When you are shopping for emerald jewelry, the most important value factor to consider is the quality of the emerald. The 4Cs of emerald quality are color, color, color, and color! The more vivid the green, the more valuable the emerald. Even fine quality natural emeralds almost always have birthmarks or inclusions visible inside the gem. Because all Gemvara jewelry is made to order, we can hand-select fine-quality emerald to perfectly suit your design. What is the meaning of emerald in the language of gems? The gem of Venus, emerald has long symbolized love and rebirth. Style icons Jacqueline Kennedy and the Duchess of Windsor wore emerald engagement rings. Angelina Jolie wore amazing emerald jewelry, earrings and a matching ring, to the Oscars in 2009 boosting demand for emerald jewelry around the world.

Emerald is May's birthstone and the 20th and 35th anniversary gem. Because the green color is intense, you will want to match the color of emerald earrings or an emerald necklace closely to the color of an emerald ring. Emerald jewelry is most often crafted in white or yellow gold or platinum. Silver is generally not recommended for emerald jewelry because the metal is not durable enough to protect the gem. Although emerald is a very hard gem, emerald rings shouldn't be worn when working with your hands or exercising vigorously. If you are active, you should choose a setting that protects the gem if you plan on wearing your ring every day. Avoid cleaning emerald jewelry with hot soapy water or steam and never clean an emerald in an ultrasonic cleaner. Clean emerald with mild dish soap: use a soft brush behind the gems where dust can collect. Gemvara's fine quality emerald 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 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.