When you are shopping for blue topaz jewelry, the most important value factor to consider is the quality of the blue topaz. The color should capture the beautiful sky of a summer's day. The more pure and bright the pastel blue, the better. Cut and clarity also matter, since the light shade makes inclusions more visible.

Blue was once the rarest color of topaz, but today it is the most common, thanks to a stable color enhancement process involving irradiation and heat that was developed in the 1970s. The enhancement of all blue topaz on the market today means this gem is affordable and available even in large sizes.

Generally blue topaz comes in three colors: pale sky blue topaz, vivid super blue topaz, and dark London blue topaz. Gemvara's blue topaz jewelry is made with super blue topaz. However small sizes never show as saturated a color. Because all Gemvara jewelry is made to order, we can hand-select fine quality blue topaz to perfectly suit your design.

What is the meaning of blue topaz in the language of gems? Legend says that topaz dispels enchantment. The ancient Greeks believed that topaz has the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency.

Blue topaz is a December birthstone, the gem for the 4th anniversary, and the state gem of Texas.

With a color that complements every metal, blue topaz jewelry is crafted in sterling silver, white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum. Because your blue topaz jewelry will catch the eye, you will want to match the color of blue topaz earrings or a blue topaz necklace closely to the color of a blue topaz ring.

Blue topaz is a very hard gemstone, but it can be split with a single blow: a trait it shares with diamond. As a result it should be protected from hard knocks. Clean blue topaz jewelry with mild dish soap: use a soft brush behind the stone where dust can collect.

Gemvara's fine quality blue topaz jewelry is designed to be passed down for generations to come, crafted by hand in the United States.

With a little care, your fine jewelry will keep its good looks forever. The best way to clean your jewelry is by soaking it in a bowl of warm water with a few drops of ordinary dish detergent. If needed, use a soft brush where dust and soap can collect. Then just rinse and pat dry with a soft cloth.

You won't have to clean your jewelry as often if you put it on after applying hairspray, perfume, and cosmetics. Be sure to remove your jewelry before strenuous activities like sports. Keep jewelry away from chlorine and other household chemicals. Always make sure it is dry and clean by wiping with a cloth before putting it away.

To protect the beauty of your jewelry, don't keep it in a tangle in a jewelry box. Remember, gems can scratch metal or each other. When you travel, make sure your jewelry pieces don't rub against each other in your bag. Store each piece separately or wrap each one in tissue paper or a soft cloth.

We want you to love your Gemvara jewelry, so we offer a 30-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. Just leave the tag on until you are sure you want to keep it. If you love it but it doesn't fit, no problem: we offer one free resizing.

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.