The delicate, elongated shape of the oval cut diamond paired with its subtle brilliance and narrowing effect on the finger create a coveted diamond shape made for the one-of-a-kind bride. It is no surprise that the oval cut diamond has captured the spotlight and secured itself as the most popular cut of 2021 and into the foreseeable future.

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In the first blog of our two-part series on custom engagement rings we are going to go over the basics of custom designs and why a shopper may, or may not, choose to go this route when purchasing their ring.  This will be followed up with a step-by-step guide on how to approach the process.

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Names: Jordan Wessel and Brendan Canova

Ages: 27 & 28

Lauren B Design Consultant: Kathryn Rawlick

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 Oval diamonds have surged in popularity in recent years thanks to the likes of many celebrities like Blake Lively and Haley Bieber. This elongated shape gained it's favor among many clients because of the spread, sparkle, and softness the oval naturally exudes. With an abundance of shapes available on the diamond market, choosing which shape best describes your love is no easy feat! Whether you are considering an oval or already have your heart set on one, we have outlined what you need to know about this beautiful shape before taking your next step. Prepare to be oval-whelmed! Continue reading →

When it comes to purchasing a diamond, the initial stages might make it seem as though it’s all about the color and clarity grade. However, at Lauren B, we’ve mastered the art of the entire diamond selection process to ensure our own inventory is made up of exceptional options for your engagement ring. Continue reading →

Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Rings IGTV

Welcome back! This IGTV segment focuses on our most popular halo designs featuring oval-shaped center stones. They look similar at first glance, however, we will take a closer look at the differences between these styles - just like we would in a Lauren B appointment! Although we are specifically looking at ovals this time, any of these designs can be made for any size or shape center stone! Continue reading →

Compare Diamond Shapes & Cuts IGTV

Back 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!

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The holiday season is here again! Are you listening, Santa?!

At Lauren B, we have an entire collection of brand new pieces that you should add to your wishlist ASAP! The best part? All of the jewelry items shown are under $2000! Keep reading!! Continue reading →

Lauren B takes on the city to help you find your perfect proposal location

Getting engaged is arguably one of the most important and sentimental moments in life. Bending down on one knee to ask your person for forever is nerve-racking all on its own. Add the pressure of planning the perfect proposal, and a lot of stress can come from something that should bring nothing but joy and excitement to your life. That’s why we started our NYC proposal series on the Lauren B Instagram page. Being based in the city, we have countless beautiful proposal locations in our backyard, and we want to help make this process as seamless for you as possible. 

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No matter what the budget, the oval cut can be incorporated into your very own custom design and here are a few ideas on how to maximize this look without breaking the bank! The oval cut is the one top trending shapes for this year and for good reason! It's elongated appearance looks flattering on many hand types and they have a big face up look to them making them a great value option. However, oval diamonds are also one of the more expensive diamond cuts available due to being rare- simply not as many of them exist as they have only been around since 1957! We've compiled a list of five ways to hop on the oval trending train without breaking the bank. The oval shape + a high quality setting are the most important parts of this equation. There are plenty of stones available in an oval shape other than diamond Continue reading →