Barnes Fine Jewelers

09/08/2026

When we think of valuable gemstones the first one to come to mind is usually the diamond. But, there are so many other gorgeous stones that not everyone knows about. Check out these rare beauties below.

If you could pick one, which one would you choose?

Even though white diamonds remain a consumer favorite, many other gemstones are more rare and valuable than diamonds. Here are some of them.

09/05/2026

Meet Dee Berkley bracelets. We are obsessed and know you will be too! They are handcrafted with genuine gemstones, 14K gold-filled beads, and strong, flexible materials designed for everyday wear. Each natural stone has its own unique color, character, and story, making every stack feel completely your own. We have birthstones for every month!

Wear one. Layer a few. Make it yours. 🤍

09/03/2026

Sapphire is famous for its blue color, but it also comes in many other colors, such as orange and pink (they are called fancy sapphires.) Want to know more about September's birthstone?

09/01/2026

Some jewels and jewelry are so beautiful or rare that they become ensconced in reverie. These 5 jewels are famous for their historical significance and lofty price tags 💎 https://bit.ly/2jUYAuC

08/27/2026

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.

08/25/2026

We get major Carrie Bradshaw vibes from this blossoming style icon. Learn why she thinks every woman should buy herself a diamond ring 💍💖

Who says you need a man to buy you a diamond ring? 

08/20/2026

Beautiful adorning your wrist or your bookshelf, turquoise is a southwestern staple that looks great in lots of applications. Learn more about this stone below!

Set up your home according to feng shui design principles. Learn where to put your bed, the meanings of symbols, and more in our expert feng shui guides.

08/18/2026

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.

08/13/2026

Have you heard of the 'Evening Stone'?

Kunzite, a beautiful pink gem, will lose its intensity if left in bright sunlight for too long. That is why it was originally known as the ‘Evening Stone' because it is best worn at night.

08/11/2026

How's your diamond-literacy?

💎 Table: Top surface of the diamond
💎 Girdle: Edge at the widest point of the diamond
💎 Crown: Surface ring above the girdle
💎 Pavilion: Surface ring below the girdle
💎 Culet: Facet at the bottom tip of the diamond
💎 Facet: Cut surfaces of the diamond that can be polished