Diamonds 101 March 24, 2021 DIAMONDS 101: ANTIQUE CUSHIONS AKA 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 → 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. February 3, 2021 Engagement Ring Trend Predictions 2021New year, new rings! At Lauren B, one (maybe the only?) awesome thing about 2020 was that it brought about new inspiration amongst our clients for creative and original diamond rings. Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Diamonds 101, Trending Now and tagged oval, solitaire engagement ring, cushion diamonds, antique cushion, ring styles, diamond ring, Diamond on February 3, 2021 by Your Name. December 31, 2020 Diamonds: How to Buy, A Beginner’s GuideAs someone who has been in the jewelry trade for close to 15 years, I know just how hard it is to understand all the details and nuances to look for when purchasing a diamond. It took me many years to confidently know what to look for when buying them for our inventory and I still find myself learning something new each day. Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on December 31, 2020 by Eric Philippone. December 7, 2020 Diamond Ring MisconceptionsWe’ve broken down a few of the most common and prevalent Diamond Ring Misconceptions to help you better navigate through the engagement ring process successfully! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged design, laurenb, fall, Facets, IGTV, cut, clarity, natural, white gold, brilliance, pear, GIA, bridal jewelry, custom jewelry, custom, color, si2 clarity, custom ring design, metal color, yellow gold, rose gold, custom ring, fluorescence, round brilliant, fancy shape, diamond shape, engagement rings, diamond ring, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, brides, engagement, Diamond on December 7, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. November 25, 2020 Most Popular Diamond Shapes Countdown 2020Like any fashion, engagement ring trends change over time; that goes for both the overall design of the ring and the center-stone shape itself. In this post, we are going to focus on the Most Popular Diamond Shapes as it stands near the end of the year 2020. Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on November 25, 2020 by Eric Philippone. 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. June 23, 2020 Diamond Spotlight: Ovals Oval diamonds have surged in popularity in recent years thanks to the likes of many celebrities like Blake Lively and Haley Bieber. This elongated shape gained it's favor among many clients because of the spread, sparkle, and softness the oval naturally exudes. With an abundance of shapes available on the diamond market, choosing which shape best describes your love is no easy feat! Whether you are considering an oval or already have your heart set on one, we have outlined what you need to know about this beautiful shape before taking your next step. Prepare to be oval-whelmed! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged spotlight, love, natural, oval, pear, fluorescence, colored stones, oval diamond, pears, jewelry, Diamond on June 23, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. 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 → 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. April 28, 2020 Length-to-Width Ratios: A Buyer's GuideAs if buying a diamond wasn’t complicated enough, an added element that goes beyond the basic 4C’s requires additional consideration: diamond ratios. Luckily, this uncharted territory isn’t as difficult to understand as one might think! In an effort to ease your diamond buying experience, we’ve simplified what you need to know about measurement ratios to help get you to the finish line of finding your perfect diamond! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged laurenb, fall, Facets, emerald, natural, oval, brilliance, pear, GIA, gems, round diamonds, emerald cut diamonds, diamond ratios, GIA certificate, elongated, cushion appearance, round diamond, elongated cushion, step cut, emerald cut, cushion cut, fancy shape, diamond shape, radiant cut diamond, radiant, radiant cut, ring, lauren b, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on April 28, 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. Items 1 to 10 of 109 total Page:12345...11
(212) 869-4731
(212) 869-4731
