choosing your diamond quality 6 items total September 24, 2021 Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Color Most diamond engagement ring shoppers have a firm grasp of two diamond color categories: colorless diamonds and colored diamonds. You may already know that colorless diamonds are transparent stones with plenty of sparkles while colored diamonds come in yellow and black most notably. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged 2021 engagement ring trends, Face-Up Appearance, 2019 engagement ring trends, certifed diamonds, GIA, center stone carats, choose the perfect diamond carat weight, celebrity look alike, custom design, choosing engagement ring details, diamond wedding band, choosing an oval diamond, bands for three stone ring, 3 stone ring and matching band, choosing the best diamond, choosing your diamond quality, engagement ring budget, choosing an oval or round, choosing diamond quality, custom engagement ring, 3 row micropave band, choosing your diamond shape, choosing center diamond, choosing engagement ring, engagement rings on September 24, 2021 by Eric Philippone. July 23, 2021 Diamonds 101: The Oval Cut The delicate, elongated shape of the oval cut diamond paired with its subtle brilliance and narrowing effect on the finger create a coveted diamond shape made for the one-of-a-kind bride. It is no surprise that the oval cut diamond has captured the spotlight and secured itself as the most popular cut of 2021 and into the foreseeable future. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged baguette side stones, baguette, oval, fancy cut, GIA, bagutte side stones, oval diamond ratio, yellow gold engagement ring, oval cut diamonds, diamond ratios, custom design, oval halo, choosing an oval diamond, choosing the best diamond, choosing your diamond quality, choosing an oval or round, oval diamond engagement ring, split band, choosing your diamond shape, choosing center diamond, oval diamond, fancy shape, Diamond on July 23, 2021 by Eric Philippone. November 20, 2018 Coffee & Carats with LB Segment 1 Welcome to our new video series called Coffee & Carats with LB!! “Lights, Camera, Coffee, Carats.... Action” We are here to give you your morning dose of all things Diamond and Jewelry related. Advice, tips and tricks, jewelry favorites and q&a's from your Lauren B Fam! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged custom design, choosing your diamond quality, ring shopping, choosing center diamond, cushion brilliant, diamond advice, diamond ring, lauren b, jewelry, Diamond on November 20, 2018 by admin. April 13, 2017 "Eye Clean"- What Does It Really Mean? What is An "Eye Clean" Diamond?Buying a diamond is not the easiest task. At the end of the day the goal is a to have a diamond that sparkles beautifully and looks good to your eyes. Eye clean is a term you will hear often and a lot of people ask us what is the true meaning. The most basic definition that we can give is that to the naked and unaided human eye the diamond appears to be clear of imperfections. So when does "eye clean" become relevant? Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged GIA certificate, selecting diamond center, flawless diamond, round brilliant cut, si1 clarity, si2 clarity, eye clean, eye clean diamond, choosing your diamond quality, diamond clarity on April 13, 2017 by admin. September 16, 2016 QUALITY CONTROL PART II: Princess, Emerald, Asscher and Radiant Today we are going to be discussing some more diamond quality recommendations broken down by diamond shape. The diamond cuts we will be diving into today are princess, emerald, asscher, and radiant cut. What these shapes all have in common is a square or rectangular shape giving them an edgy appeal and lots of shine! As with all fancy shape diamonds choosing the perfect one can be very challenging because there are so many variations on their cut and quality to consider, much of which cannot be concluded from reading the diamond certificate alone. Let's try to break things down for you here Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged length to width ratio fancy shape diamonds, color for emerald cut, emerald cut lauren b, proportion radiant cut, radiant cut diamond quality, emerald cut qualities, asscher cut quality, princess cut quality, choosing your diamond quality on September 16, 2016 by admin. August 24, 2016 Finding Your Sweet Spot for Diamond Size and Quality A question we get asked often is what color, clarity and cut is the best? The truth is that there is not just one right answer. Not only will the answer be different for every diamond shape, it will also vary based on someone's personal opinion and the way you perceive diamond quality to your eye. The main goal for your diamond is to maximize your budget. Maximizing your budget entails balancing the size, color, cut, clarity, and shape to be the best it can be without over spending. In general we don't believe you should work in extremes by focusing on just one category and over-sacrificing on another. Here are a few tips we suggest for you to aid you in the diamond selection process: Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged color clarity, what is better color or clarity, choosing the best diamond, choosing your diamond quality, diamond four c's, diamond quality tips, engagement ring quality, choosing diamond quality, diamond color on August 24, 2016 by admin. 6 Item(s)