Gemstone guides, styling tips and jewelry trends from Valltasy. Learn about gemstones, care tips, and how to style your jewelry collection.
If your sterling silver has gone a little dark, do not worry, it is not damaged. Tarnish is a normal surface reaction that lifts away in minutes. Here is how to clean sterling silver jewelry gently, protect the gemstones while you do it, and store your silver so it stays bright far longer.
Ever wanted a piece made just for you? Custom gemstone jewelry is simpler than it sounds. Here is exactly how the process works at Valltasy, from your first rough idea to a finished piece, what details help me most, and an honest word on timing and cost so there are no surprises.
The best jewelry gifts for Mom are the ones that feel like her, not a generic gift-shop pick. Here are ideas for every kind of mom, from the classic to the colorful to the sentimental, plus meaningful touches like her children’s birthstones and her favorite colors.
Ethiopian Opals from Welo, Moonstones from India and Madagascar, Emeralds from Zambia. A behind-the-scenes look at where I source each gemstone, what makes each origin special, and how I choose the stones that make it into my jewelry.
Aquamarine is March’s birthstone, a clear sea-blue beryl that feels like a deep breath. Here is what I love about its calming color, why its hardness makes it great for everyday rings, the deeper Santa Maria shade I hunt for, and easy ways to wear this gentle blue.
Karat or carat? They sound identical but measure two different things: one is the purity of gold, the other the weight of a gemstone. Here is the simple way to tell them apart, why 14K is such a sweet spot, and why chasing carat weight alone is not the way to choose a beautiful stone.
That $100 gold-plated bracelet might seem like a deal, but how much will you spend replacing it? Here’s the real math on gold-plated vs gold-filled vs solid gold jewelry, with cost-per-year breakdowns based on years of experience making and repairing jewelry in my workshop.
Moonstone has long been known as the stone of new beginnings, but that barely scratches the surface. Here’s what this gemstone really symbolizes, why so many people feel drawn to it, and the simplest ways to wear it every day.
I thought it was time I introduced myself. I am Valerya, the one-woman studio behind Valltasy, and this is the story of how a deep love of color and gemstones became a handmade jewelry business. A little about how I started, how I work at my bench, and what I hope every piece brings you.
Most people only know Blue Sapphires, but this gemstone comes in pink, yellow, orange, green, purple, and even color-changing varieties. Here’s a walk through the full Sapphire rainbow from a designer who sources and works with every color.
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