Barnes Fine Jewelers

06/02/2026

Described as "emerald by day, ruby by night," alexandrite is a rare variety of mineral that changes color from bluish green in daylight to purplish red under incandescent light.

So rare, in fact, natural Alexandrite is rarer than Diamonds and more costly than Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire.

The Alexandrite gemstone is known for its unique ability to change in color. Learn about its history, origins, value, durability, and more.

05/28/2026

Opal Myth: Opals are extremely fragile and will break very easily.

Fact: It's true that opals are more fragile than most gemstones, however, they're not as fragile as some people imagine. Opals are about the same hardness as glass, so imagine you're wearing a piece of glass and you'll get the idea.

05/26/2026

Voted Best Jewelry Store in Gilbert for 2026! ✨

For 8 years and counting, Gilbert has trusted Barnes Fine Jewelers to help celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. We’re incredibly honored to be voted Gilbert’s Best Jewelry Store once again and grateful for every customer who has supported us along the way.

From engagements and anniversaries to custom pieces and milestone celebrations, thank you for allowing us to be part of your story. Your continued support means the world to our family and team, and we look forward to serving the Gilbert community for many more years to come.

05/26/2026

While all colored diamonds are rare, the rarest of them all is the red diamond which is found in Brazil, Africa, and Australia. Scientists reveal that only 20 to 30 of these rare diamonds have been discovered to date and most of them are less than half a carat.

05/21/2026

✨BIG NEWS FROM THE BARNES JEWELRY FAMILY✨

We’re beyond excited to celebrate the engagement of our newest team member, Emma, and her fiancé, Keaton! 💍🤍

Though she’s one of our newest additions, Emma has already made such a meaningful impact on our store family with her talent, creativity, and heart. As one of our jewelers, she helps create pieces that mark life’s most special moments, so it feels extra special to celebrate this beautiful moment in her own story.

Please join us in congratulating Emma & Keaton as they begin this exciting new chapter together! 🥂✨

05/21/2026

Did you know that gold was the metal of choice for braces circa 1900?

Gold is malleable, so it was easy to shape it into an orthodontic appliance. Because gold is malleable, it stretches easily. Consequently, patients had to see their orthodontist frequently for adjustments that kept treatment on track.

05/19/2026

Purchased for $37,000 in 1969 by Richard Burton for his wife Elizabeth Taylor, the pearl, La Peregrina, was remounted by Cartier as a pearl and ruby necklace for the actress. Selling for over $11 million at auction in 2011, La Peregrina is the most expensive natural pearl jewelry ever sold.

05/14/2026

Your fine jewelry is priceless and should be treated as such. Investing in high-quality jewelry requires an extra bit of maintenance, to ensure it's brilliance and shine for years to come. For cleaning tips, visit https://bit.ly/2Se3imA

05/12/2026

If you've purchased or been given fine jewelry, odds are you want to give it the best care possible. Knowing the proper way to store jewelry at home will save you trouble, money, and space.

You found a new place, but you're dreading packing. Discover moving hacks that will make boxing your stuff as painless as possible.

05/07/2026

The most common and classic ring setting is called a prong setting. A prong is a little metal claw that grips the diamond tightly, holding it in place.

Most prong settings feature either four or six prongs. You can see more of the diamond with four, but six is more secure. A benefit of this setting is that there is minimal metal so that there’s more diamond to see and more light that can pass through the diamond, adding to its brilliance.