Tag Archives: ring shopping

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.

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Timeless Ideas for a Holiday Proposal

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We have had the absolute pleasure of designing engagement rings and wedding bands for some pretty incredible couples over the past 41 years. Each couple has a wonderfully unique love story with an equally unique proposal and ring.

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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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Halo vs. No Halo Engagement Rings: Which Would You Choose?

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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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Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings

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In color psychology, yellow is described as a bright and intense color that attracts attention and evokes feelings of comfort and cheer. The naturally rich, yellow hue of the yellow diamond engagement ring is enticing and attention-grabbing. A quick glance at a bold, yellow center diamond can bring a smile to anyone’s face.

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How to Match Jewelry with Your Outfit

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In a 2011 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Elizabeth Taylor gave us a narrow glimpse into her famous infatuation with jewelry. She notably exclaimed: “I love to be casual and comfortable, but I also love the easy glamour of wearing jewelry all the time.” Matching jewelry to an outfit can radically transform your look. A simple black ensemble can go from sleek and chic to vivaciously glamorous with the right assortment of complimentary jewelry.

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LAUREN B STAFF SPOTLIGHT!

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Meet Claire!

Q: How did you get into the (diamond/jewelry/gold) industry?

“Throughout college, I worked in sales at a boutique jewelry store in the Hamptons. I absolutely adored being surrounded by diamonds all day and eventually, the position led me to work as their graphic designer in Manhattan. Although graphic design was a passion of mine, I knew helping clients find their dream engagement ring was my calling!”

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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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How to Pair an Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

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Pairing your engagement ring with a wedding band can feel like an unattainable art form. How can you enhance the favorite parts of your engagement ring stone, shape, or setting while creating dimension and symmetry? Can you mix and match wedding bands while maintaining a timeless elegance that you can cherish forever?

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5 Helpful Tips When Visiting an NYC Jewelry Store

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NYC is like that overachieving classmate that takes AP classes, plays a varsity sport, and overwhelmingly wins the vote for student body president. Not only is NYC home to Broadway, Wall Street, the Met, and the Empire State Building, it also houses the notorious fine jewelry diamond district.

Meet Claire!

Q: How did you get into the (diamond/jewelry/gold) industry?

Names: Jordan Wessel and Brendan Canova

Ages: 27 & 28

Lauren B Design Consultant: Kathryn Rawlick