(?) A setting with diamonds that cover 3/4 shank or full/entire shank
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A related question: if you have a full eternity, and then your finger size increases, is it possible to convert it to a 3/4 eternity later on (i.e. to basically just remove the diamonds in the part that needs to be sized and afterwards that section would be plain platinum)? Anyone know if that would be possible?
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Hi Carrots,
I wanted to share with you a conversation I had with the guys at Quest jewelers. They told me that you can absolutely resize a full eternity band as they have a certain laser (sorry forgot the name) that allows them to do it. That''s the reason I decided to go ahead and redo my engagement ring with a full eternity band just like my wedding band. I am very pleased with the result and hopefully if at a future date it needs resizing there will not be a problem. I know Quest has a good reputation so I am trusting them on this. Also, I was informed that you can take some metal off from the inside to allow some play that way. Up to a size difference so that''s another alternative. Best wishes, Missy |
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I have a 3/4 eternity. I do love it but since I have large knuckles and need a larger ring size my band spins around. I adjust it a lot to position the stones up and the plain part down. I make contact with the stones as often as I make contact with the solid part. Just something to consider if your rings spin around.
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Swingirl, would you have preferred to have an full eternity, instead of a 3/4? Thus, no matter which way your ring spun, it would identical in either direction. Or, does that 3/4 have perks of its own? |
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Not really...it probably would require them resetting the whole thing. You can potentially shave off a bit on the inside if there is enough metal, but it''s fairly hard to resize. Especially if it''s a lot as it ruins the integrity of the setting and the stones will then all need to be reset. |
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A 3/4 is a good compromise, but you can size most eternity rings larger and some can be sized a bit smaller, too. There are just different ways to tackle the issue with each style. Some will need a costly piece inserted to continue the eternity pattern, others can have just a solid bar inserted converting them tio a semi-3/4 style. To make one smaller, one might insert a sleeve which makes the ring fit tighter but does not actually remove any of the original ring.
One must look at the way the diamonds in a ring touch eachother''s edges at the current size. Opening a ring to a larger size brings the edges slightly closer together and maight result in chipping of the girdles if it is not done carefully. The stones might already really be touching tightly and sizing larger would be problematic. Also, sizing any ring with diamonds 1/2 way around or more can make "popcorn" diamonds which jump out of the ring when the sizing is attempted. Putting them back can be a nightmare and the evidence of them coming out may remain visible. David S. Atlas, GG(GIA) Sr Mbr(NAJA) ASG(AGA) My basket of services available to Pricescopers |
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My engagement ring and wedding band are both eternity rings, and I wouldn''t have it any other way. A gap in stones would drive me crazy, and a full eternity band just feels so decadent.
But that is just my own opinion. If the gap wouldn''t bother you, or if you don''t really care either way, why not go 3/4? Have you tried on eternity and 3/4 rings? I didn''t think I''d have a preference until I tried them on, and the 3/4 rings just drove me mad. My jeweler said he can absolutely resize the eternity bands, so that''s not a concern for me. |
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Thanks Neatfreak and Oldminer for the info on converting to 3/4 style. It sounds like there is only a small possibility of that working. I would prefer a 3/4 style because I would hate to outgrow the eternity, but the one I have my eye on doesn''t come in the style, so I may have to just go for it and hope for the best.
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I think the setting has a bit of give. What do you think? See below. |
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I''m not sure yet if I would prefer one over the other. They both have their advantages. I wish my rings didn''t spin around. I have a 3/4 shared-prong eternity from WF and the stones are very well protected from surface hits. I guess I would like the full eternity. I am older and don''t think my finger size is going the change anymore. So that''s another consideration if you are young and pre-kids. |
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Like, how many sizes are we talking about here? I mean, I understand the concept. When I graduated high school, my shoe size was a 5AAA. Now, it''s like a 5.5B/6AA. Oh, maybe we shouldn''t have kids. ...kidding, of course. But, in terms of ring size, given I stay in a range of 10-lbs after them, do I move up... 1/2 size, 1 full? Maybe I should ask my mother... or, aunties. |
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Everyone is different with ring size, pregnancy, aging, swelling, etc. My finger is probably the same size it was 25 years ago even though I am 20 lbs heavier. But my knuckles are larger and that has made the difference in ring size. My hands and fingers are thin. I say get what you like now and make the change when you need to since it is impossible to predict what size your finger will be in 10 or 20 years.
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