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..
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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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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..
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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..
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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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Why are some ring quotes higher than others? Part 2 – Will I be helped if I have a problem?
If the other jeweler gave you a less expensive quote, does that necessarily mean they’re cheaper? What about if you need to be helped with a problem? You see, just like after you buy a car, there can be expenses after you buy a piece of fine jewelry. With your car, you might get a ding on the door, the oil may need to..
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Why are some ring quotes higher than others? Part 1 – Comparing Apples to Apples
Comparing Apples to Apples When you asked Laurie Sarah and another jeweler to give you a quote on your dream ring, they both came back with very different quotes. Why? Don’t assume that both jewelers quoted apples to apples. Check out this real life example shared by one of our clients who was shocked that Laurie Sarah was “almost twice as much” as the..
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Laurie Sarah’s Colored Gemstone Grading System
UNDERSTANDING THE CLARITY OF YOUR GEMSTONE “So”, you might ask, “why does Laurie Sarah have their own Colored Gemstone Grading System?” Good question! Bottom line – unlike the diamond industry, the colored gemstone industry does not have its own standardized grading system. This is why you will see a variety of buzz words associated with colored gemstones that can sometimes contradict each other and..
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Morganite Treatment – Is morganite treated?
We’re so glad you love Morganite! Here are some quick tips on Morganite Treatment. According to GIA, Morganite might be treated, or it might not be. If it is, only heat is used as a treatment which is a pretty generally acceptable treatment of most colored gems. Why would morganite be heat treated? As you can see in the stunning picture above, Morganite can..
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