Gemstones 7 items total October 14, 2021 Sapphires 101: Everything You Need to Know The sapphire gemstone is a rare and valuable stone often used as an alternative to the diamond gemstone. With a bevy of color hues, the sapphire is an intriguing gemstone that has a rich history of value and appreciation. Ancient cultures used sapphires in alchemy and religious rituals, while prominent figures like Helen of Troy, King Solomon, and Marco Polo boasted bold, ostentatious sapphires on their person as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged laurenb, emerald, sapphires, gems, three stone ring, pink sapphire, oval sapphire, sapphire rings, sapphire engagement ring, rose gold, diamond shapes, rings, ring, lauren b, engagement ring, Gemstones, Diamond on October 14, 2021 by Bailey Gossett. March 25, 2021 Q & A with Lauren B Jewelry Because this is usually a one-time purchase for many and their first foray into the diamond/engagement ring world there are usually many questions that need to be answered. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Behind the Showcase and tagged laurenb, IGTV, clarity, GIA, custom, color, three stone ring, spready diamonds, lauren b jewelry, bands, custom engagement ring, cushion brilliant, diamond shape, diamonds, Gemstones on March 25, 2021 by Eric Philippone. 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. October 3, 2019 Get To Know: Lab Grown Diamonds At 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 → 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. May 2, 2018 May Birthstone of the Month: Emerald Gemstone This month we are spotlighting one of the most popular colored gemstones - the emerald. The emerald gemstone represents renewal, rebirth, and youth, making this widely-known gem a gorgeous and meaningful birthstone. We showcase the emerald in rings, bands, and custom jewelry pieces, so there is no shortage of options for clients looking for a special May birthday bauble! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Behind the Showcase and tagged custom, color, emeralds, green colored stones, colored stones, gemstone jewelry, Gemstones on May 2, 2018 by admin. November 2, 2015 How to Pick the Stone Color That Fits You People have different strategies when choosing gemstones for their nicer jewelry pieces. Since these are meant to last longer, they need to be chosen with care, and different people consider different factors when making their choices. For instance, many people stick with their birthstones to attach some meaning to their jewelry. Others pick jewels by their meaning, since jewels, like flowers, have a language of their own. Still other shoppers try to coordinate their jewelry with their physical appearance or style preferences, so we have a few tips here to help you with that. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Diamonds 101 and tagged colored stones, gemstone jewelry, gemstone color, Stone color, jewelry, Gemstones on November 2, 2015 by admin. 7 Item(s)