fancy cut 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. January 12, 2022 Wedding Bands 101: Finding the Perfect Band for Your Bridal Stack You have officially begun the hunt for the perfect wedding band to compliment your dazzling engagement ring. Maybe you are looking for extra bands to create a stack or an engagement ring/wedding band set to present to the love of your life as a packaged deal. Wherever you are on your wedding band shopping journey, you need a wedding ring that both symbolizes your everlasting love and sparkles on you or your partner’s finger. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Trending Now and tagged IGTV, emerald, natural, fancy cut, pear, custom, round diamonds, custom design, elongated, wedding band, ring design, ring styles, ring shopping, diamond eternity band, wedding bands, round diamond, elongated cushion, diamond shapes, cushion cut, diamond cut, diamond shape, loose diamond, engagement rings, shopping, diamond advice, ring, lauren b, propose, engagement ring, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on January 12, 2022 by Bailey Gossett. November 24, 2021 Cushion Cut vs. Round Cut: A Diamond Shape Face-Off Cushion cut diamonds and round diamonds are the two most popular diamond shapes of 2021. So how do these two diamond shapes measure up when compared side-by-side? In our cushion cut vs. round cut face-off, we compare popular engagement ring styles featuring cushion cut and round “brilliant” diamonds. If you prefer video content, you can view our IGTV video. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged clarity, brilliance, fancy cut, necklace, round diamonds, wedding band, rose gold, ring styles, diamond eternity band, elongated cushion, diamond shapes, cushion cut, diamond shape, loose diamond, engagement rings, shopping, lauren b, Diamond on November 24, 2021 by Bailey Gossett. July 23, 2021 Diamonds 101: The Oval Cut The delicate, elongated shape of the oval cut diamond paired with its subtle brilliance and narrowing effect on the finger create a coveted diamond shape made for the one-of-a-kind bride. It is no surprise that the oval cut diamond has captured the spotlight and secured itself as the most popular cut of 2021 and into the foreseeable future. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged baguette side stones, baguette, oval, fancy cut, GIA, bagutte side stones, oval diamond ratio, yellow gold engagement ring, oval cut diamonds, diamond ratios, custom design, oval halo, choosing an oval diamond, choosing the best diamond, choosing your diamond quality, choosing an oval or round, oval diamond engagement ring, split band, choosing your diamond shape, choosing center diamond, oval diamond, fancy shape, Diamond on July 23, 2021 by Eric Philippone. March 27, 2020 DIAMONDS 101: THE BOW-TIE EFFECT Though 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 → 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. January 9, 2020 Top 5 Engagement Ring Trend Predictions for 2020 It’s the beginning of a new decade - and that means new trends are coming! At Lauren B, we have a new roster of predictions for styles and center stones that we think clients will love!! Check out the following for more details on our top 5 upcoming engagement ring trends for 2020! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Trending Now and tagged cut, emerald, vintage, love, diamond alternative, natural, oval, brilliance, fancy cut, halo, eternity bands, gems, custom, color, elongated, moissanite, engagement ring trends, bands, diamond eternity band, diamond cuts, step cut, diamond cut, radiant, engagement rings, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, Hot, jewelry, Diamond on January 9, 2020 by Gabby Schwarz. November 6, 2019 LB DIAMOND DIFFERENCE: Your Guide to Diamond Pricing At Lauren B, a frequent point of contention is diamond pricing. We recently created an IGTV story on this topic and wanted to break it down further for you here! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged jeweler, fall, IGTV, emerald, clarity, natural, oval, fancy cut, pear, color, round diamonds, si2 clarity, elongated, OVAL CUT, princess cut, round diamond, pears, pear shape, elongated cushion, diamond shapes, classic shape, emerald cut, cushion cut, fancy shape, diamond cut, diamond shape, radiant, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on November 6, 2019 by Gabby Schwarz. October 3, 2019 Get To Know: Lab Grown Diamonds At Lauren B, we are known for our vast selection of diamonds, moissanite, and colored gemstones - but due to popular demand, we have extended our inventory to include lab-grown diamonds as well. There can be quite a bit of mystery surrounding these stones, and how they measure up to natural diamonds and other diamond alternatives. Here is a starting guide to determine if a lab-grown stone is right for you! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101, Trending Now and tagged Facets, cut, clarity, diamond alternative, synthetic, natural, oval, fancy cut, pear, GIA, colored gemstones, gems, color, moissanites, moissanite, radiant, lauren b, diamonds, engagement ring, engagement, jewelry, Gemstones, Diamond on October 3, 2019 by Gabby Schwarz. October 26, 2018 The Perfect Cushion Cut Diamond For today’s diamond tutorial we are taking a closer look at one of the most popular fancy shapes – the cushion! Follow along with our in-depth video comparison and read carefully, as the cushion is one of the most varied and perplexing diamond cuts available on the market! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged fancy cut, diamond selection, custom design, cushion brilliant, cushion cut, diamonds on October 26, 2018 by admin. October 8, 2018 The Perfect Pear Diamond There’s no mistaking – 2018 has been the year of the pear diamond! This diamond shape has been one of the most popularized trends this year at Lauren B. Our clients are flocking to them more and more due to their large face-up dimensions and distinctive asymmetrical look. We thought it was time to dig a little deeper and offer our clients a quick tutorial on pear shapes – what to look for, what to ignore, and how to know when you’ve found your perfect diamond! Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged fancy cut, pear diamond, pear, custom design, diamond education, engagement ring on October 8, 2018 by admin. 10 Item(s)