“On trend” or “trendy” are not adjectives you necessarily want to describe the engagement ring you propose to your partner with; the goal is for your partner to wear their engagement ring for years to come, through short-lived shapes and fleeting fads. 

We do, however, believe it is helpful to know what’s popular in the engagement ring space when choosing the ring for your partner. A...

Because this is usually a one-time purchase for many and their first foray into the diamond/engagement ring world there are usually many questions that need to be answered.

At Lauren B, our design consultants educate and guide our clients every step of the way during the custom engagement ring selection process. While many of these answers can be found by viewing our educational videos...

This past year has brought a surprising resurgence of vintage-inspired looks and shapes. One of the most prevalent trending features? The antique cushion. Also commonly known as “old mine cut’, these diamonds display incredible brilliance and a distinctive look that stands out from today’s modern cuts! If you love this shape, let Lauren B guide you through the process of selecting your perfect ...

Cushion cut diamonds are perhaps the most intricate of all diamond shapes. There are so many variations of cutting style and finding the right cut is crucial when it comes to picking the perfect diamond for your ring! Like all fancy shapes (non-round cut diamonds), the GIA grading report will not specify the actual cut grade of the diamond, so this makes choosing the right one for your engageme...

Welcome to our new video series called Coffee & Carats with LB!!
“Lights, Camera, Coffee, Carats.... Action”
We are here to give you your morning dose of all things Diamond and Jewelry related.
Advice, tips and tricks, jewelry favorites and q&a's from your Lauren B Fam!

This morning we’re discussing with four of our LB ring specialists their best piece of advice for clients and ...

For today’s diamond tutorial we are taking a closer look at one of the most popular fancy shapes – the cushion! Follow along with our in-depth video comparison and read carefully, as the cushion is one of the most varied and perplexing diamond cuts available on the market!

Cushions come in a variety of cutting styles and at Lauren B. we focus on what we like to call the "cushio...

The cushion cut is the most diverse and varied diamond cut out there. When looking at cushions, the first thing to keep in mind that even when looking at similar carat weight, color, and clarity stones, each will be different from the next.  This is why it is imperative to see the diamond in person, or via video/photo, prior to purchasing and comparing it with a few different options so you can...

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 c...