emerald 26 items total 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 → 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. May 5, 2020 Gemstone Spotlight: Ruby Everything you need to know about July's birthstone! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Behind the Showcase and tagged cut, emerald, spotlight, origin, natural, brilliance, sapphires, gems, color, pink sapphire, precious gem, sapphire, diamonds, jewelry, Gemstones, Diamond on May 5, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. April 28, 2020 Length-to-Width Ratios: A Buyer's Guide As 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 → 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 7, 2020 April Birthstone Gift Guide: Gorgeous Diamond Jewelry Under $1500! Everyone knows someone born in April, but the idea of shopping for their diamond birthstone can seem overwhelming! Let us help you choose thoughtful gifts for the April baby in your life without breaking the bank! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Gift Guide and tagged laurenb, cut, emerald, staff, bezel, love, pear diamond, pear, halo, tennis bracelet, necklace, pendant, earrings, bracelet, diamond jewelry, sapphires, gems, color, emerald cut diamonds, staff picks, sapphire, MARQUISE DIAMOND, yellow gold, rose gold, round diamond, pear diamonds, emerald cut, shopping, diamond ring, lauren b, diamonds, brides, wedding, Diamond on April 7, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. April 3, 2020 How To Style Your Solitaire One of the most popular desires amongst our clients is for a unique engagement ring; however, that can conflict with also wanting something traditional and timeless. One suggestion we make often at Lauren B is to opt for a more minimalistic engagement ring design, like a solitaire, as opposed to an intricate setting concept. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Brides Guide and tagged laurenb, cut, emerald, vintage, bezel, oval, pear, eternity bands, color, emeralds, wedding band, moissanite, bands, eternity band, ring design, round cut, pears, engagement rings, diamonds, engagement ring, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on April 3, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. March 31, 2020 Rings of the Royals: Standout Engagement Rings of the Royal Family From 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 → 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. February 18, 2020 Elongated Diamond Shapes: Emerald, Radiant, Hybrid Step-Cuts and Cushion Diamonds Elongated 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 → 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 → 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 10, 2019 Compare Diamond Shapes & Cuts IGTV Compare 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 → 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 Pricing At 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 → 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. August 23, 2019 Betches Goes Bridal: Wedding Band Shopping with Betches CEO With the launch of their latest venture, @BetchesBrides, and her upcoming wedding this summer, wedding band shopping was at the top of Betches CEO Aleen Kuperman’s list! For all the brides-to-be, @BetchesBrides is a new outlet by Betches Media that offers a behind-the-scenes look at weddings, full of resources and guides to help you navigate the ins-and-outs of wedding planning. Their blog, written in their signature tone, highlights topics like “7 Tips for Writing the Perfect Wedding Speech” and “How to Decide Who Gets a Plus One.” So, how about: where do I start when picking the right wedding band?! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Brides Guide, Trending Now, Uncategorized and tagged Betches Brides, Betches, cut, emerald, wedding planning, white gold, oval, pear, eternity bands, custom, color, yellow gold band, diamond options, elongated radiant cut, custom marquise diamond, marquise diamonds, elongated, Pave wedding band, MARQUISE DIAMOND, bands, yellow gold, diamond eternity band, wedding bands, round diamond, pear shape diamond, pear shape, emerald cut, fancy shape, radiant cut diamond, radiant, engagement rings, shopping, diamonds, engagement ring, brides, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on August 23, 2019 by Eric Philippone. 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 → 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. Items 13 to 24 of 26 total Page: 123