At Lauren B Jewelry, we have seen a wide range of engagement ring budgets over the past 40 years. We have worked with couples who have unlimited budgets and couples with a frugal stipend. We thrive when given the opportunity to help clients find a diamond engagement ring that not only fulfills their wildest engagement ring dreams but fits seamlessly within their budget. 

We gathered ...

Though the GIA only provides a concrete cut grade for round brilliant cut diamonds, there are some extra facets of diamond quality to keep in mind when opting for a non-round stone. One of these characteristics is the bow-tie effect. In this post we’ll provide some clarity around common questions we receive regarding this non-measurable factor!

WHAT IS THE BOW-TIE EFFECT?
The bow-tie effect...

What makes them different?

Round and oval diamonds are both brilliant cut stones that are very lively and give off an amazing amount of of sparkle!  Both have completely rounded edges and great face up dimensions relative to other diamond cuts making them very attractive as center-stone options for an engagement ring.  However, they have some differences that you should review before making ...