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Sapphires 101: Everything You Need to Know

The sapphire gemstone is a rare and valuable stone often used as an alternative to the diamond gemstone. With a bevy of color hues, the sapphire is an intriguing gemstone that has a rich history of value and appreciation. Ancient cultures used sapphires in alchemy and religious rituals, while prominent figures like Helen of Troy, King Solomon, and Marco Polo boasted bold, ostentatious sapphires on their person as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. 


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Raising a Glass to Cocktail Rings

While we may be notorious for our custom crafted engagement rings (also known as Left Hand rings)  you should actually know that originally Lauren B Jewelry started out years ago custom designing fine jewelry pieces!  Today we will take a look at some awesome Right Hand Ring options. These can also be referred to as Cocktail rings. Read more to find out about these previous jewelry items you can add to your collections!

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All about Sapphires

Diamonds command the most attention when it comes to engagement jewelry, and rightfully so as traditionally, they embody the rarity and beauty of the bond they’re representing. However, as time goes on and generations introduce modern twists and turns to engagement jewelry, you’ll notice that colored stones have also begun to make quite the reputation. Most immediately think of a deep blue stone when they think sapphire, which is only appropriate considering the name was derived from the Latin word ‘saphirus’ which means blue. However, sapphires com in variety of colors and can even have bicolor qualities to them (for those who can’t decide!) In this post we will introduce you to this beautiful and special precious gem

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Styling Your Sapphire

In our previous post, we discussed the quality of sapphires and how to determine a nice-looking main stone. The basic idea is you want to make sure the sapphire has the right color vibrancy you are looking for. There is really no true ideal for sapphire and no strict standardization of quality grading as there is with diamonds. The beauty of the stone will depend on your specific taste since there are so many variations! With that being said, once you have an idea that you would like a sapphire it is time to start thinking about setting designs. At Lauren B we are known for customizing rings and featuring a sapphire center is a sure bet for a unique and elegant look. Continue reading