Promise rings represent a promise between two people or between a person and God. They can represent a promise not to see other people, a promise of a future together, a promise that you two are now a couple, or a commitment to change your life.

Members of the armed services often give promise rings before they start a tour of duty that will take them away from a loved one.

Promise rings that have two birthstones are the most popular way to symbolize a commitment. Promise rings with a small gem or a heart design are also popular. Promise rings are generally 14k white gold, 14k yellow gold, or sterling silver.

Traditional Irish promise rings are called Claddagh rings. Claddagh rings, which are given as tokens of love, have a design that features a heart symbolizing love, hands symbolizing friendship, and a crown symbolizing loyalty.

Traditionally promise rings are worn on the left ring finger, just like an engagement ring. Today, the right ring finger is becoming a popular option so the promise ring isn't mistaken for an engagement ring.

Engraving can add meaning to a promise ring: the ring can be engraved with your promise or with a message of love.

A promise ring can also represent a promise of friendship, especially when a friend is moving away. Friendship rings are worn on any finger.

Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Jordin Sparks, and the Jonas Brothers all wear promise rings that symbolize a vow of chastity until marriage. Designs of these promise rings often feature a cross or are a simple band-style ring, with or without a stone.

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.

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