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All About Baguette Side Stones​
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All About Baguette Side Stones​

Baguette-cut diamonds have long been cherished for their understated elegance and versatility. Often used as side or accent stones, their clean lines and geometric precision add a touch of sophistication to various settings.​

What Is a Baguette Cut Diamond?
Baguette-cut diamonds are part of the step-cut family, sharing lineage with emerald and Asscher cuts. Characterized by 14 straigh...

Which Engagement Ring Setting Is Most Secure?
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Which Engagement Ring Setting Is Most Secure?

Choosing the right engagement ring setting isn’t just about style—it’s about security, too. After all, your ring is meant to last a lifetime, and the setting plays a big role in keeping your diamond safe and secure. Today we’re breaking down three popular and elegant setting styles: the four-prong, the six-prong, and the bezel. All stunning options, but which keeps that center stone most secure...

Duo Designs: The Beauty of Two-Stone Rings
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Duo Designs: The Beauty of Two-Stone Rings

Our Duo Designs double the brilliance with two stunning center stones, symbolizing a bond that’s beautifully connected. Whether complementary or contrasting, each pair tells a story of love and balance.

History of Two-Stone Engagement Rings
The two-stone engagement ring gained popularity when historical figures like Josephine, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, were seen wearing one. Whi...

Your Guide to Tennis Bracelets
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Your Guide to Tennis Bracelets

Tennis bracelets exude classic elegance and are always a staple of any fine jewelry collection. They are frequently given as a gift on an anniversary, birthday, holiday, or other special occasion, making them the ultimate choice for marking sentimental memories forever with thoughtfulness and pure style.

Stunning Versatility
Tennis bracelets are ultra-versatile; they can be worn solo ...

Our 2025 Trend Predictions
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Our 2025 Trend Predictions

The 2025 trend predictions for engagement rings are finally here, showcasing a selection of vintage, classic, and timeless styles for your special moment. The four major trends for 2025 include marquise cuts, vintage cuts, thicker bands, and halo rings.

Marquise Cuts
Our first trend prediction, we see the marquise cut breaking the top 6 most popular shapes of this year, driven by their ...

Why You Should Consider a Fancy Shape Eternity Band
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Why You Should Consider a Fancy Shape Eternity Band

Selecting a fancy shape eternity band offers a distinctive look, featuring diamond shapes such as oval, emerald, pear, or anything that is not round brilliant. Sparkling diamonds and the fine metal of your selection beautifully complement each other for a timeless look that stands out from the crowd.

Why Choose a Fancy Shape Eternity Band?
An eternity band is a band that has stones co...

Bezel vs. Halo Settings
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Bezel vs. Halo Settings

When choosing the perfect engagement ring, settings are important in terms of style and functionality. Two popular options are bezel and halo settings, which both offer different styles with unique advantages.

What is a Bezel Setting?
Bezel settings are favored for their retro appeal and protective design, which securely holds the center stone in place. This setting features a small m...

Why You Should Choose a Multi-Stone Ring
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Why You Should Choose a Multi-Stone Ring

Why settle for one diamond when you can have three, five, or even seven? While the classic single-stone style remains most popular, multi-stone engagement rings are on the rise.

Design Versatility
Designing a multi-stone engagement ring offers endless possibilities for creativity. Whether you prefer a timeless look or a contemporary style, we can craft a custom ring that features your...

Invisible Gallery™ Spotlight
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Invisible Gallery™ Spotlight

At Lauren B, the Invisible Gallery™ is one of our most popular engagement ring settings. With a touch of elegance and modern sophistication, it’s a great choice among brides-to-be. 

What is a Gallery?
The gallery is the area below the center stone, between the stone and the ring’s shank, otherwise known as the band that goes around your finger. Essentially, it is the underside or prof...

How To Pair A Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
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How To Pair A Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring

Yellow gold solitaire rings are both timeless and elegant, making them a popular choice for engagement rings. In this blog post, we'll explore how to perfectly pair your ring and give tips on how to make the most of this classic style.

What is a Solitaire Ring?
A solitaire ring features a single center stone, whether it be a diamond or a gemstone. At Lauren B, we consider all single-s...

Birthstones for the Summer Season
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Birthstones for the Summer Season

Birthstones offer a unique way to give a personalized touch to your jewelry. With every gemstone, associated with a specific month, there’s a unique story. Whether you're searching for an engagement ring that holds special meaning or simply want to buy a piece of jewelry that celebrates your birth month in style, you can consider incorporating your birthstone into your next jewelry piece.

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Cathedral vs. Floating vs. Invisible Gallery™ Settings
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Cathedral vs. Floating vs. Invisible Gallery™ Settings

The cathedral setting is the highest-profile setting for any engagement ring; it beautifully elevates your center stone off the finger giving your ring more flow by adding two symmetrical arches on either side.

What is a Cathedral Setting?
A cathedral setting is an engagement ring setting that features two metal arches on either side of the center stone to elevate it higher off the ba...