Brilliant Cut 10 items total January 25, 2022 The Top 6 Shapes of 2021 “On trend” or “trendy” are not adjectives you necessarily want to describe the engagement ring you propose to your partner with; the goal is for your partner to wear their engagement ring for years to come, through short-lived shapes and fleeting fads. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101, Trending Now and tagged Facets, IGTV, Brilliant Cut, emerald, vintage, fancy cut, custom, cushion cut diamond, solitaire engagement ring, diamond comparison, ring styles, diamond eternity band, wedding bands, round diamond, round brilliant, oval diamond, pear shape diamond, pears, pear shape, cushion brilliant, diamond shapes, diamond shape, radiant cut diamond, Diamond on January 25, 2022 by Bailey Gossett. September 17, 2021 How to Choose a Diamond Shape: Comparing Popular Diamond Shapes When shopping for a diamond engagement ring, the vast selection of diamond shapes can be overwhelming and, frankly, confusing. How can you make a center stone selection without first knowing how the diamond shape compares to similar diamond shapes? Or, what makes each diamond shape unique and covetable? Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Diamonds 101 and tagged showdown, heart shape, choosing, yellow, marquise, bride, jeweler, Brilliant Cut, emerald, 3 stone rings, pear, certifed diamonds, balancing size and quality diamond, cushion cut diamonds, bezel set bands, solitaire engagement ring, asscher cut quality, yellow gold, best rings, round diamond, round brilliant, oval diamond, diamond shapes, radiant, diamond color on September 17, 2021 by Eric Philippone. March 24, 2021 Diamonds 101: Antique Cushions & Old Mine Cuts This past year has brought a surprising resurgence of vintage-inspired looks and shapes. One of the most prevalent trending features? The antique cushion. Also commonly known as “old mine cut’, these diamonds display incredible brilliance and a distinctive look that stands out from today’s modern cuts! If you love this shape, let Lauren B guide you through the process of selecting your perfect diamond! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged laurenb, Facets, Brilliant Cut, cut, vintage, love, brilliance, color, elongated, moissanite, cushion diamonds, double halo, antique cushion, cushion halo, diamond cuts, cushion diamond, cushion brilliant, rings, diamond cut, ring, lauren b, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on March 24, 2021 by Gabby Schwarz. November 10, 2020 Lauren B STAFF SPOTLIGHT Meet Brittany! A Diamond & Design ConsultantQ: How did you get into the (diamond/jewelry) industry?"I have always had a passion for diamonds, as I have gemology in my blood from previous generations!" Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Behind the Showcase and tagged design, Brilliant Cut, cut, spotlight, lauren b staff, love, white gold, halo, earrings, wedding band, bands, yellow gold, rose gold, ring design, wedding bands, step cut, ring, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on November 10, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. September 15, 2020 IGTV Educational Series: Eye Clean Diamonds & Diamond Clarity What does EYE CLEAN mean? Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged design, virtual, laurenb, Facets, IGTV, Brilliant Cut, cut, emerald, clarity, oval, brilliance, pear, GIA, si1 clarity, si2 clarity, eye clean, eye clean diamond, clean diamonds, round brilliant, pears, cushion diamond, diamond shapes, emerald cut, diamond shape, radiant, radiant cut, diamond clarity, ring, lauren b, Diamond on September 15, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. May 21, 2020 Why You Should Consider a Fancy Shape Eternity Band Now that you’ve said yes, you’ve come to the next phase of your diamond hunt - wedding band shopping! More often than not, many people tend to gravitate towards round brilliant shaped wedding bands. This comes as no surprise, considering round shaped wedding bands are the classic standard for wedding bands. For many people, the hunt stops there. We are here to convince you why fancy-shaped eternity bands should be on your radar! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Brides Guide and tagged laurenb, fall, Brilliant Cut, cut, emerald, love, oval, pear, eternity bands, emeralds, elongated, wedding band, moissanite, bands, eternity band, wedding bands, round brilliant, pears, fancy shape, radiant, shopping, engagement ring, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on May 21, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. March 27, 2020 DIAMONDS 101: THE BOW-TIE EFFECT Though the GIA only provides a concrete cut grade for round brilliant cut diamonds, there are some extra facets of diamond quality to keep in mind when opting for a non-round stone. One of these characteristics is the bow-tie effect. In this post we’ll provide some clarity around common questions we receive regarding this non-measurable factor! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged laurenb, Facets, Brilliant Cut Diamond, Brilliant Cut, cut, clarity, oval, fancy cut, pear, GIA, round brilliant cut, elongated, selecting a diamond, round brilliant, diamond shapes, diamond shape, radiant, diamond quality, ring, diamonds on March 27, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. December 10, 2019 Compare Diamond Shapes & Cuts IGTV Compare Diamond Shapes & Cuts IGTVBack to basics: This is a full breakdown of the different diamond shapes! It can often be a confusing topic when discussing length-to-width ratios, dimensions, and the 4 C’s, but most people actually just have a hard time communicating the shape of diamond that they want. To help guide you in the right direction, we have a diamond shape chart that is featured all over our store and used for appointments as well as on our website. We use it to help distinguish the shapes from each other and help our clients use the terminology they need to properly convey the details of their dream ring! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged Facets, IGTV, Brilliant Cut, emerald, pear, color, elongated, oval diamonds, ring styles, princess cut, round brilliant, oval diamond, pears, elongated cushion, diamond shapes, rings, step cut, emerald cut, cushion cut, diamond shape, radiant, radiant cut, ring, diamonds, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on December 10, 2019 by admin. August 14, 2019 Marquise Diamond Madness Is a Marquise-Cut for you? Along with other 80’s fashion trends such as high waisted jeans, embellished dresses, and neon leggings - marquise diamonds are currently making their comeback. Although the thought of a marquise engagement ring may seem a bit old school, our modern, sleek designs bring an elegant appeal to these antique shaped stones. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Diamonds 101 and tagged Brilliant Cut, emerald, vintage, oval, trends, pear, halo, color, marquise diamonds, eye clean, cushion cut diamonds, cushion cut diamond, elongated, invisible gallery, MARQUISE DIAMOND, engagement ring style, yellow gold, diamond shapes, emerald cut, cushion cut, diamond shape, radiant cut diamond, radiant, radiant cut, engagement ring, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on August 14, 2019 by Eric Philippone. July 22, 2019 What to Look for When Picking Cushion Cut Style Diamonds Cushion cut diamonds are perhaps the most intricate of all diamond shapes. There are so many variations of cutting style and finding the right cut is crucial when it comes to picking the perfect diamond for your ring! Like all fancy shapes (non-round cut diamonds), the GIA grading report will not specify the actual cut grade of the diamond, so this makes choosing the right one for your engagement ring that much harder. The cut will make all the difference in the appearance of your diamond. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged Diamond appearance, Face-Up Appearance, Culet, Diamond Culet, Diamond Facets, Facets, antique cushion cut, antique cushion cut diamond, IGTV, Cushion Cut Ice, Crushed Ice Cut, Crushed Ice, Brilliant Cut Diamond, Brilliant Cut, cut, cushion cut diamonds, cushion cut diamond, cushion brilliant cut diamond, crushed ice diamond, antique cushion, cushion brilliant, cushion cut, diamond cut, diamonds on July 22, 2019 by admin. 10 Item(s)