“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.
If you are reading this gift guide, you already know that buying jewelry is an investment you make for yourself or whoever you are buying for. After the tumultuous past two years, everybody deserves to treat themselves to something nice this holiday season. In terms of diamonds, these precious stones appreciate over time.
When shopping for a diamond engagement ring, the vast selection of diamond shapes can be overwhelming and, frankly, confusing. How can you make a center stone selection without first knowing how the diamond shape compares to similar diamond shapes? Or, what makes each diamond shape unique and covetable?
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.
In the first blog of our two-part series on custom engagement rings we are going to go over the basics of custom designs and why a shopper may, or may not, choose to go this route when purchasing their ring. This will be followed up with a step-by-step guide on how to approach the process.
Oval diamonds have surged in popularity in recent years thanks to the likes of many celebrities like Blake Lively and Haley Bieber. This elongated shape gained it’s favor among many clients because of the spread, sparkle, and softness the oval naturally exudes. With an abundance of shapes available on the diamond market, choosing which shape best describes your love is no easy feat! Whether you are considering an oval or already have your heart set on one, we have outlined what you need to know about this beautiful shape before taking your next step. Prepare to be oval-whelmed! Continue reading
When it comes to purchasing a diamond, the initial stages might make it seem as though it’s all about the color and clarity grade. However, at Lauren B, we’ve mastered the art of the entire diamond selection process to ensure our own inventory is made up of exceptional options for your engagement ring. Continue reading
Welcome back! This IGTV segment focuses on our most popular halo designs featuring oval-shaped center stones. They look similar at first glance, however, we will take a closer look at the differences between these styles – just like we would in a Lauren B appointment! Although we are specifically looking at ovals this time, any of these designs can be made for any size or shape center stone! Continue reading
Back to basics: This is a full breakdown of the different diamond shapes! It can often be a confusing topic when discussing length-to-width ratios, dimensions, and the 4 C’s, but most people actually just have a hard time communicating the shape of diamond that they want. To help guide you in the right direction, we have a diamond shape chart that is featured all over our store and used for appointments as well as on our website. We use it to help distinguish the shapes from each other and help our clients use the terminology they need to properly convey the details of their dream ring!
At Lauren B, we have an entire collection of brand new pieces that you should add to your wishlist ASAP! The best part? All of the jewelry items shown are under $2000! Keep reading!! Continue reading
Getting engaged is arguably one of the most important and sentimental moments in life. Bending down on one knee to ask your person for forever is nerve-racking all on its own. Add the pressure of planning the perfect proposal, and a lot of stress can come from something that should bring nothing but joy and excitement to your life. That’s why we started our NYC proposal series on the Lauren B Instagram page. Being based in the city, we have countless beautiful proposal locations in our backyard, and we want to help make this process as seamless for you as possible.