“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...

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 ou...

If you follow us on Instagram, you know we are obsessed with our Moissanites! For a long time, we only sold the timeless Charles & Colvard option, but just over a year ago, we released rings featuring Harro Gem moissanite center stones. Since then, we have more requests than ever for this customizable and colorless diamond alternative!
So.. should YOU buy a Harro Gem?

IS IT IMPORTANT FO...

Today we will be taking a closer look at emerald cut diamonds – and everything you need to know before you purchase! This comparison video of two emerald cut diamonds depicts two options that can better help a buyer evaluate what to emphasize and what to sacrifice when considering these special step cuts.

The first segment denotes the differences in color between these two diamonds. The left...

Today's diamond tutorial gives us a closer look at a client favorite - oval diamonds! More than any other diamond shape, the proportions and cut of this stone are of crucial importance and must be taken into consideration when purchasing your center-stone.

Watch along with this video and read below as we break it down for you:

The first segment shows a line-up of three 1.7 carat oval ...

For this post, we will be taking a closer look at SI2 clarity diamonds. This clarity grade is the most puzzling of all to decipher, so watch and read closely! 

In case you were curious, SI stands for Slightly Included, which means that there are some imperfections present within the diamond. While there are opportunities to find great values here, there is also a good chance you will end up ...

Class is back in session! For this diamond tutorial, we will be discussing the radiant cut diamond. Known for its beautiful brilliance and versatility of shape – as it comes in both square and elongated options! – the radiant is getting more and more notoriety among diamond trends. Because its popularity is somewhat recent, it can often be difficult for clients to understand what can make or br...

Comparing Rectangular Shapes: Emerald Cut vs Radiant Cut
If you are wondering what makes these shapes different, (or what they even are), look no further! By the end of this post you’ll have a better idea of which one might be right for you - and a few settings to go with it!

First, let’s talk similarities...
Emerald cut diamonds and elongated radiant cuts can look similar in that they are...