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Best Engagement Rings for Hands on Careers

There are so many factors that go into picking an engagement ring and setting. A lot of it comes down to personal style and preference, but for many people it’s important to be practical when choosing their engagement ring. Whether you have a job in the medical field, working with kids or even have kids of your own, picking a more durable design can be very important. Here at Lauren B, our clients are always asking what the best option is for these types of situations. Below are our recommendations for low profile or more durable setting options:


Cathedral Style Band

Because the band on a cathedral setting attaches at the stems and at the basket, instead of ONLY at the stems, you will find that this gives a more secure feeling to the ring. You won't feel as if the diamond is just sticking out because the cathedral style shank anchors it in place, making the whole ring feel more sturdy.

1.90 CT oval diamond on a cathedral setting 1.90 CT oval diamond on a cathedral setting
1.90 CT round diamond on a cathedral band 1.90 CT round diamond on a cathedral band

Invisible Gallery Design

Our lowest profile design is the invisible gallery which sits perfectly flush on the hand. This style was created as a lower alternative to our ever popular RS-63 style design and both feature slim bands and the profile detailing people have come to love from a custom Lauren B engagement ring. The diamond and setting sit closer to the finger on this low profile ring making it less likely to bump into objects. The look is very sleek and modern and extremely practical for anyone wearing medical gloves or working with kids. 

Invisible Gallery three-stone ring design Invisible Gallery three-stone ring design
Hidden Halo X Invisible Gallery design Hidden Halo X Invisible Gallery design

Bezel Set Center Stone

Bezel set rings have a metal rim around the center stone and typically don’t have any prongs on the ring. This eliminates one of the sharpest pieces on the center stone (the prongs)  making them the perfect option for anyone looking for something smooth and more “baby proof.”

Cushion cut center diamond set into a delicate bezel Cushion cut center diamond set into a delicate bezel
 3 carat equivalent moissanite center in a bezel setting 3 carat equivalent moissanite center in a bezel setting

Split Shank

A split shank band is great for anyone looking for a sturdier option. Like a cathedral setting, a split band will feel more secure as the split in the band connects to the center stone in two places providing more support.

Unique split band two-tone engagement ring Unique split band two-tone engagement ring


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