elongated 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. May 21, 2020 Why You Should Consider a Fancy Shape Eternity BandNow that you’ve said yes, you’ve come to the next phase of your diamond hunt - wedding band shopping! More often than not, many people tend to gravitate towards round brilliant shaped wedding bands. This comes as no surprise, considering round shaped wedding bands are the classic standard for wedding bands. For many people, the hunt stops there. We are here to convince you why fancy-shaped eternity bands should be on your radar! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Brides Guide and tagged laurenb, fall, Brilliant Cut, cut, emerald, love, oval, pear, eternity bands, emeralds, elongated, wedding band, moissanite, bands, eternity band, wedding bands, round brilliant, pears, fancy shape, radiant, shopping, engagement ring, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on May 21, 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 31, 2020 Rings of the Royals: Standout Engagement Rings of the Royal FamilyFrom a young age, little girls everywhere grow up fantasizing about becoming a princess and all of the splendor associated with such a title. As we grow older, the harsh realities of not living at Buckingham Palace and having high tea with her most royal majesty bi-weekly, start to kick in. This reality check doesn’t stop us from fawning over the royal family, or wanting the fairytale ending we deserve! These ladies wrote the book on timeless elegance, so it only makes sense to look to them for ring inspiration when writing the next chapter of our happily ever after! Here are our favorite standout rings of the royal family. Continue reading → This entry was posted in Trending Now and tagged laurenb, cut, emerald, origin, white gold, oval, pear, halo, custom, round diamonds, sapphire, elongated, yellow gold, ring design, proposing, ring reset, round diamond, elongated cushion, emerald cut, engagement rings, diamond ring, diamonds, propose, engagement ring, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on March 31, 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. February 18, 2020 Elongated Diamond Shapes: Emerald, Radiant, Hybrid Step-Cuts and Cushion DiamondsElongated Diamond Shapes: Emerald, Radiant, Hybrid Step-Cuts, and Cushion Diamonds It is no secret that elongated cut diamonds are the ideal center-stone shape for many clients. These diamonds look larger on the hand because they cover more real estate lengthwise on the finger. Each of the shapes shown below are also cut in square varieties, however we are finding that the elongated ones are all the rage now! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged laurenb, Face-Up Appearance, Culet, Facets, emerald, clarity, pear, GIA, custom, color, elongated diamond shapes, elongated, cushion diamonds, cushion diamond, step cut, emerald cut, cushion cut, diamond shape, radiant cut diamond, radiant, radiant cut, engagement rings, lauren b, engagement ring, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on February 18, 2020 by admin. 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 → 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. December 27, 2019 Top 5 Engagement Ring Trends of 2019 Another year passes at Lauren B Jewelry with new styles and trends popping up every season! A look back at 2019 shows just how much tastes have changed, as well as designs that maintain consistent popularity. Let’s see what our clients liked best! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Trending Now and tagged cut, love, origin, white gold, oval, pear, halo, custom, color, elongated radiant cut, elongated, invisible gallery, two-tone ring, moissanite, engagement ring trends, yellow gold, yellow and rose gold, rose gold, ring styles, split band styles, split band, pears, rings, radiant, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on December 27, 2019 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. Items 1 to 10 of 15 total Page:12
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