diamond alternative 6 items total March 4, 2021 Custom Engagement Rings | Part 1 In the first blog of our two-part series on custom engagement rings we are going to go over the basics of custom designs and why a shopper may, or may not, choose to go this route when purchasing their ring. This will be followed up with a step-by-step guide on how to approach the process. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Behind the Showcase and tagged instagram, diamond alternative, lauren b jewelry, custom engagement rings, oval diamond engagement ring, oval diamond, lauren b, engagement ring on March 4, 2021 by Aric Lauren B. May 15, 2020 The Mohs Scale: Why Durability is Important When shopping for fine jewelry, especially engagement rings, it is important to keep in mind the durability of the gemstones you are considering. Durability will not only impact the stone type you choose, but also how you wear your jewelry, when you wear it, and how you care for it. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged laurenb, jeweler, emerald, diamond alternative, GIA, gems, color, aquamarine, sapphire, wedding band, moissanite, bands, how to clean your ring, wedding bands, engagement rings, shopping, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Gemstones, Diamond on May 15, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. January 9, 2020 Top 5 Engagement Ring Trend Predictions for 2020 It’s the beginning of a new decade - and that means new trends are coming! At Lauren B, we have a new roster of predictions for styles and center stones that we think clients will love!! Check out the following for more details on our top 5 upcoming engagement ring trends for 2020! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Trending Now and tagged cut, emerald, vintage, love, diamond alternative, natural, oval, brilliance, fancy cut, halo, eternity bands, gems, custom, color, elongated, moissanite, engagement ring trends, bands, diamond eternity band, diamond cuts, step cut, diamond cut, radiant, engagement rings, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, Hot, jewelry, Diamond on January 9, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. October 3, 2019 Get To Know: Lab Grown Diamonds At Lauren B, we are known for our vast selection of diamonds, moissanite, and colored gemstones - but due to popular demand, we have extended our inventory to include lab-grown diamonds as well. There can be quite a bit of mystery surrounding these stones, and how they measure up to natural diamonds and other diamond alternatives. Here is a starting guide to determine if a lab-grown stone is right for you! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101, Trending Now and tagged Facets, cut, clarity, diamond alternative, synthetic, natural, oval, fancy cut, pear, GIA, colored gemstones, gems, color, moissanites, moissanite, radiant, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, jewelry, Gemstones, Diamond on October 3, 2019 by Gabby Schwarz. March 21, 2019 Why Should You Buy A Harro Gem? If you follow us on Instagram, you know we are obsessed with our Moissanites! For a long time, we only sold the timeless Charles & Colvard option, but just over a year ago, we released rings featuring Harro Gem moissanite center stones. Since then, we have more requests than ever for this customizable and colorless diamond alternative! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged diamond alternative, synthetic, harro gem, moissanite, diamond comparison on March 21, 2019 by admin. November 30, 2018 UNCOVERING MYTHS ON MOISSANITE: Natural & Synthetic Moissanite: If you’ve been on our website or social media pages, you’ve probably heard of it! What you may not know is the stone’s origin, and that it occurs both naturally in the earth AND can be produced artificially to be used for the same purpose as diamonds – both industrially and in jewelry. Let’s look at the differences between natural and synthetic moissanite, and its important place in the history of YOUR potential engagement ring! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged moissanite history, origin, diamond alternative, synthetic, natural, moissanite on November 30, 2018 by admin. 6 Item(s)