Platinum Yellow Sapphire Rings by Damon Washington

Rings have long symbolized the circle of life. At Gemvara, we believe that the rings you wear should be one of a kind, like you. That's why our rings are made to order in your choice of conflict-free gems and recycled precious metals. Choose garnet and sterling silver or black onyx and white gold: 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 wedding or Mother's Day to your own personal milestones and celebrations. Our unrivalled selection of designs by Tony Rodrigues, David West, Martha Gomez Gutierrez, and other talented jewelry designers means you can find a ring that's just your style. Because all Gemvara platinum yellow sapphire rings are made to order, we can hand-select the finest quality materials to perfectly suit your design. Yellow sapphire adds a drop of sunlight to your look. Naturally white and exceptionally rare, platinum's 95% purity makes it hypoallergenic too. You'll feel the difference: platinum weighs 40% more than 18k gold. Be careful when removing rings to wash your hands. Don't leave your ring on the rim of a sink where it can slip down the drain! Clean platinum yellow sapphire rings with mild dish soap: use a soft brush where dust collects. Gemvara's fine quality platinum yellow sapphire rings are designed to be passed down for generations to come, crafted by hand in the United States.

Although Damon Washington majored in art, it was football that first put him in the spotlight. He excelled as a running back, first for Colorado State and later for the New York Giants. As a player, he began to collect jewelry, marveling at the detail and craftsmanship concentrated in something so small. After he left the NFL, he decided to turn his interest in jewelry into a career, studying jewelry design at the Gemological Institute of America. Today this renaissance man has his own jewelry design company, called Damon 2029, after the numbers he wore on the field. He is often inspired by artwork, his own or the work of masters, and colors and emotion help drive his design process. His jewelry has a bold flair worthy of his warrior spirit. As you might expect, Damon has designed jewelry for many NFL players, including Ron Dayne, Clark Haggans, Travis Laboy, James Farrior, Ron Dixon, and Thabiti Davis.

In ancient times, a gift of a sapphire was a pledge of honesty and devotion. Yellow sapphire combines the value of sapphire in a sunny bright color. When shopping for yellow sapphire jewelry, the most important factors to consider are the quality, color and cut of the sapphire. The more vibrant and bright the hue, the more valuable the yellow sapphire will be. Also, the larger the carat weight, the more the sapphire will cost per carat. Clarity is more important than for blue sapphire since the paler color means inclusions will be more visible. Before their final polish, most 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 yellow sapphire will be hand-selected to perfectly suit your design. Crafted in the United States, Gemvara's fine yellow 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.