Which gemstones can I use or not use in an engagement ring?
With a pop of color becoming the new trend and with people wanting to express their creativity, colored gemstones have increased in popularity for engagement rings! But are there certain gemstones that I shouldn’t use?
December has a whopping three birthstones, all in soothing shades of blue: the brilliant teal of blue zircon, the perfect violet of tanzanite or the blue-green of turquoise.
Tourmaline is a fascinating gemstone that can come in almost any color — or mixture of colors! Strong pink-to-red tourmaline (also known as Rubellite) is the traditional present for October…
September’s birthstone is the Sapphire. Did you know sapphire is the name given to the corundum mineral species when it appears (primarily) in shades of blue? Red corundum is …
Ruby is the name given to the corundum mineral species when it appears in shades of red. Blue and pink shades of corundum are classified as sapphire. Rubies can command the highest…
June is one of only two months in the year where there are two exceptional choices for a birthstone: Alexandrite or Pearl. Did you know Alexandrite was added as a June birthstone relatively..
Emerald is the green variety of beryl (blue beryl is aquamarine, pink beryl is morganite). The most desirable color is a slightly bluish green in a medium dark tone with strong to vivid saturation.
Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl (green beryl is emerald, pink beryl is morganite). Aquamarines come in a range of colors including dark blue, sky blue, blue-green, and blueish-grey.
Amethyst is the name given to crystalline quartz in shades of purple. The name amethyst comes from the Greek word ‘amethystos’ which means “not intoxicate”; this gave rise to a common
Our jewelry is handmade in our family-owned store in Cupertino, California. We are accredited jewelry professionals as well as a certified Green Business. We carry the best selection of colored gemstones in the Bay Area and can cut your emeralds, rubies, sapphires and other gems in our workshop.
We source diamonds or other fine jewelry from the world’s best vendors like Hearts on Fire (TM). We are a top producer for Hearts on Fire (15 years and counting) and are one of only 25 HOF certified repair centers in the world.
Our highly-trained staff members are passionate about the quality of your experience. As Vardy always says, “Our goal is to have every customer leave with a smile.
Stop by Vardy’s to see the latest custom jewelry pieces we’ve created. While you’re here, be sure to have your jewelry checked and professionally cleaned by our experts.
Excludes Timeless by Vardy’s permanent jewelry and loose stones. Not to be paired with other promotions or gift cards. Not valid for repair, custom, or special orders. Further exclusions may apply. See store for details.
For all engagement/wedding rings purchased at Vardy’s Jewelers.
If you purchased jewelry from Vardy’s Jewelers, we are always happy to receive one of our diamonds back when you are ready for an upgrade.
•If you purchased jewelry from Vardy’s Jewelers, we will apply the exact price you paid for your
diamond (excluding tax) towards the purchase
of your new diamond.
• All original diamond certificates must
accompany the return.
• Diamond(s) must be in the original condition
with no damage.
Not applicable to lab grown diamonds.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase at Vardy’s Jewelers, you can exchange or return it for store credit within the first 15 days from the date of purchase.
Special orders and custom design are non returnable, non refundable, and not valid for exchanges.
Bring your ring within the first 60 days of purchase if it does not fit just right.
Every additional ring resizing after the first 60 days will be at the responsibility of the customer.
Every piece of jewelry purchased from Vardy’s Jewelers will receive a free appraisal for insurance purposes. We will provide free updated appraisals every two years or upon request.
A critical step in protecting and preserving the value of your jewelry is getting an updated appraisal on a regular basis. In fact, if the most recent appraisal of your jewelry took place five or more years ago, it’s time to get a new appraisal.
You may be asking what a jewelry appraisal does for you.
The obvious answer is that an appraisal sets a value for your jewelry. And with today’s roller-coaster values for gold, platinum, silver and gemstones, knowing what your jewelry is worth can save you heartache later if your jewelry is lost or stolen.The appraisal provides basic information most insurance carriers need to offer coverage for your jewelry. The updated value, along with the detailed description provided by an appraisal, will help smooth your settlement process if you were to suffer a loss.
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