cathedral engagement ring

How do you decide whether or not you want an engagement ring with a halo setting? Is the diamond halo engagement ring a fleeting trend or it is here to stay? Can adding a halo to my center stone maximize my engagement ring budget?

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So, you figured out that you want a round cut diamond with some type of diamond setting. When a classic engagement ring comes to mind most will automatically think of a round brilliant cut center diamond. Round diamonds offer amazing sparkle and a timeless appeal because when cut to perfection they are the most fiery from all diamond shapes. These beautiful center diamonds have proven to work amazingly well in so many of our different custom crafted setting designs be it a solitaire, three stone ring, halo, and micropave designs. Now if you definitely do want something traditional opt for a round with diamonds on band however that does not mean your setting design has to be boring!

Today we want to go into a bit more detail on one of our absolute favorite setting designs that really take an otherwise everyday setting to a whole new level. We present VNR-13877 which you can have a detailed look at here. It's a traditional round cut diamond set into a diamond band. At first impression this may sound like our usual diamond setting however special details added to make it a unique design and you can start off by watching some videos of different variations of this custom engagement ring design here

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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 →

There are two major types of engagement ring band styles to consider when selecting your engagement ring. The arching cathedral design versus what we like to call the floating style.  Both of these styles have their own unique attributes that make them desirable for certain people's tastes.  At Lauren B we offer full custom engagement rings where our clients can select each aspect of the ring so it is important to consider all the details.  Today we will look at Cathedral vs Non-Cathedral Engagement rings. Here we will try to break this particular design aspect down so you can select the one that would be perfect for you. Continue reading →