Duvarney Jewelers

05/13/2026

What is the largest gemstone ever found?

That honorable distinction goes to the Bahia Emerald which is the largest single cut emerald ever discovered. It weighs at a staggering 1.9 million carats and appraisals of the gem have valued it at over $900 million.

05/11/2026

First-time diamond ring wearers can often be overly-cautious with their new stone, taking it off too often and potentially losing it. On the other hand, veteran ring-wearers may get complacent, leaving their ring on too often and damaging it. Here's when it's worth taking your ring off.

Diamonds are forever—or so they say—as long as you treat them with the proper care. You can start by following these guidelines about when to take off your engagement ring.

05/08/2026

Know your setting: Halo

A halo setting seats smaller pave stones in a ring around a center stone simulating a "halo". The halo can be of the same gem to increase the appearance of a center stone's size, or of a contrasting gem to catch the eye.

05/06/2026

White gold is an alloy of pure gold with nickel and zinc. White gold jewelry is plated with rhodium to impart the white color and brilliance of platinum at a lower price tag. The trade-off is that the plating must be reapplied every 1-2 years due to wear.

05/04/2026

When it comes to incorporating gold into jewelry, there are many options on the market, with differences in application, purity, and alloy. Understanding these differences can help you find the perfect piece of gold jewelry for your needs.

https://jewelryinformer.com/gold/types-of-gold/

05/01/2026

Shopping for jewelry or gems? Carat weight is arguably the most important of the 4 Cs of diamond grading, and understanding it well will help you make the best choice.

If you’re shopping for a diamond engagement ring, you need to know about carat weight. It’s tied to price, rarity and more. Read on and shop smartly.

04/29/2026

Did you know that diamonds are "metastable" - meaning that under normal circumstances diamonds are going to stay, well, diamonds! However, given enough time and energy, diamonds can destabilize, turning into non-gem-like graphite. Don't worry, unless you've got a couple of billion years in front of you, your diamonds are forever (almost).

04/27/2026

Did you know that an estimated a quadrillion ton of diamonds may be hiding beneath your feet? But before you grab your supervillain cape and nab the nearest mega-drill, be warned: At around a hundred miles deep, these riches lie well out of reach.

04/24/2026

Metal allergies can make it hard to curate a beautiful assortment of jewelry, but knowing how to shop for allergy-safe jewelry can help. Learn more here:

What exactly is hypoallergenic jewelry? Let’s explore this vague term and why it’s better to look specifically for metals than rely on the label hypoallergenic.

04/22/2026

Do your gems change colors? Alexandrite does.

Learn some of the most important alexandrite facts like when it was discovered, why it is so rare, and how it changes colors.

04/20/2026

Avoiding damage to your fine jewelry includes taking a second look at what you're wearing. Clothes like sweaters or those with intricate design work can pull or snag necklaces and bracelets, loosening the prongs and settings.