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January 12, 2022
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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This entry was posted in Styles & Details, Trending Now and tagged IGTV, emerald, natural, fancy cut, pear, custom, round diamonds, custom design, elongated, wedding band, ring design, ring styles, ring shopping, diamond eternity band, wedding bands, round diamond, elongated cushion, diamond shapes, cushion cut, diamond cut, diamond shape, loose diamond, engagement rings, shopping, diamond advice, ring, lauren b, propose, engagement ring, wedding, engagement, jewelry, Diamond on January 12, 2022 by Bailey Gossett.
November 24, 2021
Cushion Cut vs. Round Cut: A Diamond Shape Face-Off

Cushion cut diamonds and round diamonds are the two most popular diamond shapes of 2021. So how do these two diamond shapes measure up when compared side-by-side?
In our cushion cut vs. round cut face-off, we compare popular engagement ring styles featuring cushion cut and round “brilliant” diamonds. If you prefer video content, you can view our IGTV video.
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This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged clarity, brilliance, fancy cut, necklace, round diamonds, wedding band, rose gold, ring styles, diamond eternity band, elongated cushion, diamond shapes, cushion cut, diamond shape, loose diamond, engagement rings, shopping, lauren b, Diamond on November 24, 2021 by Bailey Gossett.
June 25, 2019
LB Diamond Difference: Emerald-Cut Diamonds

Emerald-Cut Diamonds
Today's Lauren B Diamond Difference is about an often requested topic that we have yet to cover in full detail; emerald-cut diamonds. This shape is by far one of the most elegant diamond cuts; because of its step-cut faceting, it gives an off understated brilliance with large flashes of sparkle coming from its long/linear faceting pattern. While other shapes come in and out of fashion, emerald cuts are like the steady horse in the race that will always have a timeless appeal. As far as ring designs emerald cuts are quite versatile but most clients prefer them in our non-halo designs; either in our delicate micro pave settings or as the centerpiece in a three-stone combination.
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This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged cut, emerald, color for emerald cut, diamond comparison, wedding bands, emerald cut, loose diamond, engagement rings, lauren b, wedding on June 25, 2019 by admin.
May 22, 2019
Guys: 4 Things You Should Not Guess On When Ring Shopping

It can be very overwhelming when first starting the ring shopping process, we totally get it! There is a TON of information and details being thrown at you and it’s confusing knowing which details are the most important to focus on. Guys, not to worry, we are here to discuss the 4 aspects that you should focus on when starting the ring design process for that special someone.
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This entry was posted in Trending Now and tagged custom design, engagement ring shopping, ring shopping, wedding bands, choosing center diamond, lauren b engagement rings, loose diamond, lauren b, jewelry, Diamond on May 22, 2019 by admin.
April 11, 2019
LB Diamond Difference, Theirs vs Ours: Color & Clarity

Continuing our LB Diamond Difference Series with a focus on two of the most well known "C's" of quality: COLOR & CLARITY.
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This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged custom design, ring shopping, cushion cut, loose diamond, diamond advice, lauren b, diamonds, jewelry, Diamond on April 11, 2019 by admin.
January 19, 2016
The Appeal of a Cushion Cut Diamond

It seems that the trends in wedding jewelry are always changing. Here at Lauren B Jewelry, we love following these trends. One trend that is hitting the market hard right now is one that we think will be around for a long time. Cushion cut pave engagement rings in NYC have taken our industry by storm, and it is not hard to see why. This cut of the ring is subtle, elegant, shines beautifully, and has a very classic look to it. We predict that this modern trend will become a staple in jewelry design for a long time to come. Continue reading →
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This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged cushion diamonds, Engagement ring options, Cushion engagement rings, Cushion cut rings, loose diamond on January 19, 2016 by admin.
October 20, 2015
Important tips when selecting diamond quality for each shape

The biggest dilemma that many of our customers face is choosing a diamond shape! Each of the different diamond cuts offer something different and can totally change the look and feel of a ring style. Once you choose the shape it is time to start considering different quality/size combinations that will work best for the cut you have selected and your target price range. Depending on whether you are going for size, quality, or both, there are many tricks that go along with each shape and I’m going to share them with you in the following post. Continue reading →
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This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged how to choose diamond quality, engagement ring quality, diamond cut quality, choosing diamond quality, diamond shapes, loose diamond, diamonds on October 20, 2015 by admin.
September 18, 2015
Diamond Shapes, Lauren B Styles

Can't decide which shape to select for your engagement ring? Let me try to help you with a quick crash course covering some of the more popular diamond cuts
Here is a photo showing some of the more popular cuts of diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carat diamonds. As you can see all are stunning and choosing the right one for yourself is simply a matter of preference. From left to right we have: Continue reading →
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This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged princess cut, round diamond, choosing center diamond, choosing engagement ring, pear shapes, oval diamond, lauren b engagement rings, loose diamonds, diamond shapes, loose diamond, diamond advice, diamonds on September 18, 2015 by admin.
September 11, 2015
Diamond Diary: A beautiful elongated cushion cut

It's rare to come across a perfect cushion however this diamond of the week most definitely has it all. Here we have a 3+ carat elongated cushion cut diamond. Firstly, the fact that it is elongated means you achieve a better face to weight ratio on the center stone. Oftentimes cushion cut diamonds are cut too deep or even to shallow and therefore will look smaller than their actual weight and causing light leakage or a milky stone which does not have a nice brilliance or shape to it.
Having an elongated cushion with a proper depth percentage gives you the right face up ratio and the perfect amount of sparkle. An elongated cut of almost any stone gives a graceful effect when worn on the hand as it mimics the shape of a finger and still looks its size. The cut of this cushion gives a crisp clean look with beautifully clear facets.
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This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged long cushion cut, cushion cut engagement ring, cushion diamond, elongated cushion, cushion brilliant, cushion cut, loose diamond, lauren b on September 11, 2015 by admin.
September 9, 2015
Emerald Cut Diamonds

Emerald cut diamonds are in a class of their own- elegant, understated, and always stylish. They give a traditional and vintage feel however depending on the setting can look incredibly modern. These are step cut as opposed to brilliantly cut like round, cushion etc...Some think that because these diamonds have fewer facets than other fancy shapes making them have no sparkle . This however is not the case- when a well cut emerald diamond catches the light it will offer a beautiful flash of light. Continue reading →
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This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged diamond shapes, classic shape, rings, step cut, emerald diamond, emerald cut, diamond cut, loose diamond, lauren b, engagement ring, jewelry, Diamond on September 9, 2015 by admin.
September 3, 2015
The Radiant Cut Diamond

The word radiant itself brings to mind the sun. It exudes brilliance and light, and that is exactly why this cut of diamond is called that. It is a unique looking cut that is very versatile because it is a combination of round brilliant, emerald, and princess cuts, making it appropriate for any style of jewelry. The radiant has the same outline shape as the emerald cut, with its trimmed corners, but is a brilliant cut, versus the emeralds step cut, so it creates the sparkle and fire of a round instead of large flashes. Continue reading →
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This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged radiant cut ring, fancy shape, diamond cut, diamond shape, loose diamond, radiant cut diamond, radiant, radiant cut, lauren b, engagement ring, jewelry, Diamond on September 3, 2015 by admin.