Gemstone Jewelry Reviews

The Angara Spectrum: A Review for the Gemstone Connoisseur

It's a Wednesday morning here in my office in Stretford and I'm thinking about the different levels of the jewelry game. Diamonds are the entry point. They're simple, they're classic and they're the standard play. But the real connoisseur, the man with genuine taste knows that the world of colored gemstone jewelry is where the real art lies. It's a world of nuance, rarity and incredible beauty. And the undisputed online master of that world? Angara. This is a review for the man who is ready to graduate to the next level and this is my official Angara review.

The Mission: Be the Master of Colored Gems

Angara's entire business model is built on being the ultimate specialist. They're not trying to be a one stop shop for everything; they are laser focused on being the authority on colored stones and they execute this mission flawlessly.

• A World Beyond Diamonds: While they do offer diamonds, their soul is in color. They are experts in the "big three"---sapphires, emeralds and rubies---but their vault goes much deeper. We're talking about a massive collection of exotic and unique gemstone pieces, from the electric blues of tanzanite to the fiery hues of morganite.
• Education is Power: One of their smartest moves is the wealth of educational content on their site. They don't just sell you a stone; they teach you about its origin, its qualities and its history. This empowers you as a buyer and builds a massive amount of trust. It positions them as experts not just retailers.
• The Made-to-Order Model: Most pieces from Angara are not sitting on a shelf. They are custom made when you place your order. This allows for an incredible amount of personalization and ensures that the piece you receive was crafted specifically for you.

The Customization Engine: Build Your Own Masterpiece

This is where Angara truly sets itself apart. Their website is a powerful tool that puts you in the jeweler's seat, allowing you to craft a piece to your exact specifications.* You Control the Quality: This is their ace in the hole. For almost any design you can choose the quality of the gemstone itself---often in four tiers, from 'Good' to 'Heirloom' (AAAA). This gives you complete control over the trade off between the stone and your budget. It's a level of transparency you rarely see.

• Choose Your Metal and Details: Once you've selected your stone you can have it set in any precious metal you desire, from platinum to rose gold. You can often add diamond accents and other details to make the final piece truly one of a kind.
• The Result is Uniqueness: The end product is not an off the shelf ring that thousands of other people own. It's a piece of bespoke jewelry that you had a direct hand in creating.

The Verdict: My Official Angara Review

So who is Angara for? It's for the discerning individual who wants to move beyond the conventional. It's for the man who wants to give a gift that is deeply personal and showcases a level of taste that a simple diamond cannot. It's for the person who knows that true luxury lies in rarity and individuality.

Diamonds are a statement of wealth. Colored gemstones are a statement of taste and knowledge. For the man who understands that distinction Angara is the only specialist you need to know.