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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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Why did I lose stones from my ring? Why did my ring or prong bend?

We know that losing stones from your ring, or having it bend can be very distressing. Especially if it’s your first piece of fine jewelry. My husband and I have written this blog to help you understand why this sometimes happens. Just like a car, rings require routine maintenance, and sometimes if they get into an accident, they require professional help. We’re always here..

Helena Collection by Laurie Sarah – featuring a top halo, cathedral shank and diamonds under the morganite!

Introducing the Helena Collection by Laurie Sarah! In this blog, we’ll show you the features of this stunning, handmade collection! We’ll highlight the Emerald Cut Morganite version, but Helena is available in all diamonds, gemstones, sizes and cuts.

Marquise Cut Morganite – which size is right for your ring? Let Laurie Sarah help you choose!

We give you only the best in morganite! Eye clean, excellent luster, and gorgeous, rich color! This blog shows you all the different sizes of marquise cut we offer. It is shown with Morganite, but you can apply this to any gemstone or diamond you want. Don’t see the size you want? We can custom cut it for you! Each size is featured on..

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. Others are more difficult. In this blog, I’ll show you all the ways my Master Jeweler husband Avo does it! REGULAR SIZING In the picture above is a classic example of a ring that can be regularly sized. It doesn’t have any stones or detail that go all the way around. So what we do is at the..

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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Laurie Sarah’s Gemstone Durability Chart

HOW DURABLE IS YOUR GEMSTONE? Since we make lots of custom designs using a wide variety of Colored Gemstones, I wrote this blog to help answer questions we get about the durability of various Gemstones. Here is Laurie Sarah’s Gemstone Durability Chart! To understand the durability of a gemstone, there are a few factors to consider. After we discuss these, I’ll explain how this..

Is Morganite Good for My Engagement Ring?

Laurie Sarah Morganite With so many brides desiring Colored Gemstone Engagement Rings instead of traditional Diamond Engagement Rings, my husband and I get asked all the time about Morganite. Brides want to know, “Is Morganite Good for my Engagement Ring?” Known as the “Stone of Love”, it’s no surprise that it has become increasingly popular! Here’s some information to help you decide if Morganite..

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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..

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..