When shopping for fine jewelry, especially engagement rings, it is important to keep in mind the durability of the gemstones you are considering. Durability will not only impact the stone type you choose, but also how you wear your jewelry, when you wear it, and how you care for it.  Continue reading →

All over the world, COVID-19 has canceled planned proposals that would have taken place on vacations, romantic dinner-dates, and with friends and family around. News of several couples being forced to cancel engagement parties and weddings is everywhere, but it should not deter you from your decision to start your life with your significant other! We have many clients who already have purchased a ring, are in the process of doing so, or are thinking about inquiring to get the process started, however, today's couples are faced with a common question: How can I propose in quarantine? Lauren B is here to remind you that love is not canceled with five unique and creative ways to pop the question! 

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As if buying a diamond wasn’t complicated enough, an added element that goes beyond the basic 4C’s requires additional consideration: diamond ratios. Luckily, this uncharted territory isn’t as difficult to understand as one might think! In an effort to ease your diamond buying experience, we’ve simplified what you need to know about measurement ratios to help get you to the finish line of finding your perfect diamond!

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Whether you are engaged, married, or have an heirloom diamond you are looking to propose with - the Lauren B team is here to help you craft the perfect setting to complement your existing centerstone. The design options are truly endless - any ring design you find on our website, Youtube channel, or Instagram page can be recreated to accommodate your own diamond and even be customized to your exact preferences. Have questions on how this process works? Keep reading below to learn more! Continue reading →

At Lauren B, we receive inquiries from all over the world regarding timelines for ring shopping.. is it too soon? Is my timeline too short? How long can I expect production to take? When would I receive it? Keep reading to find out! Continue reading →

Congrats!

You just got engaged and your first instinct is to tell the world about your proposal and show off your new engagement ring. Not so fast though! There are a few things to keep in mind before you post that pic. Luckily, we’re here for ya!

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One of the most popular desires amongst our clients is for a unique engagement ring; however, that can conflict with also wanting something traditional and timeless.  One suggestion we make often at Lauren B is to opt for a more minimalistic engagement ring design, like a solitaire, as opposed to an intricate setting concept. Continue reading →

From a young age, little girls everywhere grow up fantasizing about becoming a princess and all of the splendor associated with such a title. As we grow older, the harsh realities of not living at Buckingham Palace and having high tea with her most royal majesty bi-weekly, start to kick in. This reality check doesn’t stop us from fawning over the royal family, or wanting the fairytale ending we deserve! These ladies wrote the book on timeless elegance, so it only makes sense to look to them for ring inspiration when writing the next chapter of our happily ever after! Here are our favorite standout rings of the royal family.
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Elongated Diamond Shapes: Emerald, Radiant, Hybrid Step-Cuts, and Cushion Diamonds

It is no secret that elongated cut diamonds are the ideal center-stone shape for many clients. These diamonds look larger on the hand because they cover more real estate lengthwise on the finger.  Each of the shapes shown below are also cut in square varieties, however we are finding that the elongated ones are all the rage now!

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It’s the beginning of a new decade - and that means new trends are coming! At Lauren B, we have a new roster of predictions for styles and center stones that we think clients will love!! Check out the following for more details on our top 5 upcoming engagement ring trends for 2020! Continue reading →

Another year passes at Lauren B Jewelry with new styles and trends popping up every season! A look back at 2019 shows just how much tastes have changed, as well as designs that maintain consistent popularity. Let’s see what our clients liked best!

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