Diamonds 101 154 items total April 24, 2024 Lab Diamonds: Benefits and Differences With the rise in popularity of lab diamonds in the market, there has been a lot of debate about the benefits and differences between them and natural diamonds. We are not here to push one over the other, we simply want to make sure everyone is educated on the facts. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on April 24, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. April 15, 2024 Unique Diamond Cuts The way a diamond is cut unlocks a whole new dimension of sparkle, fire, and personality. While the round brilliant will forever be the quintessential staple shape, a captivating array of unique cuts awaits discovery. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of unique diamond cuts. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on April 15, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. April 7, 2024 Diamond Face-Off: Cushion vs. Radiant Cushions and radiants may appear similar at first glance, but these two brilliant cuts have have a few distinct differences. How do these shapes compare: Cushion vs. Radiant. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on April 7, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. March 31, 2024 All About Yellow Diamonds Like color gemstones, diamonds come in all sorts of fancy colors–most popular being yellow. While colorless diamonds are the traditional choice, the second most popular option for diamond center stones is a yellow diamond. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101, Trending Now on March 31, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. February 22, 2024 Antique Cuts: Old European Cut vs. Old Mine Cut Rounds and Cushions are old diamond cuts. However, the brilliant faceting patterns that are popular today were not the original way these diamond shapes were cut. Originally known as Old European Cuts and Old Mine Cuts, the evolution of these two antique cuts is quite similar. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on February 22, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. December 26, 2023 Diamonds 101: The Princess Cut Princess cut diamonds are true squares; they are the only popularized shape with pointed corners whereas most other shapes have rounded corners or cut corners. Is this royal shape the center stone for you? Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on December 26, 2023 by Bailey Gossett. October 23, 2023 Diamond Face-Off: Modified Brilliant vs. Antique Cushions Unlike other gem cuts, cushions have more than one popular type of cut: the Modified Brilliant Cut and the Antique Cushion Cut, also known as the Old Mine Cut. Modified brilliant cushion cuts have always been one of the top five most popular options for engagement rings, but in the last year, antique cushions have slowly been moving their way up. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on October 23, 2023 by Bailey Gossett. August 21, 2023 Diamonds 101: The Marquise Cut Marquise cut diamonds are oval, with sharply pointed ends. Slim and graceful, they’re equally at home in engagement rings and wedding bands. The elongated shape is not just beautiful but also makes the wearer’s fingers seem longer and slimmer. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on August 21, 2023 by Bailey Gossett. August 4, 2023 Diamonds 101: The Asscher Cut Resembling the emerald cut, the Asscher cut offers excellent clarity and plenty of fire, combined with symmetry not found with other cuts. We love it so much at Lauren B, we made it our logo! Is it the right center stone for you? Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on August 4, 2023 by Bailey Gossett. July 7, 2023 Most Common Lab Diamond Misconceptions Though lab diamonds have been around for decades and are constantly growing in popularity, several common misconceptions still plague the industry. The truth is, lab-grown diamonds are a less expensive, equally beautiful, and equally real option. But we’ll arrive at that point after addressing the different incorrect ideas some people tend to hold about lab diamonds. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on July 7, 2023 by Bailey Gossett. May 31, 2023 The Lauren B Guide to Gem Cuts Gemstones come in all shapes and cuts. From the classic round brilliant to modern hybrid cuts, each shape and cut has a unique quality that sets it apart from the others. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Diamonds 101 on May 31, 2023 by Bailey Gossett. May 26, 2023 An In-Depth Look at CVD vs. HPHT Lab-grown diamonds are at the center of constant debate in engagement ring circles, although the oldest of those discussions is officially put to rest. Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. However, just because they are created in a laboratory doesn’t mean they’re all created using the same process. Introducing CVD vs. HPHT. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on May 26, 2023 by Bailey Gossett. Items 1 to 12 of 154 total Page:123...13