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In case you missed our recent live Instagram story we have all the details for you here on how to efficiently shop for an engagement ring in store. Click this link to watch the full YouTube video and read along for some helpful tips

We know ring shopping can be a daunting task and for most people venturing into an unknown and detail oriented world.  Keep in mind this post is geared towards clients who at some point will be able to physically visit our store. We do specialize in working with remote clients as well and we will be covering this in a future post (you can read here for our remote shopping experience).  Remember this is a happy time so have fun with it and although there are many technicalities and details involved do not treat it like a science experiment!

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2017 is off to a great start and we can already sense the hottest upcoming trends for the new year. A lot of these are based on the evolution of past styles- adding nuances and special details to keep them unique and fresh.  Keep in mind these trends are not to be confused with fads which come and go very quickly- these are engagement ring styles that will have staying power for years to come so do not shy away from them! At Lauren B we are always on the cutting edge of custom engagement ring designs and the combination of our innovative styles and our clients' new ideas make for some gorgeous finished rings.  While engagement ring trends take more time to evolve than fashion trends we are counting on the following styles to have a massive following in the year 2017: Continue reading →

As 2016 draws to a close, the engagement ring trends for the upcoming 2017 year start to really emerge. The end of a calendar year is the most popular time for ring purchases since so many people want to surprise their significant others with a proposal during the holidays which is spent with close family and friends. If you ask us what is at the top of the trending list it most definitely has to be our custom engagement ring settings that feature three rows of diamonds along the band. While we are well known for our dainty and delicate rings such as the iconic RS-63 design, the three-row band (also called multi-sided) has really become a favorite. These are perfect for someone who wants to have a little more substance and sparkler to their ring without detracting too much from their center diamond. Continue reading →

As we all know by now, mega-celebrity Kim Kardashian had millions of dollars of jewelry robbed from her while vacationing abroad in a well-documented media event. Most of us are not walking around with a rare 15 carat diamond worth over four million dollars, but everyone should take their own precautions to ensure the safety of their jewelry.  Because this is such a physically small item relevant to its value, an engagement ring is an easy thing to misplace or even worse have stolen from its unsuspecting owner. We thought this would be a good opportunity to give you some tips on how to keep your engagement ring and other jewelry secure and out of harm’s way Continue reading →

We get asked often: “what is the best way to stretch my engagement ring budget?” In the simplest terms what is going to get you the most bang for your buck ;)  There are several ways to go about this but at the same time be cautious about not cutting corners on certain points that will end up lowering the aesthetics of your ring or cause you to end up with an unhappy fiancée.  Here we will break it down and give you some tips and tricks that can save you some money while not effecting the beauty of your engagement ring  Continue reading →