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Whether you’ve been into the shop and have met us before, or are laying a fresh set of eyes on Cavalier, our priority is our clients and building t...

Treated vs Non Treated: A Guide For The Gemstone Buyer

There are a few different treatments that may be applied depending on the type of gemstone i.e Sapphire or Emerald, but one of the most common proc...

A Simple Guide To Diamond Grading

Choosing a diamond for an engagement ring, wedding band or any piece of fine jewelry is an important decision, and one that can often be a bit int...

Everything You Need To Know About Sapphires

Read time: 5 mins WHERE DO THE FINEST SAPPHIRES IN THE WORLD COME FROM? Although top quality sapphires can come from a variety of countries, the ...

3 Reasons Why Women Are Buying Themselves Diamond Bands

When it comes to splurging on something special, more and more women are treating themselves to Diamonds. Here are 3 reasons why it might be time f...

The Scoop On Pre-Wedding Wedding Bands

Read time: 3-4 mins For any couple who’s locked in the date, the list of things you need to know/do leading up to your wedding day likely seems nev...

5 Reasons Why You Need A Gemstone Ring

A century’s worth of proposals has trained us to expect (and hope for) the bright icy white, rainbow flash of a crystal clear diamond to pop the bi...

THE NEED TO KNOWS ABOUT LAB GROWN DIAMONDS

We are breaking down everything you need to know on lab grown diamonds and what makes them different in comparison to natural earth mined diamonds. ⁠⁠

CARE & MAINTENANCE

READ TIME: 2-4 MINS. Here is a brief guide on how you can best care for your Cavalier pieces! At-home cleaning tips, best practices, general care ...

MEET THE FOUNDERS

Keith and I became official business partners in 2012, a year later we opened Cavalier as a brick and mortar storefront in the heart of Vancouver’...

ETHICS & TRACEABILITY

Read time: 5-7 minsAudio version available here Each gemstone, diamond, or piece of jewelry means something different to everyone. For some, i...

What To Look For When Buying A Gemstone - Part II

Origins of gems. When it comes to purchasing the most precious of gems, there is a passionate level of meticulousness required for success. In ou...

What To Look For When Buying A Gemstone - Part I

Colour & Clarity. For us at Cavalier, the most important aspect of coloured gemstones is, fittingly enough, colour. When we’re sorting throu...