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.
Now that you’ve said yes, you’ve come to the next phase of your diamond hunt – wedding band shopping! More often than not, many people tend to gravitate towards round brilliant shaped wedding bands. This comes as no surprise, considering round shaped wedding bands are the classic standard for wedding bands. For many people, the hunt stops there. We are here to convince you why fancy-shaped eternity bands should be on your radar!
As 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!
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!
With the launch of their latest venture, @BetchesBrides, and her upcoming wedding this summer, wedding band shopping was at the top of Betches CEO Aleen Kuperman’s list!
For all the brides-to-be, @BetchesBrides is a new outlet by Betches Media that offers a behind-the-scenes look at weddings, full of resources and guides to help you navigate the ins-and-outs of wedding planning. Their blog, written in their signature tone, highlights topics like “7 Tips for Writing the Perfect Wedding Speech” and “How to Decide Who Gets a Plus One.”
So, how about: where do I start when picking the right wedding band?!
The word radiant itself brings to mind the sun. It exudes brilliance and light, and that is exactly why this cut of diamond is called that. It is a unique looking cut that is very versatile because it is a combination of round brilliant, emerald, and princess cuts, making it appropriate for any style of jewelry. The radiant has the same outline shape as the emerald cut, with its trimmed corners, but is a brilliant cut, versus the emeralds step cut, so it creates the sparkle and fire of a round instead of large flashes. Continue reading