Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and if you are wondering what to give your partner this year jewelry is always a timeless and meaningful choice. To help you find the perfect gift our expert team at Lauren B has put together this Valentine’s Day 2026 Jewelry Gift Guide. 

From pendants to heart shaped jewelry here are our top picks for this Valentine’s Day.

Why Jewelry is ...

Today we’re talking about one of the four C’s of diamond grading: clarity. As the name implies, clarity refers to how many inclusions or blemishes the diamond contains, and whether or not these imperfections are visible to the eye or only under magnification. Let's learn about how the diamond clarity chart works and what determines each grade.

Some helpful vocab for this post:

Clarity...

We have had the absolute pleasure of designing engagement rings and wedding bands for some pretty incredible couples over the past 41 years. Each couple has a wonderfully unique love story with an equally unique proposal and ring. 

The following romantic holiday proposal ideas are inspired by actual Lauren B clients who have graciously shared a piece of their love story with us. If a...

If you are reading this gift guide, you already know that buying jewelry is an investment you make for yourself or whoever you are buying for. After the tumultuous past two years, everybody deserves to treat themselves to something nice this holiday season. In terms of diamonds, these precious stones appreciate over time.

Everyone in your life deserves some sparkle. From your best fr...

Most diamond engagement ring shoppers have a firm grasp of two diamond color categories: colorless diamonds and colored diamonds. You may already know that colorless diamonds are transparent stones with plenty of sparkles while colored diamonds come in yellow and black most notably. 

But, did you know that diamond color can refer to varying shades of colorless and near-colorless diam...

The process of shopping for a diamond engagement ring is overwhelming in its own right, with a budget to manage, a partner to please, a shape to choose, and a monumental life secret to keep from your friends and family. 

The cherry on top of this overflowing sundae: you can’t seem to understand what the jeweler means when they say: “the facets of the emerald cut diamond...

The delicate, elongated shape of the oval diamond paired with its subtle brilliance and narrowing effect on the finger create a coveted diamond shape made for the one-of-a-kind bride. It is no surprise that the oval shape diamond has captured the spotlight and secured itself as the most popular cut of 2021 and into the foreseeable future.

In this edition of Diamonds 101, we take ...

Whether you are a blushing bride excited to venture into the world of diamonds alongside your partner, or whether you are an eager groom-to-be in search of the perfect ring for the love of your life, you may wonder where exactly you should start the engagement ring shopping process.

We often recommend determining the diamond shape or shapes you like best to create a foundation from w...

As children, we often have elaborate dreams about our wedding day... We dream about a picturesque wedding scape, a dreamy partner, and a wedding dress that could stop traffic in Times Square. 

It is only when we actually begin our wedding planning process that we entertain the idea of accessorizing our wedding dress. How do you balance jewelry selections without detracting focus from...

Pairing your engagement ring with a wedding band can feel like an unattainable art form. How can you enhance the favorite parts of your engagement ring stone, shape, or setting while creating dimension and symmetry? Can you mix and match wedding bands while maintaining a timeless elegance that you can cherish forever?

The good news is: there is no right or wrong when it comes to choo...

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...

What does EYE CLEAN mean? 

 
This IGTV covers a crucial topic for diamond shoppers, specifically about the clarity of diamonds and what the term “eye-clean” means. We use this term frequently when referencing our diamonds to gauge how visible the inclusions are to the naked eye (or without the assistance of magnification). At Lauren B, we work with diamonds in all different clarity r...