Styles & Details

Engagement planning is an exciting time. Not only do you get to enjoy the prospect of wedding planning without being in the stressful thick of it, you also get to do detective work to discover what kind of engagement ring you should choose to ask your important question- Will you marry me? Many of our customers want to keep their engagements traditional and maintain secrecy in planning the whole affair. If you're excited about the idea of surprising your future fiancé, read this article to get a better idea of the ways that you can find out the size, cut, setting, and additional features of your engagement ring. We'll give you helpful advice about the methods you can use to make sure that the ring you choose will be perfect.

Preliminary Planning for Choosing Your Ring

The first thing you should do in the process of choosing an engagement ring is make a plan. You should look over your finances and figure out a budget and time frame in which you will want to have your ring finished. It's important to be realistic about your budget, and to know that many factors go into the value of a ring, so there are many combinations of features that will lead to the creation of a beautiful engagement ring. Next, make sure that you know when you're going to ask the important question. Choosing a ring will take time, as will the actual creation of the ring itself.

Do Some Investigation Work

Keeping engagement planning a secret can take a lot of work. However, the traditional surprise is one of the most exciting ways to begin an engagement. To find out what type of engagement ring your significant other would like, you can observe her style and take note of what type of metals she usually wears. Most people either wear gold or metals with a silver hue. Gold and platinum are the most popular band and setting materials, so choosing between them will be a good starting task. Then, take into account practical considerations. We find that people with jobs that require them to use their hands often, like nursing or other professions, prefer lower settings to prevent damage to the diamond.

One of the most important sources of information is often your significant other's friends and family members. They might have information about what type of ring she's hinted about wanting in the past, or she may have complimented a friend's engagement ring. Is she simple and understated type They will also have insights into her personal style and things she wouldn't like. You can also borrow one of her rings, hopefully in secret, to find out her ring size.

Talk with Your Jeweler

When all your information is collected, you can talk with us about your findings and discover more about the types of rings that are popular and what aspects of engagement rings come together to produce beautiful products. We are great at listening and giving helpful advice.

Engagement rings come in a variety of styles and shapes. Not only are the cuts and types of stones, such as diamonds, sapphires, and rubies, important for the overall look of the engagement ring, but the coordination of these elements with the band design and metal will also balance the overall beauty of the ring. Here we'll list and describe the top sought-after styles so that you'll know some of the elements you'd like to include in your ring. As always, we're here to help you navigate the different types of rings on the market so you can find the perfect one that's sure to be the center of attention.

The Popular Styles Today

Solitaire: This style incorporates a single diamond. Because the diamond will be the center of focus, the solitaire classically includes a stone with a brilliant cut, which provides the most symmetrical facet balance and resulting brilliance. A number of settings are popular with the solitaire style, which will impact how high the diamond sits above the band.

Halo: This ring style is formed when a central diamond is surrounded by a ring of smaller stones, diamonds or others, this style provides a frame for the central stone. You can customize the color and cut of the stones to create a unique look for your halo engagement ring.

Three-stone: Clients often ask for a ring with three stones set on a gold, silver, or platinum band. Three stones are visually well-balanced and can feature the same repeated cut or color of stones, or can be different to produce a different look.

Pave: These rings feature lots of small stones set closed together, like a road paved with shiny, brilliant cobbles that happen to be diamonds. This style can produce a beautiful effect and can be customized with different alternating patterns of color and cuts of small stones around the band or near a central diamond.

Channel-set: Often rectangular diamonds are set into a metal channel, creating a continuous flow of shine. You can incorporate this style with others to create a unique engagement ring.

When a couple gets engaged, one of the most important things they must consider is the ring. Yes, their partner is obviously important, but that's not something that can be purchased. When it comes to symbols of a wedding, nothing else is as important as the ring. They symbolize an eternal bond and show love, support, compassion, and commitment to a couple's bright future.

Because engagement rings are so important, nobody should be forced to settle for a ring they don't like. No, a ring should be an outward expression of an individual's love and a direct reflection of their personality. So how can someone make sure to get a ring that meets their needs? By creating and designing their own custom engagement rings in New York. Here are a few things everyone should know about custom engagement rings.

• Custom rings do not need to be expensive. It's common to think that custom is another word for expensive. Most customizable objects or goods cost more because they require more work to create. But when it comes to engagement rings, most companies like can provide shoppers with great custom rings for about the same price as one from off the shelf.
• Custom rings can mean something an individual (or couple) designs from the ground up or something as simple as selecting a setting and a stone. When looking for custom jewelry, it's important to know that some places offer more customization options than others. It is possible to work with a designer and craft a truly unique and one of a kind ring. Keep in mind that this level of customization might cost more than selecting a setting and a stone separately.
• Customized rings don't need to take the traditional shape and size most engagement rings do. If a buyer wants a large ring with a fingernail sized pear in the center, a custom jewelry store can design just that. Rings and jewelry are all about personalization, so it's little wonder to know that customizing can take on a variety of forms.
• An extensive knowledge of design is not required to build a truly unique piece of jewelry. Most custom jewelry stores will have experts on hand that can guide guests through the process, adding their knowledge and wisdom when necessary. While buyers can do anything they want (as long as they are willing to pay), the jewelers will be able to offer support, suggestions, and help only when necessary or completely take over the process.

We want to tell you a story. Imagine a man and a woman sitting down to dinner together at a lovely restaurant. It is evening, and the candlelight is glowing. The music is soft and romantic. The food is excellent; the wine is even better. Then the gentleman asks the lady if she is feeling cold. She is, so he takes off his coat and puts it around her. Then she feels a strange object in the coat. "What do you have in here?" she asks. So the lady reaches into the pocket and pulls out a large bundle of keys. "Why did you have all of this in your coat?" she asks. And when she looks up, she sees the gentleman on one knee beside the table, looking up at her with love in his eyes. "I had those in there," he says, "so that I had room in my pocket for this." And with that, he takes a ring box out of his pocket and holds it up to her. "Will you marry me?" he asks, opening the box to reveal a ring.

The ring is not impressive. She says yes, hiding her disappointment. When he kisses her and slides the ring on her finger, she does not even take a second look at it.

Everyone who hopes to propose to their significant other has this fear. "What if the ring is not good enough or not to their liking?" people ask themselves when they are ring shopping. Well, there is a certain kind of ring that is certain to impress, no matter a person's tastes or favorite color: a rose gold engagement ring.

Rose gold is a beautiful, vintage gold that is back in fashion today. It has a slight reddish tone, not too red so as to compromise classical beauty, but the redness shines in a unique hue that is certain to impress. The best aspect of rose gold is its uniqueness; it will stand out from other flat gold rings with a special tint. It reminds the wearer of classic images of romance like roses, wine, and the sunset. The special hue will make your loved one stand out from the crowd; it is an extraordinary kind of ring for extraordinary love.

Rose gold is a blend of pure gold and copper with a tinge of silver that combines strength, shine, and a characteristic rosy hue. This alloy takes the best of all three elements and creates an ideal ring for when you pop the question. It is beautiful enough to complement diamonds and other fine jewels and strong enough to hold them.

At Lauren B Jewelry, we hope that you are successful in your engagement and that like fine jewels, your marriage keeps its glow and value for many, many years. But first comes the question: will you marry me? We only hope that you hear a "yes," and that when you slip a ring onto your true love's hand, the ring you place there forever is unique, beautiful, and durable rose gold.

Before you choose the perfect way to ask your loved one to marry you, you need to find the perfect ring. Cushion cut halo engagement rings are one of the more popular styles that people choose. If this is the cut for your future fiancee, it's important to think about the following three things to help you choose the perfect ring:

Compare Ratios

Cushion cut rings are known for the square or rectangular shape, but there are lots of different ratios for you to consider. If you want to stick to a square shape, you should try to stay as close to 1:0 as possible. If you're looking for something more rectangular, you need to find something in the 1:15-1:30 range. Compare the various ratios available to you to determine the perfect ratio for your loved one's ring.

Consider the Other Cs

You already have the first C--the cut--picked out, but there are three others that you need to consider:

1. Color: If you want something colorless, you need to choose D, E, or F. To get a ring that is considered nearly colorless, you should find a G, H, or I. From there, the diamond may start to look more yellow and discolored.
2. Clarity: L Diamonds that are flawless tend to be more expensive that ones that have lots of imperfections, but they will also have better quality and look better. The best grade for clarity is IF, or internally flawless. You could also choose a diamond with a rating of VVS1, VVS2, VS1, or VS2 for very slightly included or slightly included.
3. Carat: Most people think that carat refers to the size, but it actually refers to the weight. You may find that a heavier diamond is smaller than you would expect, but it has a better quality. When it comes to choosing the carat, you should determine what your loved one's preferences would be.

Choose a Setting

A cushion cut is extremely versatile, so you have a lot of options to choose from. You could consider a solitaire setting, so you only have the diamond and a plain band. You could also choose to frame your diamond with other diamonds, colorful gems, or a vintage band. There are lots of different options for you, so look around and choose something that catches your eye and will complement your loved one's hand.

When it comes to choosing the perfect cushion cut halo engagement ring, you can peruse the collection available at Lauren B Jewelry to get a feel for the ratios, colors, clarity, carats, and setting that you would prefer and would be the perfect fit for your future spouse.