Facets 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. October 3, 2019 Get To Know: Lab Grown DiamondsAt Lauren B, we are known for our vast selection of diamonds, moissanite, and colored gemstones - but due to popular demand, we have extended our inventory to include lab-grown diamonds as well. There can be quite a bit of mystery surrounding these stones, and how they measure up to natural diamonds and other diamond alternatives. Here is a starting guide to determine if a lab-grown stone is right for you! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101, Trending Now and tagged Facets, cut, clarity, diamond alternative, synthetic, natural, oval, fancy cut, pear, GIA, colored gemstones, gems, color, moissanites, moissanite, radiant, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, jewelry, Gemstones, Diamond on October 3, 2019 by Gabby Schwarz. July 22, 2019 What to Look for When Picking Cushion Cut Style DiamondsCushion cut diamonds are perhaps the most intricate of all diamond shapes. There are so many variations of cutting style and finding the right cut is crucial when it comes to picking the perfect diamond for your ring! Like all fancy shapes (non-round cut diamonds), the GIA grading report will not specify the actual cut grade of the diamond, so this makes choosing the right one for your engagement ring that much harder. The cut will make all the difference in the appearance of your diamond. 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