Diamond shapes are constantly going in and out of style however the Round brilliant cut is a true classic.  The round cut diamond is the most popular from all diamond shapes. This lends itself to the question, why are round diamonds more expensive than other shapes? Most will notice that round diamonds can be around 35% more costly. Let's go over a few key points and get to know this shape better! Continue reading →

Moissanites have become very popular, and for good reason. They are an incredible option when working on a budget. They range from $800-$1,000 per carat when compared to diamond which starts at $7,000-$10,000 per carat until you get to 3 carats. Because of this savings, working with a moissanite often leaves room in the budget for a more intricate handmade Lauren B setting. You can view some examples here. Some of our clients also prefer this beautiful alternative because they find it to be the most socially conscious option on the market while not sacrificing look or quality. Continue reading →

Selecting the Size of Your Moissanite

Moissanites have easily become one the most popular diamond alternatives to date. Their white appearance, amazing brilliance, and reasonable price point makes them a winner. There are a few ways of selecting the size of your moissanite and we will help you breakdown which direction is right for you

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Introducting Lauren B Color! We are noticing a huge migration toward non diamond center stone options. Colored gems made the list for popularity this year in upcoming trends. Color stones are a bit more complicated than diamonds since there are so many unique versions.  Continue reading →

Choosing the size of your center stone is no easy task. Think about your budget, finger shape, and what you would like to achieve with you ring design. Continue reading →

The day has finally come! We have definitely been waiting for this one for a while. Pear shape diamonds are back and more popular then ever. The past year has really been all about the elongated diamond trend. Three years ago we saw ovals become a huge hit and pear shape diamonds have quickly followed suit. Let's go over a few ways to set your pear! Continue reading →

5 Tips: How To Tell If a Diamond is Real

When you shop with Lauren B, you will always know exactly what you are purchasing whether it be a real GIA graded diamond, a high quality moissanite, or a colorful gemstone. It's also good to have some quick go-to ways to test the authenticity of your center stone. This is why we're sharing 5 tips how to tell if a diamond is real.

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In our previous post we  presented a diamond faceoff between oval and pear shape diamonds. Today we will be looking at round brilliant vs. emerald cut diamonds. The round and emerald cut diamonds are easily the most classic diamond shapes available.  Continue reading →

The most important part of every engagement ring easily is the center stone! When beginnning the design process, first narrow down your favorite center stone shape. Most people do not know what center stone they'd like right away. It's normal to be between stone shapes and only the process of elimination can determine which is going to be perfect for you. Today we will focus on one of the most popular combination of stones that our clients get stuck between: oval vs. pear shape diamonds Continue reading →

Moissanite vs. diamonds. This is a question we are asked often considering that moissanite's popularity has exploded in the past year it is something we really need to clear up.  First off, what is a moissanite?Moissanite is a white, man made center stone option that you will consider to be a diamond simulant. This means it is a stone that is supposed to give off the appearance of a diamond while not actually being a diamond.
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H color diamonds are ALWAYS a popular option. For starters, H color is right in the top half of the Near Colorless color category. Within this range you should not be able to see any strong visible hints of yellow to the naked eye. However, H color is not necessarily uniform among all diamond shapes.

Depending on the diamonds cut/shape it can distribute color differently. In this post we'll talk a bit about color and focus on what makes H color diamonds a great option. Continue reading →

Purchasing a fancy shape (non-round) diamond is one of the trickiest aspects of the engagement ring shopping experience.  Fancy shape diamonds such as oval, radiant, cushion, emerald, princess all have a wide range of proportions, and faceting styles. This make looking at the certificate alone hard to determine how the diamond looks in real life.  While adhering to certain depth and table percentages will help, there are many other factors to consider.  Even in terms of color and clarity, each fancy diamond shape displays these factors differently and they vary for each individual stone.  We will help point out what to look for in a perfect radiant cut diamond. For our purposes we will focus on this 2.50 carat H color/SI1 clarity radiant cut diamond: read along with its accompanying GIA report and watch this video to see how it performs in real life Continue reading →