Tag Archives: diamonds

What are Pavé Diamond Settings?

Meaning ‘pavement’ in French, the term Pavé refers to a setting style rather than an actual type or cut of stone. Within this style, there are different settings that fall under the pavé umbrella. Pavé diamonds are held in place by metal beads that are barely visible in order to create a seamless effect. Most pavé diamonds are actually called melee (pronounced like belly); melee is a collection of diamonds that weigh than ⅕ carat, or 0.2ct.

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A Guide to Classic Jewelry

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The holiday season is upon us! For your browsing pleasure, we gathered our favorite Lauren B pieces in our Guide to Classic Jewelry.

Whether you discover the perfect piece for your loved one in this guide, or you find inspiration for a custom piece you would like to bring to life with a Lauren B design consultant, the gift of Lauren B is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

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Diamond Glossary

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The process of shopping for a diamond engagement ring is overwhelming in its own right, with a budget to manage, a partner to please, a shape to choose, and a monumental life secret to keep from your friends and family.

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Engagement Ring Shopping: Make Your Budget Work for You

At Lauren B Jewelry, we have seen a wide range of engagement ring budgets over the past 40 years. We have worked with couples who have unlimited budgets and couples with a frugal stipend. We thrive when given the opportunity to help clients find a diamond engagement ring that not only fulfills their wildest engagement ring dreams but fits seamlessly within their budget.

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A Bride’s Guide to Wedding Photo Styling

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You chose your engagement ring and wedding band stack, you selected your dream wedding colors, and you chose key wedding elements that effectively represent you and your partner’s personality. Your wedding photos should effectively capture your wedding style to create a pristine cohesion that you can admire in albums for the rest of your life.

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What Does Your Preferred Diamond Shape Say About You?

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Whether you are a blushing bride excited to venture into the world of diamonds alongside your partner, or whether you are an eager groom-to-be in search of the perfect ring for the love of your life, you may wonder where exactly you should start the engagement ring shopping process.

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Our Signature Setting Styles

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At Lauren B, we are not only well known for our stunning diamond inventory – but also our gorgeous handmade signature settings. We have hundreds of engagement ring settings to choose from and the option to customize these designs to fit your personal preferences. That being said, there are five setting styles, in particular, we are most known for – as these styles are both beautiful and versatile – offering a modern yet timeless appeal.

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Diamonds 101: The Radiant Cut

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Diamond shape preferences are deeply personal. The “perfect” diamond shape is often found at the intersection between aesthetic inclination and that gut feeling. If you find yourself drawn to brilliant, shiny diamonds in square or elongated shapes, the radiant cut is a breathtaking choice for your engagement ring or wedding band diamonds.

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2021 Wedding Trends: 5 Noteworthy Trends for Inspiration

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Weddings look a bit different these days.

The pandemic has dramatically changed brides’ expectations of their wedding day. Limited guest lists, social distancing requirements, and sporadic shutdowns created frustrating volatility for brides around the world.

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6 Most Common Engagement Ring Myths

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There are engagement rings or diamonds misconceptions and myths circulating around the internet that often lead to buyer frustration and confusion. Nowadays, with the click of a button we have thousands of resources available, and when it comes to navigating diamond quality and ring pricing, in general, you can easily find yourself overwhelmed with contradictory information. For this reason – we will be explaining the 6 most common diamond and engagement ring misconceptions in-depth to help simplify the buying process!

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What Are The Most Popular Diamond Cuts and Why?

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The four most popular diamond cuts have consistently been oval, round, cushion and radiant for the past few years. To help you decide which shape might be best for you, we have outlined how they differ from each other below – specifically within our carefully hand-selected Lauren B Diamond Inventory.

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How to Keep an Engagement Ring a Secret: A Brief How To Guide

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A proposal is just about the only secret your significant other would accept and appreciate. In hindsight, of course.

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