Category Archives: General
What is the Difference Between an Appraisal, a GIA, EGL, IGI Certificate, and my Laurie Sarah Certificate of Authenticity?
In this blog I will explain a little bit about the following: What is an Appraisal? What is a GIA/EGL/IGI Certificate? What is a Laurie Sarah Certificate of Authenticity? Why would one sometimes differ from another? What is an Appraisal? An appraisal is an official document produced and signed by a Certified Appraiser. A Certified Appraiser is someone who has gone through intensive study..
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Can I Make an In Person Appointment?
For over 35 years, my husband Avo has been a Diamond Setting Icon in Historic Downtown Los Angeles. That’s where we met! I used to sit and watch him work with such awe. He is a true artist! If you have the chance to come in person, you will love the experience! Our jewelry is truly handcrafted From Our Love to Yours! In this..
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14k or 18k rose gold – which one should I choose? Laurie Sarah’s pros and cons
I get asked a lot about what the difference is between 14k rose gold and 18k rose gold. Good question! I’ll start off with the techy stuff, and also show you some finished products, as well as the pros and cons. (In the main image above, 18k rose gold is on the left, 14k rose gold on the right) I hope this helps! Let..
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How wide should my man’s wedding band be? Let Laurie Sarah help!
Custom jewelry is our specialty. Even man’s bands! The most frequent question we’re asked when we design a man’s wedding band is, “How wide should it be?” This blog will help! Each band is shown on a computer hand with a ring finger that is size 10 for reference. What can we make for you?
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How does Morganite look in Rose Gold, White Gold, and Yellow Gold?
In this blog, I show you how the color of Genuine Morganite is influenced by the color of gold it is set in. In each set of pictures, the Morganite is EXACTLY the same color – a rich, peachy pink! But when it’s set in different colors of gold, you can see how the color is influenced. Scroll to see various rings and bands! ..
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Solitaire Engagement Ring Designs by Laurie Sarah – which is your favorite?
I used to use the term “Simple Solitaire” but I’m not sure there is such a thing! Who knew there could be so many designs for a solitaire! In this blog, I’ll show you some of the ones we’ve custom designed for our clients. Don’t see what you want? We can design it no problem! Tell us which one is your favorite! The LS#..
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What are my options for sizing my ring? Especially if it is full eternity or has lots of gorgeous detail?
Some rings are easy to size, while others are more difficult. In this blog, I’ll show you how different rings can be resized, and all the ways my Master Jeweler husband, Avo, does it! REGULAR SIZING STRETCHING OR SHAVING SIZING PATCH SIZING BEADS RECASTING For those who have intricate and/or full eternity rings and do not want any of these options, the option is..
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Should I choose Full Eternity, 3/4 Eternity, or 1/2 Eternity for my Engagement Ring? Laurie Sarah’s advice
What are the advantages and dis-advantages of a Full Eternity Ring, 3/4 Eternity Ring and a 1/2 Eternity Ring? And what do each of those mean? I’m here to help! HALF ETERNITY RING Half eternity means that any gemstones or diamonds on a ring go only half-way round the “shank” (the part that goes around the finger). The above image is a perfect example...
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Why are some ring quotes higher than others? Part 4 – Understanding Reviews
Understanding Reviews You have found the love of your life – check. You know what you want your Engagement Ring to look like – check. Finding the right jeweler to make your ring dreams come true? Let’s see if we can mark that off your list too! Many brides are choosing online jewelers to design their dream rings. How can you tell who is..
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Why are some ring quotes higher than others? Part 3 – Buy Handmade.
Buy Handmade Why should you buy Handmade, especially when in general it costs more? Most of you buying from Laurie Sarah are buying Engagement Rings – the most important piece of jewelry you will ever own. What does your Engagement Ring symbolize? Love. Eternal Love. Commitment, loyalty, and faithfulness. If price is the only consideration in buying a ring, you may actually be supporting..
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