469 items total November 23, 2015 Double your Halo, Double the Fun While not as popular as the classic single halo styles more commonly seen on our custom rings, the double halo can certainly jazz up the look and increase the sparkle factor of any center diamond. These designs feature two rows of diamonds around the main the center-stone. In most cases, these diamonds are set in a tiered formation where the row closest to the main stone is set slightly higher than the row on the outer edge. By doing so you create a clear distinction between each one and allow each row to sparkle freely without looking like one cluttered disc of diamonds. In many instances, both rows will feature colorless diamonds but you can always add a touch of color with pink or yellow diamonds to add some more flavor to your look. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details and tagged two row halo, double halo engagement ring, halo ring, double halo on November 23, 2015 by admin. November 19, 2015 Fall Proposal Ideas Here at Lauren B Jewelry, we love hearing all of the different proposal techniques that are used by our clients. Over the years, we have heard some amazing stories, and some of those ideas could be duplicated to help you make your engagement something really special. If you are planning to propose this fall, then consider some of these fabulous fall proposal ideas. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Brides Guide and tagged proposing, proposal ideas, Seasonal engagement tips, Autumn wedding proposal, Fall proposal ideas, proposal on November 19, 2015 by admin. November 17, 2015 Top 5 mistakes made by men when engagement ring shopping Shopping for an engagement ring can be a very daunting task for someone as this is probably the first, and hopefully last, time they are venturing into the world of diamonds and ring designs. While there are so many different factors and details to be on the lookout for, there are a few key points that all guys (or girls) should always keep fresh in their minds to ensure they end up with the perfect ring for their significant other. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Trending Now and tagged ring shopping mistakes, shopping for an engagement, mistake ring, engagement ring mistakes, engagement ring shopping on November 17, 2015 by admin. November 10, 2015 The Cushion Question: which one is right for you? The cushion cut is the most diverse and varied diamond cut out there. When looking at cushions, the first thing to keep in mind that even when looking at similar carat weight, color, and clarity stones, each will be different from the next. This is why it is imperative to see the diamond in person, or via video/photo, prior to purchasing and comparing it with a few different options so you can see what you like best. Here are a few reasons why each cushion cut is so unique: Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged modified cushion cut, loose diamond comparison, cushion cut loose, cushion appearance, antique cushion, elongated cushion, cushion brilliant on November 10, 2015 by admin. November 5, 2015 Five Reasons Why You Should Consider a Diamond with Fluorescence Diamond fluorescence is one of the most misunderstood concepts in terms of diamond quality. Many people feel that fluorescence is a bad thing, but in reality a majority of the time, fluorescence works in favor of the diamond or has no effect. To understand a bit more about fluorescence, see this link from GIA that explains the concept. Basically, fluorescence is an inherent quality in the diamond and a diamond with these characteristics will glow a particular color when exposed to UV light most diamonds fluoresce blue while rare diamonds will fluoresce yellow, green, or white. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged fluorescent diamonds, fluorescence, diamond fluorescence, diamond quality on November 5, 2015 by admin. November 3, 2015 Re-setting your Engagement Ring: what can you do with your old mounting? There are endless reasons as to why you would want to re-set your center diamond into a new mounting? Tired of your old setting, not happy with the quality of the ring, was not a design you truly wanted (despite the best intentions of your partner) or fell head over heals with a design you saw on Lauren B's Instagram account ;) When updating a ring or remounting your center diamond, there is always the question: well what can I do with my old mounting (setting)?! There are a number of different options, some naturally more cost-effective than others. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details and tagged selling your old mounting, ring reset, reset ring, remounting your engagement ring, trading in your old setting, resetting engagement ring on November 3, 2015 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. October 27, 2015 Large Diamond Bands: how to wear them? Many of our Lauren B ladies love the look of larger style diamond wedding and eternity bands. There are several design options and diamond shape/size combinations to consider for these and picking the right one will depend on how you plan to wear it. Some styles may complement your engagement ring. Others, however may be more suited for wearing on your other hand as to not detract from your engagement ring. Let's break it down here: Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details on October 27, 2015 by admin. October 23, 2015 Important Tips to Keep Your Rings Clean and Sparkling There is nothing that makes us cringe more than when a client walks in with their once beautiful engagement ring that has lost its luster and no longer shines. The reason for this is dirt and the solution is just as easy. Diamonds love dust, fingerprints, dirt and water and by nature have properties that make them sticky and prone to attracting surface grime. These rare gems can get dirty rather quickly and if not cared for properly can have a very negative impact on your once special ring. When a diamond ring is contaminated it loses it sparkle/brilliance because it becomes clouded with debris and light that was freely traveling in and out of the diamond to create its sparkle, is now inhibited. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Brides Guide, Trending Now and tagged cleaning tips for diamonds, cleaning diamonds, cleaning tips for engagement ring, keeping your engagement ring clean, how to clean your ring, cleaning ring, cleaning your engagement ring, clean diamonds on October 23, 2015 by admin. October 20, 2015 Important tips when selecting diamond quality for each shape The biggest dilemma that many of our customers face is choosing a diamond shape! Each of the different diamond cuts offer something different and can totally change the look and feel of a ring style. Once you choose the shape it is time to start considering different quality/size combinations that will work best for the cut you have selected and your target price range. Depending on whether you are going for size, quality, or both, there are many tricks that go along with each shape and I’m going to share them with you in the following post. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged how to choose diamond quality, engagement ring quality, diamond cut quality, choosing diamond quality, diamond shapes, loose diamond, diamonds on October 20, 2015 by admin. October 16, 2015 Engraving something special in your engagement ring or wedding band Adding an inscription to your engagement ring or wedding band adds a very special personal touch to your ring. It makes for an amazing surprise once the receiver sees the unique message you picked out for them. Engravings are usually done on the interior of the wedding band or engagement ring (see photo to the left) and are normally only visible to the wearer when the ring is removed. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Brides Guide and tagged message to engrave, engrave engagement ring, hand engraving, engraving your engagement ring on October 16, 2015 by admin. October 13, 2015 Expert Advice: Split Band Engagement Rings At Lauren B we are a big fan of split band style rings because of the special detail it adds to the ring. Split band styles can give a nice amount of finger coverage and create the illusion of a very polished, structured ring design. There are lots of ways to approach this design and each one comes with different details. Generally speaking, split band engagement ring designs work better with elongated stones and for people with longer fingers because it allows more room for the design to take shape. There are of course many varieties of split which give you the versatility to include with most any center diamond shape and overall engagement ring design. From wide splits to tight splits, halos and non-halos, the options are endless and we will try to break it down here with insight from our in house designer. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details and tagged diamond split engagement rings, ring styles, split band styles, split bands, split engagement rings, split band, dual band on October 13, 2015 by admin. Items 421 to 432 of 469 total Page: 1...353637...40