ring March 24, 2021 DIAMONDS 101: ANTIQUE CUSHIONS AKA OLD MINE CUTS This past year has brought a surprising resurgence of vintage-inspired looks and shapes. One of the most prevalent trending features? The antique cushion. Also commonly known as “old mine cut’, these diamonds display incredible brilliance and a distinctive look that stands out from today’s modern cuts! If you love this shape, let Lauren B guide you through the process of selecting your perfect diamond! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged laurenb, Facets, Brilliant Cut, cut, vintage, love, brilliance, color, elongated, moissanite, cushion diamonds, double halo, antique cushion, cushion halo, diamond cuts, cushion diamond, cushion brilliant, rings, diamond cut, ring, lauren b, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on March 24, 2021 by Gabby Schwarz. February 3, 2021 Lauren B Client Spotlight: Meet Jordan and Brendan!Names: Jordan Wessel and Brendan CanovaAges: 27 & 28Lauren B Design Consultant: Kathryn Rawlick Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Trending Now and tagged appointment, virtual, nyc, holidays, spotlight, staff, clarity, oval, halo, custom, color, 2 carat round diamond comparison, 14k rose gold wedding ring, adding detail to a solitaire ring, ring design, ring shopping, oval diamond, ring, lauren b, proposal, jewelry, Diamond on February 3, 2021 by Your Name. November 19, 2020 Try on Rings From HomeAre you based outside of New York City? Have you paused your plans to come to Lauren B due to COVID? Were you planning on working remotely but still wish you could try on one of our gorgeous engagement rings? Ladies and gentlemen, we have great news: Ring GIFS are now up on Instagram, which means you can now try on tons of our beautiful rings virtually! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Brides Guide, Trending Now and tagged instagram, gif, bridal jewelry, lauren b custom styles, custom engagement ring lauren b, ring, Diamond on November 19, 2020 by Claire Kalletta. November 10, 2020 Lauren B STAFF SPOTLIGHTMeet Brittany! A Diamond & Design ConsultantQ: How did you get into the (diamond/jewelry) industry?"I have always had a passion for diamonds, as I have gemology in my blood from previous generations!" Continue reading → This entry was posted in Behind the Showcase and tagged design, Brilliant Cut, cut, spotlight, lauren b staff, love, white gold, halo, earrings, wedding band, bands, yellow gold, rose gold, ring design, wedding bands, step cut, ring, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on November 10, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. September 15, 2020 IGTV Educational Series: Eye Clean Diamonds & Diamond ClarityWhat does EYE CLEAN mean? Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged design, virtual, laurenb, Facets, IGTV, Brilliant Cut, cut, emerald, clarity, oval, brilliance, pear, GIA, si1 clarity, si2 clarity, eye clean, eye clean diamond, clean diamonds, round brilliant, pears, cushion diamond, diamond shapes, emerald cut, diamond shape, radiant, radiant cut, diamond clarity, ring, lauren b, Diamond on September 15, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. July 20, 2020 Are You Ready for a Lauren B Virtual Appointment? This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged design, computer, appointment, virtual, laurenb, moissanite, ring, lauren b, jewelry, Diamond on July 20, 2020 by Eric Philippone. May 8, 2020 Quarantine Proposal Ideas: Can't Stop LB Love! All over the world, COVID-19 has canceled planned proposals that would have taken place on vacations, romantic dinner-dates, and with friends and family around. News of several couples being forced to cancel engagement parties and weddings is everywhere, but it should not deter you from your decision to start your life with your significant other! We have many clients who already have purchased a ring, are in the process of doing so, or are thinking about inquiring to get the process started, however, today's couples are faced with a common question: How can I propose in quarantine? Lauren B is here to remind you that love is not canceled with five unique and creative ways to pop the question! Continue reading → This entry was posted in Trending Now and tagged laurenb, wine, love, custom, proposing, proposal ideas, ring, lauren b, propose, wedding, engagement, proposal, Hot, jewelry on May 8, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. April 28, 2020 Length-to-Width Ratios: A Buyer's GuideAs 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 → 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. 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. Items 1 to 10 of 24 total Page:123