fancy cut 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. 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. 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. 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. October 26, 2018 The Perfect Cushion Cut DiamondFor today’s diamond tutorial we are taking a closer look at one of the most popular fancy shapes – the cushion! Follow along with our in-depth video comparison and read carefully, as the cushion is one of the most varied and perplexing diamond cuts available on the market! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged fancy cut, diamond selection, custom design, cushion brilliant, cushion cut, diamonds on October 26, 2018 by admin. October 8, 2018 The Perfect Pear DiamondThere’s no mistaking – 2018 has been the year of the pear diamond! This diamond shape has been one of the most popularized trends this year at Lauren B. Our clients are flocking to them more and more due to their large face-up dimensions and distinctive asymmetrical look. We thought it was time to dig a little deeper and offer our clients a quick tutorial on pear shapes – what to look for, what to ignore, and how to know when you’ve found your perfect diamond! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged fancy cut, pear diamond, pear, custom design, diamond education, engagement ring on October 8, 2018 by admin. 7 Item(s)