radiant cut diamond 10 items total January 25, 2022 The Top 6 Shapes of 2021 “On trend” or “trendy” are not adjectives you necessarily want to describe the engagement ring you propose to your partner with; the goal is for your partner to wear their engagement ring for years to come, through short-lived shapes and fleeting fads. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101, Trending Now and tagged Facets, IGTV, Brilliant Cut, emerald, vintage, fancy cut, custom, cushion cut diamond, solitaire engagement ring, diamond comparison, ring styles, diamond eternity band, wedding bands, round diamond, round brilliant, oval diamond, pear shape diamond, pears, pear shape, cushion brilliant, diamond shapes, diamond shape, radiant cut diamond, Diamond on January 25, 2022 by Bailey Gossett. April 28, 2020 Length-to-Width Ratios: A Buyer's Guide As 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 → 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. February 18, 2020 Elongated Diamond Shapes: Emerald, Radiant, Hybrid Step-Cuts and Cushion Diamonds Elongated 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 → 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. August 23, 2019 Betches Goes Bridal: Wedding Band Shopping with Betches CEO With the launch of their latest venture, @BetchesBrides, and her upcoming wedding this summer, wedding band shopping was at the top of Betches CEO Aleen Kuperman’s list! For all the brides-to-be, @BetchesBrides is a new outlet by Betches Media that offers a behind-the-scenes look at weddings, full of resources and guides to help you navigate the ins-and-outs of wedding planning. Their blog, written in their signature tone, highlights topics like “7 Tips for Writing the Perfect Wedding Speech” and “How to Decide Who Gets a Plus One.” So, how about: where do I start when picking the right wedding band?! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Brides Guide, Trending Now, Uncategorized and tagged Betches Brides, Betches, cut, emerald, wedding planning, white gold, oval, pear, eternity bands, custom, color, yellow gold band, diamond options, elongated radiant cut, custom marquise diamond, marquise diamonds, elongated, Pave wedding band, MARQUISE DIAMOND, bands, yellow gold, diamond eternity band, wedding bands, round diamond, pear shape diamond, pear shape, emerald cut, fancy shape, radiant cut diamond, radiant, engagement rings, shopping, diamonds, engagement ring, brides, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on August 23, 2019 by Eric Philippone. August 14, 2019 Marquise Diamond Madness Is a Marquise-Cut for you? Along with other 80’s fashion trends such as high waisted jeans, embellished dresses, and neon leggings - marquise diamonds are currently making their comeback. Although the thought of a marquise engagement ring may seem a bit old school, our modern, sleek designs bring an elegant appeal to these antique shaped stones. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Diamonds 101 and tagged Brilliant Cut, emerald, vintage, oval, trends, pear, halo, color, marquise diamonds, eye clean, cushion cut diamonds, cushion cut diamond, elongated, invisible gallery, MARQUISE DIAMOND, engagement ring style, yellow gold, diamond shapes, emerald cut, cushion cut, diamond shape, radiant cut diamond, radiant, radiant cut, engagement ring, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on August 14, 2019 by Eric Philippone. November 27, 2018 THE LAUREN B. EXPERIENCE: MEET BRIANA & BEN! Here at Lauren B., we pride ourselves on making sure our clients have the same seamless ring shopping experience whether they have purchased in-store or opt to custom design an engagement ring remotely. We are honored to be a part of each of your love stories and help you with this next exciting chapter in your life! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Behind the Showcase and tagged custom design, lauren b jewelry, ring shopping, lauren b engagement rings, cushion brilliant, cushion cut, radiant cut diamond, diamond ring, lauren b, engagement ring, jewelry, Diamond on November 27, 2018 by admin. October 3, 2017 A+ GIA Report for a Perfect Radiant Cut Diamond Purchasing a fancy shape (non-round) diamond is one of the trickiest aspects of the engagement ring shopping experience. Fancy shape diamonds such as oval, radiant, cushion, emerald, princess all have a wide range of proportions, and faceting styles. This make looking at the certificate alone hard to determine how the diamond looks in real life. While adhering to certain depth and table percentages will help, there are many other factors to consider. Even in terms of color and clarity, each fancy diamond shape displays these factors differently and they vary for each individual stone. We will help point out what to look for in a perfect radiant cut diamond. For our purposes we will focus on this 2.50 carat H color/SI1 clarity radiant cut diamond: read along with its accompanying GIA report and watch this video to see how it performs in real life Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged perfect radiant cut diamond, gia report of radiant cut, fancy shape diamond cut, radiant cut diamond on October 3, 2017 by admin. January 23, 2017 Countdown: Emerging Engagement Ring Trends for 2017 2017 is off to a great start and we can already sense the hottest upcoming trends for the new year. A lot of these are based on the evolution of past styles- adding nuances and special details to keep them unique and fresh. Keep in mind these trends are not to be confused with fads which come and go very quickly- these are engagement ring styles that will have staying power for years to come so do not shy away from them! At Lauren B we are always on the cutting edge of custom engagement ring designs and the combination of our innovative styles and our clients' new ideas make for some gorgeous finished rings. While engagement ring trends take more time to evolve than fashion trends we are counting on the following styles to have a massive following in the year 2017: Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Trending Now and tagged yellow gold setting, solitaire diamond, solitaire engagement ring, cathedral engagement ring, yellow gold, custom engagement ring, radiant cut diamond, diamond ring on January 23, 2017 by admin. January 17, 2017 Diamond of the Week: 2.07 carat Radiant Cut The lowdown: 2.07 carat "cut cornered rectangular modified brilliant", more commonly referred to as a radiant cut. This diamond has a GIA certificate with grading of E color and SI1 clarity along with excellent polish and excellent symmetry. These are good stats to start with but finding the perfect loose radiant cut diamond for your custom engagement ring requires a deeper dive. There is a lot of information and details to consider many of which can not be extrapolated directly from a diamond grading report. Of course also consider the shape of the radiant cut diamond you would like; currently more clients are asking for the elongated look but do not rule out the square if that is your preference. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged elongated radiant diamond, the perfect radiant cut, 2 carat radiant cut, radiant cut diamond on January 17, 2017 by admin. September 3, 2015 The Radiant Cut Diamond The word radiant itself brings to mind the sun. It exudes brilliance and light, and that is exactly why this cut of diamond is called that. It is a unique looking cut that is very versatile because it is a combination of round brilliant, emerald, and princess cuts, making it appropriate for any style of jewelry. The radiant has the same outline shape as the emerald cut, with its trimmed corners, but is a brilliant cut, versus the emeralds step cut, so it creates the sparkle and fire of a round instead of large flashes. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged radiant cut ring, fancy shape, diamond cut, diamond shape, loose diamond, radiant cut diamond, radiant, radiant cut, lauren b, engagement ring, jewelry, Diamond on September 3, 2015 by admin. 10 Item(s)