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Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts Under $5,000 Fancy Bands Add a pop of colour with a one-of-a-kind fancy band! ($1,600-$4,000+) Classic Diamond Studs Because you really can...

COVID-19 ADVISORY

At Cavalier, the health and safety of our clients and team is our number one priority. We are taking extra precautions to keep our shop clean and ...

Cavalier Gastown Is Transitioning to By-Appointment

Cavalier Gastown is Transitioning to By-Appointment Starting in 2020, Cavalier is making the switch to a by-appointment model, but what exactly d...

Gemstones 101

The 4 C’s: The Reasons for Grading Gemstones So much of how we value a gemstone comes down to looks. To put it bluntly, most people are on the hunt...

Why Diamonds Are Graded From D-to-Z

It’s a given that the colour of your gemstone is a major factor into both its personal enjoyment and market value. When we’re thinking of diamonds,...

5 Reasons Why It’s Finally Time to Flash a Sapphire

5 Reasons Why It’s Finally Time to Flash a Sapphire A century’s worth of proposals has trained us to expect the ice white flash of a diamond on an ...

What Is Paraiba Tourmaline?

The discovery of the Paraiba tourmaline in Brazil in the late 1980s sent an electric shock through the gem community that continues to pulse to thi...

Ruby

Are Rubies Rare? Rarity is what many gem hunters are looking for—a highly valued, and unique piece of stone that sets itself apart from everything ...

The Biggest Bling In The World

Whether you're looking online or at a store, you're bound to find diamonds of all shapes and sizes, but what about out in the wild? Gem deposits al...

What is True Padparadscha Sapphire Colour?

Sapphires are inarguably most well-known for possessing a potent, peacock blue hue, but it's by no means the only colour available within this dive...

Sri Lanka

Hidden amongst the dense streets, in a small enclave, is Chinafort, the jewel of Sri Lanka’s global gemstone industry. Just minutes removed from th...

What to Look for When Buying Gemstones

When you're in the business of handling gems, you need to have a pristine idea on which stones are precious and which ones are just pretty. At Cav...

Wedding Season FAQ

Tis The Season Everyone has their favorite season. Prefer days on the slopes and nights where you can actually use your quilt? It’s winter. Prefer ...