Diamonds 101 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. 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. March 24, 2020 How Important is Fluorescence?When shopping for a diamond or an engagement ring, one of the first (and most commonly asked) questions is: How much does a diamond cost?The next question is: What can I sacrifice to save money and get the best value?Buying a diamond can be tricky, but one of the areas where we suggest some flexibility is in the Fluorescence grade. This may be shocking considering the confusion that generally surrounds this topic, but read on and we’ll explain why! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged cut, clarity, natural, brilliance, pear, GIA, color, diamond fluorescence, shopping, ring, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, Diamond on March 24, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. March 20, 2020 Secrets of Diamond Buying: Millimeter SpreadWhen it comes to purchasing a diamond, the initial stages might make it seem as though it’s all about the color and clarity grade. However, at Lauren B, we’ve mastered the art of the entire diamond selection process to ensure our own inventory is made up of exceptional options for your engagement ring. Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged clarity, oval, pear, GIA, diamond selection, color, GIA certificate, oval diamonds, oval diamond, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, Diamond on March 20, 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. Items 1 to 10 of 104 total Page:12345...11
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