developed a deep appreciation for the artistic process behind creating gorgeous, eye-catching jewelry. Form follows function but doesn't overwhelm it. For example, because rings can twist on the finger, he creates a natural curve high on a ring's shoulders so it will rest comfortably on the finger next to it. He takes great care to create jewelry that makes a bold statement in order to express a woman's own style and personality. Carl says the greatest accomplishment of his long career is designing and crafting his wife's diamond engagement ring and wedding band. It's just what you'd expect from a designer who thinks first of the woman who will wear his jewelry.

Blue sapphire is considered the gemstone of truth, the original "true blue." In ancient times, a gift of a sapphire was a pledge of honesty and devotion. Kate Middleton's blue sapphire engagement ring is the latest in a long tradition of royal sapphires. Sapphire comes from the Greek word "sappheiros," meaning blue, so it's no surprise that blue is the most popular color for a sapphire. When shopping for blue sapphire jewelry, the most important factors to consider are quality, color and cut of the sapphire. The more vibrant and bright the hue, the more valuable the blue sapphire will be. Also, the larger the carat weight, the more the blue sapphire will cost per carat. Before their final polish, most blue sapphires are heat-enhanced to almost 2,000 degrees in order to improve the color and clarity. This stable treatment does not require special care and does not reduce the gem's value. Sapphire is the September birthstone, the 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gem, and the zodiac gem for Virgo. All Gemvara jewelry is made to order, which ensures that a premium-quality blue sapphire will be hand-selected to perfectly suit your design. Crafted in the United States, Gemvara's fine blue sapphire jewelry is precious and personal, surely to be passed down for generations to come.

We want you to love your Gemvara jewelry, so we offer a 101-day no-questions-asked return policy. If you aren't satisfied with your unique Gemvara jewelry creation for any reason, you can send it back in its original unworn condition for a full refund. Each returned piece must have its original tag attached, so leave the tag on until you are sure you love it. If you love it but it doesn't fit, no problem: we offer one free resizing as well.

We stand behind our exceptional American-made quality with a one-year warranty on the craftsmanship of our jewelry. Because the earth is precious too, we make our jewelry from conflict-free gems and recycled precious metals.

We're so convinced that you will love the Gemvara experience, we make it even easier by offering free shipping too. (We're all about making more happy customers. Also have we told you how nice you look today?)

If you have any questions at all about our unique jewelry customization process, our products, or an order you've placed, give us a call at 1-800-436-8803, click to chat, or email us at customer-care@gemvara.com. You'll see for yourself why our customers rave about our personal service.