diamond shapes September 15, 2020 IGTV Educational Series: Eye Clean Diamonds & Diamond ClarityWhat does EYE CLEAN mean? 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. April 24, 2020 4 C's of Lab Grown Diamonds Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds with the same chemical composition as natural mined diamonds. Although they are man-made, they still exhibit variations across the 4C’s - Carat, Color, Clarity, & Cut. Lab-grown diamonds are a great budget-friendly option, and are typically priced around 30%-50% less than natural diamonds. In this post we’ll provide guidance on what to keep in mind when choosing a lab-grown based on the 4C’s. Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged laurenb, Facets, Brilliant Cut, cut, emerald, clarity, origin, natural, cut proportions, oval, brilliance, fancy cut, pear, GIA, color, elongated diamond shapes, round diamonds, diamond color grade, elongated, round diamond, round brilliant, diamond shapes, diamond shape, radiant, diamond color, ring, lauren b, diamonds, Diamond on April 24, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. March 27, 2020 DIAMONDS 101: THE BOW-TIE EFFECTThough 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 → 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 IGTVCompare 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 → 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. November 6, 2019 LB DIAMOND DIFFERENCE: Your Guide to Diamond PricingAt Lauren B, a frequent point of contention is diamond pricing. We recently created an IGTV story on this topic and wanted to break it down further for you here! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged jeweler, fall, IGTV, emerald, clarity, natural, oval, fancy cut, pear, color, round diamonds, si2 clarity, elongated, OVAL CUT, princess cut, round diamond, pears, pear shape, elongated cushion, diamond shapes, classic shape, emerald cut, cushion cut, fancy shape, diamond cut, diamond shape, radiant, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on November 6, 2019 by Gabby Schwarz. October 16, 2019 How to Nail the Perfect Manicure to Compliment Your Ring! Whether you just said yes and are preparing for your first public ring-selfie announcement, are days away from heading down the aisle, or just want to draw some extra attention to your beautiful rock? We have compiled below the tips and tricks to help you "nail" the perfect manicure to complement your ring! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Brides Guide, Trending Now and tagged engagement nails, nails, fall, love, winter, natural, oval, pear, halo, color, elongated cushion cut, marquise diamonds, oval halo, cushion cut diamond, elongated, MARQUISE DIAMOND, metal color, rose gold, halo ring, princess cut, pear shape diamond, pear shape, elongated cushion, diamond shapes, rings, cushion cut, diamond shape, radiant, lauren b, wedding, engagement, Hot, Diamond on October 16, 2019 by Claire Kalletta. 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 → 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. February 1, 2017 Diamond of The Week: 1.91 CaratThe Lowdown: 1.91 carat oval brilliant cut diamond with D color and SI1 clarity grade. This oval cut diamond features Excellent polish and Very good symmetry grades and is considered an Excellent cut oval diamond. The measurements on this particular diamond are 9.89 mm in length by 7.20 mm in width. While these are all the characteristics easily discerinible from the GIA report alone, we will go into depth on the characteristics of this diamond to show some more detail. Watch the video here of this oval cut diamond to get an idea of the bright white and fiery look this special oval cut has. A diamond with this quality and size combination is an amazing budget option for someone wanting a 2 carat diamond in the colorless range for a large, bright white look. Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged choosing an oval diamond, oval engagement rings, oval diamonds, OVAL CUT, engagement ring quality, ring shopping, choosing center diamond, diamond shapes, diamond color, diamond clarity, diamond advice, engagement ring on February 1, 2017 by admin. October 20, 2015 Important tips when selecting diamond quality for each shape The biggest dilemma that many of our customers face is choosing a diamond shape! Each of the different diamond cuts offer something different and can totally change the look and feel of a ring style. Once you choose the shape it is time to start considering different quality/size combinations that will work best for the cut you have selected and your target price range. Depending on whether you are going for size, quality, or both, there are many tricks that go along with each shape and I’m going to share them with you in the following post. Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged how to choose diamond quality, engagement ring quality, diamond cut quality, choosing diamond quality, diamond shapes, loose diamond, diamonds on October 20, 2015 by admin. September 18, 2015 Diamond Shapes, Lauren B StylesCan't decide which shape to select for your engagement ring? Let me try to help you with a quick crash course covering some of the more popular diamond cutsHere is a photo showing some of the more popular cuts of diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carat diamonds. As you can see all are stunning and choosing the right one for yourself is simply a matter of preference. From left to right we have: Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged princess cut, round diamond, choosing center diamond, choosing engagement ring, pear shapes, oval diamond, lauren b engagement rings, loose diamonds, diamond shapes, loose diamond, diamond advice, diamonds on September 18, 2015 by admin. Items 1 to 10 of 11 total Page:12