Here it is, my set is complete New and Final band!

[beau13]

Well..I spontaneously purchased a different looking wedding band today, and decided to keep my solitaire set the way it is for now. I like how the two rings sit flush together, the same width, looks as though they were made for each other. It''s a bit different, more unique than a regular plain gold band. I think I finally realized that though the majority of members here prefer big rocks on thin, narrow bands, I prefer the look of thick, bolder looking pieces. My eye always catches a lot of gold on someone''s finger, no matter what size stone they are sporting. I think on my hand, the thinner bands, less gold, looks cheap...not as rich looking. So...here is about 8.5mm of gold, with the main focus being the ONE diamond!

 

[beau13]

One more pic, to show there is no overhang like the other diamond band had next to my solitaire. They do look like a pefect fit, in my opinion!!

 

[mela lu]

YEY Beau! I''m happy to see you happy after all the drama with the last 11 stoner.

It''s beautiful and a natural fit together, I agree!!

The most important thing is that when you look at your hand, you LURVE it!

Its beautiful!

I''m happy you''re more at peace with your decision.

 

[beau13]

Thanks Mela Lu. Yes, the 11 diamond band is beautiful, just not with MY ring , so I do love this combination more! Hope you got my reply to your message.

 

[Kaleigh]

Looks great!!!!

 

[Evelynn]

They look wonderful together!

 

[lyra]

Yay! That looks great. Is it one ring? It''s a perfect match.

 

[beau13]

Thanks. No Lyra, two rings, the band was spotted today! A jeweler brought in a few diamond bands for me to try with my ring, and I didn''t like any of them, then spotted that band in the 50% off sale section. I don''t think he wanted me to walk out spending only a few hundred, hoping for a few thousand, but I honestly thought off all the bands I tried, it matched best. It looks good on it''s own, and has about a 3 mm height profile, so it''s a nice heavy looking, substantial piece!

 

[musey]

I''m glad you found something you''re happy with!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

They look beautiful together, love the band!

 

[risingsun]

Thank you for helping Beau find her beautiful wedding set! Amen

 

[beau13]

Thanks Rising sun...not as BLINGY as your set, but it serves it''s purpose. I do really like the two rings together. The 5 stone with 20 pointers would have been nice to see, but I guess it wasn''t meant to be.

 

[SeattleSweetheart]

Totally beautiful! I agree that the band looks like it was made to go with your solitaire. Congratulations on your find.

 

[MoonWater]

Great choice! They look good together.

 

[mamalala]

Beau, I really love your rings together. VERY nice choice! Congrats!

 

[cinnamon013]

This looks fantastic together. Congrats on such a nice find!

 

[Fly Girl]

Beau - Those rings do look really nice together. I''m glad you are keeping your solitaire. And that wedding band will look great on its own. Very nice combo. Isn''t the 50% off table great!!!

I hope you keep the 11 stone as well to wear for fun!

 

[rainydaze]

oh, yay!! i''m glad you found something you love AND got a deal to boot! they look great together, enjoy!!

 

[risingsun]

Date: 10/11/2007 8:39:56 PM
Author: beau13
Thanks Rising sun...not as BLINGY as your set, but it serves it''s purpose. I do really like the two rings together. The 5 stone with 20 pointers would have been nice to see, but I guess it wasn''t meant to be.

Bling shmling

Everyone has to find the right fit for themselves. I''m so glad you''re keeping your beautiful e-ring. Now, I''ve been meaning to ask...how did your little dog end up with a heart on his side...so cute

 

[saltymuffin]

How exciting that you found something you are happy with! They are a really great match! In another post, I remember you mentioning that you'd like a gold band with diamond accents - that is exactly what this is! More pics of the band by itself would be great!

I have to agree with you about the gold. Pave and continuous rows of diamonds do seem to be all the rage here at PS. I also appreciate the look of a shiny gold band!

 

[poshpepper]

The combination looks really good. I am glad you found something that works

 

[beau13]

Hey risingsun, it's not my dog, not sure how the lil heart shape got on his back, but thought it was a cute pic! Time to go, updated my avatar, trying to get a ring pic in, but it's not letting me upload it. Maybe I have to resize it even smaller? I will figure it out ...eventually!

 

[diamondringlover]

I like the look, that band looks really cool, glad you are happy

 

[lyra]

Actually, I meant I thought the WB was 2 rings. I think it''s great. I love how you say "for now". LOL! I totally know what you mean. I''m trying to just be patient myself although I keep changing my mind constantly, and get bored with my plain temporary solitaire and bands. Oh well. Hey, I hope you have an excuse to keep the 11 stone ring. It''s really nice too.

 

[Miranda]

I love it! I''m so glad to hear you are happy with it!

 

[ButterBean]

What an elegant look! Who makes the band? Have you already provided detail on the E-setting in another thread? I guess it''s true that when you see "the one" you just know it. Best wishes/

 

[beau13]

Hi Butterbean, not sure who makes the band, it came in a ring box that says "Saffari", I know this store carries alot of bridal mounts, etc, from that line, so perhaps same company? I showed my husband this morning, he said "another band...my God!". I told him the 11 stone is being sold, to pay for this band. He said "are you sure you're happy now?" I said "YES", he likes this combination the best out of all the bands I have tried (or bought) to wear with the solitaire. I think my ring does get more attention now. I go to both my son's hockey games 4-5 times a week, and none of the hockey moms ever noticed my ring, until yesterday, when I had the new set on..suddenly it was like "Oh my God, let me see your ring!". I guess the bold gold look really does grab your eye! Then, they see the diamond and say "wow, that's a good size rock". Keep in mind, most people around here wear .50- 1.00 carat size diamonds MAX, so it does seem to stand out a little. The funniest thing is, after someone grabs your hand and looks over your ring, the first question out of their mouths is "what does your husband do"? I think that's kind of funny!! I know a gal who has a 3.2 carat round that her grandmother left her, and her husband always jokes saying "she's wearing my sportscar on her hand", and I always think "yes the diamond is worth about that much perhaps, but hell, YOU didn't have to pay for it" Lucky gal, that's a great family heirloom to pass down!

 

[ButterBean]

"Are you sure you''re happy now?"

Beau, That''s what I heard recently when I exchanged my birthday gift - a pearl ring. The first one was pretty, but not comfortable to wear (I chose the setting from a book, but didn''t try it on first.) Glad I switched. And it DOES set the scene for my choosing my e-ring instead of him guessing. He knowingly said I would still accept the proposal, but a few days later he would hear: Honey would you mind terribly if I ....." We had a good laugh, but he knows that I am very fussy. The time, place and method of proposing is ALL him, but I feel this need to make sure I will love the ring, too. Maybe that means I have ''control issues.''

I do have this question for you, and anyone else reading. Is it a good idea, or even possible to order a setting or two to try on before making a decision? That was one thing the B & M stores would allow.

Your rings are very pretty together and do look like they belong together. How long did it take you to find that perfect combo?

 

[blingergrrrl]

I love the combo. I wouldn''t of thought those two rings would go together, but they really do!!

 

[beau13]

Hey Blingergirrrl, that''s why I initially wanted a plain gold cathedral mount, ANY band would look good with it. Just not the 11 stone diamond band I bought. lol. It will sit flush with any band, you could go plain gold or diamonds...it''s such a versatile setting, PLUS it''s nice to have one large diamond, not competing with any more diamonds. I''ve learned I prefer more gold, less sparkle, except for the main attraction! *wink*