There are endless reasons as to why you would want to re-set your center diamond into a new mounting?  Tired of your old setting, not happy with the quality of the ring, was not a design you truly wanted (despite the best intentions of your partner) or fell head over heals with a design you saw on Lauren B's Instagram account ;) When updating a ring or remounting your center diamond, there is always the question: well what can I do with my old mounting (setting)?! There are a number of different options, some naturally more cost-effective than others. Continue reading →

Many of our Lauren B ladies love the look of larger style diamond wedding and eternity bands. There are several design options and diamond shape/size combinations to consider for these and picking the right one will depend on how you plan to wear it. Some styles may complement your engagement ring.  Others, however may be more suited for wearing on your other hand as to not detract from your engagement ring.  Let's break it down here: Continue reading →

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 →

At Lauren B we are a big fan of split band style rings because of the special detail it adds to the ring. Split band styles can give a nice amount of finger coverage and create the illusion of a very polished, structured ring design. There are lots of ways to approach this design and each one comes with different details.  Generally speaking, split band engagement ring designs work better with elongated stones and for people with longer fingers because it allows more room for the design to take shape.  There are of course many varieties of split which give you the versatility to include with most any center diamond shape and overall engagement ring design. From wide splits to tight splits, halos and non-halos, the options are endless and we will try to break it down here with insight from our in house designer. Continue reading →

We get asked this question often: What do you think of the three row pave bands vs the single row? Engagement ring band styles are important to decipher since it determines the look of your ring

The answer depends on a few things. The main idea is to get something that fits your personal style. It needs to compliment the size and shape of your center diamond.  For those seeking some extra sparkle and flash, the triple row should be a strong consideration.  Those who prefer the center-stone to be the main attraction should opt for the single delicate row. This will measure around 1.8mm in most cases.  Three row bands are significantly more expensive than the single row designs. They require three times as many diamonds. Not to mention increased setting work and more metal to be incorporated into the design. Continue reading →

These days, there are many more options in the fine details of engagement rings than there used to be. The most important, but sometimes overlooked part of the ring, the prongs, have a number of different styles.  While a necessity for obvious reasons, most people tend to overlook them and in most cases aim to diminish their appearance as much as possible as to keep the main focus on the center diamond and not the metal that is holding it in place. Continue reading →