Graduation Gift Ideas: Amethyst Jewelry by Danielle Meshorer

At Gemvara, we believe that the jewelry you wear should be as unique as you. Every beautiful Gemvara amethyst jewelry design will be made just for you. It's jewelry for all life's occasions, from a birthday or holiday to your own personal milestones and celebrations. Celebrate her graduation with a brilliant gift of jewelry that will always remind her of you. Gemvara uses only the highest quality materials to craft your amethyst jewelry with meticulous attention to detail. Our precious metals are recycled or responsibly mined. Amethyst comes from the Greek amethystos which means not drunken because this gem is said to keep you sober. Amethyst is the February birthstone and the 6th anniversary gem and 17th anniversary gem. Our wide selection of amethyst jewelry by Martha Gomez Gutierrez, Just Like You Designs, Carl Ansley, and other talented designers means you can find rings, earrings, and necklaces that are exactly your style. You can also shop by style, choosing our Claddagh, Commitment, or Scrolls & Patterns Collections. When our work is done and you open that box, you'll see your design is even more beautiful when brought to life in the finest precious materials.

From shells washed up on the sand to vines growing wild in enchanted gardens, Danielle Meshorer finds inspiration in the inherent beauty of nature. She turns seaweed into gold and re-vamps broken bits of coral into textures for her organically elegant designs. "I'm very much inspired by my travels which have taken me to exotic islands: seas and shorelines, as well as forest and mountains around the world," Danielle says. Each piece has a hand-textured rough-hewn finish that makes it as tactile as the natural world it celebrates.

The gem of peace and sobriety, the name "amethyst" comes from a Greek the word meaning "not drunken." According to the ancient Greeks, this wine-colored gem had the power to keep you sober. Amethyst is often used in religious settings as a symbol of piety and celibacy. Tibetan Buddhists meditate using amethyst rosaries to calm the mind and Bishop's rings often feature an amethyst. Color is the most important element in amethyst quality: the more vibrant and bright the lavender purple hue, the more valuable the amethyst. Gemvara's amethyst is a rich purple that complements both warm and cool colors. A well-cut amethyst is also important because the right cut will maximize the color and well as allow the amethyst to sparkle in the light. Amethyst is the February birthstone and the 6th and 17th anniversary gem. All Gemvara jewelry is made to order, which ensures that a premium-quality amethyst will be hand-selected to perfectly suit your design. Crafted in the United States, Gemvara's fine amethyst 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?)

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