Iolite Engagement Jewelry by Just Like You Designs

Engagement rings have been the ultimate symbol of love for thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, they wore rings on the third finger of the left hand to mark where the "vein of love" went directly to the heart, starting a tradition that continues today. When pledging your love with a unique engagement ring, you are starting your own family tradition. The most important value factor to consider when shopping for iolite engagement jewelry is the quality of the center stone. Gemvara hand-selects top quality conflict-free gems that are expertly cut for maximum beauty. Slate blue iolite was once known as "water sapphire" for its less-intense blue color. Iolite is difficult to cut since it is different colors when viewed in different directions. Gemvaras iolite is carefully oriented and cut for maximum brilliance. Iolite is the 21st anniversary gem. Our unrivalled selection of engagement rings by Jeet Palavwala, Ji Hwang, Paul Bierker, and other talented jewelry designers means you can find an engagement ring that perfectly symbolizes your relationship. Clean iolite engagement jewelry with mild dish soap: use a soft brush where dust collects. When taking off your engagement ring, don't pull on the gemstone: this won't damage the gem but it can, over time, stretch the metal that holds it in place, making the setting less secure. Be careful when removing your ring to wash your hands. Don't leave it on the rim of a sink where it can slip down the drain! Gemvara's fine quality iolite engagement jewelry are designed to be passed down for generations to come, crafted by hand in the United States.

Lee Krombholz is the designer and owner of a third-generation jewelry studio located in Ohio. He spent his childhood learning everything there is to know about jewelry looking over the shoulders of his father and grandfather. In addition to continuing his family retail business, his talent allowed him to also begin selling his jewelry through other retail stores across the country. Today his designs are worn in all corners of the world. Among his many collectors is television and film actress Amanda Seyfried. Lee has won several major design awards and his work has been featured in many magazines. A well-respected jewelry industry leader, Lee is a Registered Jeweler of the American Gem Society and past president of the Ohio Jewelers Association.

Exploration is the meaning attached to the iolite gemstone. This term comes from the tale of Leif Eriksson. When he and other legendary Viking explores ventured into the Atlantic searching for the new world, they used a naturally polarizing iolite lens to determine the exact position of the sun in order to navigate safely. This technique was made possible due to iolite's plechoism: its ability to display a different color for each different direction. It is violet blue from one angle, clear as water from another and a honey yellow from the top. This characteristic makes it difficult to cut an iolite because in the wrong shape, iolite's color will not be properly displayed. The color of an iolite is its most important value factor: the more pure and saturated the blue, the more valuable the iolite is. Historically called the "water sapphire," an iolite is a charming, blue gem with a steely hue that resembles the color of the ocean at dawn. Iolite is the gem of the 21st anniversary. All Gemvara jewelry is made to order, which ensures that a premium-quality iolite will be hand-selected to perfectly suit your design. Crafted in the United States, Gemvara's fine iolite 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.

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