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P: 2/20/2009 12:12:07 PM
RLG Cut Rock Total Posts: 313 Last Post: 7/10/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2007	Hi Everyone, I am having a terrible time with finding a wedding band for my e-ring. I had originally bought this plain band to wear with it. However the band is round to match the shank of the e-ring, but the e-ring shank flattens as it goes up to the side stone. This makes the plain band appear to be much whiter than the metal on the e-ring which really bugged me. I'm attaching the plain band below. I'm not sure the picture really shows the difference in metal appearance because of the flash. Anyways I saw this thin baguette ring in a store in DC that looked really nice with my ring. So I received it in the mail today and it does not look at thin as the band I tried on. The band I tried on was 2.9 wide and they made this one 2.7. I’m not really sold on it. I am not sure if I am being overly picky so I'm putting it out there for your thoughts, comments, and suggestions on different rings? Regardless this diamond band I have has to go back because one of the stones has a noticeable black inclusion in it. Ok on to the pictures.
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:12:07 PM

There are 44 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 2/20/2009 12:14:09 PM
RLG Cut Rock Total Posts: 313 Last Post: 7/10/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2007	new band 1
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:14:09 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:15:23 PM
RLG Cut Rock Total Posts: 313 Last Post: 7/10/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2007	another
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:15:23 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:16:24 PM
RLG Cut Rock Total Posts: 313 Last Post: 7/10/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2007	I should warned you in advance I can not seem to take great pictures.
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:16:24 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:18:09 PM
Hudson_Hawk Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,499 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2006	First. I LOVE your Ering. I think I like the plain band the best. I like that it mimics the band on your ering. I don't like the diamond band at all. That's Mrs. Hudson_Hawk to you... Over and out.
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:18:09 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:20:12 PM
musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,163 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006	I actually think that the plain band suits your e-ring best... by far. Have you tried different shapes/dome heights? I used to think a plain band is a plain band is a plain band... but after looking around at some I happened across my favorite dome shape/height, which is a slightly flatter version of the one you currently have - but not FLAT. That is my favorite shape, and it's a little less common than the very high dome (especially in thinner widths - 2.5mm and under). I think something like that might solve the issue you're facing. This kind of shape (from e-weddingbands.com):
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:20:12 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:22:06 PM
musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,163 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006	As opposed to a higher dome, like the one you have, and like this one:
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:22:06 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:23:11 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,750 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	RLG, the channel set baguette band is one of my favorite styles, so I gotta say that I LOVE that look (and your split shank with step cuts is TDF - what a gorgeous, gorgeous ring!) That said, I wonder if maybe you'd just prefer a more delicate look for a band? I'm thinking maybe a bar or prong set baguette band might be another option (I love the baguettes with the asscher and traps - I wouldn't change that!) Also - I keep on thinking that LaurenthePartier's teensy baguette band would look beautiful. I'll dig up a photo of those bands if I can, too. Here's a bar-set option:
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:23:11 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:28:14 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,750 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	Here's a link to Lauren's collection - her baby baguette bands are about halfway down: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=97901
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:28:14 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:34:15 PM
tyty333 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,396 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2008	I'm liking the plain band better also (sorry). Can you still send the diamond band back or is it yours now? I'll go look to see if I can find anything I think might look good with it. ~~~Thanks to PS, my wants far exceed my budget!~~~
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:34:15 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:38:00 PM
tyty333 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,396 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2008	Wow musey...thats the best price I've seen on a 2 mm plat band. Good find. Gonna bookmark that for future reference. ~~~Thanks to PS, my wants far exceed my budget!~~~
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:38:00 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:41:29 PM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,099 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	I guess I am the odd ball b/c I like the diamond band. Both look great so honestly you can't go wrong.
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:41:29 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:43:29 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,228 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 2/20/2009 12:41:29 PM Author: Tacori E-ring I guess I am the odd ball b/c I like the diamond band. Both look great so honestly you can't go wrong. Ditto! Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:43:29 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:49:55 PM
tyty333 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,396 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2008	I'm not saying get this but...I'm thinking if you want something with diamonds in it it would look better if the diamonds were going the same direction as the diamonds in your ering (NS) and not EW like the diamond ring you got...here is an example. I hope this makes sense. They call this channel-set Vertical baguette diamonds Edit...I tried to pull the picture in but it didnt work...here is the link http://www.facetscollection.com/fssearch.cfm?item_category=FEB&offset=17 ~~~Thanks to PS, my wants far exceed my budget!~~~
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:49:55 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:51:25 PM
AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005	I honestly think they both look nice, and its really a question of what you are happy/comfortable with - if this isn't it, then keep looking.
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:51:25 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:54:31 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,912 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	I like the diamond band. Have you checked out www.thefacetscollection.com ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:54:31 PM

P: 2/20/2009 12:57:17 PM
mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008	Date: 2/20/2009 12:43:29 PM Author: Lorelei Date: 2/20/2009 12:41:29 PM Author: Tacori E-ring I guess I am the odd ball b/c I like the diamond band. Both look great so honestly you can't go wrong. Ditto! Thritto for me, actually.
Posted: 2/20/2009 12:57:17 PM

P: 2/20/2009 1:06:45 PM
*DiamondDana** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,172 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2006	I love your e-ring ! The plain band looks nice with your e-ring, but I really prefer that diamond band...it is so pretty! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you judge people, you have no time to love them ~Mother Teresa
Posted: 2/20/2009 1:06:45 PM

P: 2/20/2009 1:10:31 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I am another fan of the diamond band. I think it looks gorgeous with your ering
Posted: 2/20/2009 1:10:31 PM

P: 2/20/2009 1:34:05 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,229 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	I'm going against the grain, I have both a plain band, which stays on my finger all the time AND a diamond & sapphire band that I kind of use now as a spacer (I like the width of all the rings together)... *eta.. I like the option of being blingy or not.. ;)
Posted: 2/20/2009 1:34:05 PM

P: 2/20/2009 1:44:16 PM
woobug02 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,095 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 11/12/2004	Wooooo I agree with SDL.... what about all 3.... I stack my rings too ****** Live Life, Love Someone and Laugh Everyday****** WOOO
Posted: 2/20/2009 1:44:16 PM

P: 2/20/2009 2:00:03 PM
vespergirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/29/2007	Wow, I really love your ering! I do prefer it with the plain band.
Posted: 2/20/2009 2:00:03 PM

P: 2/20/2009 2:15:10 PM
Hello Lover Rough Rock Total Posts: 33 Last Post: 2/27/2009 Member Since: 2/20/2009	I also prefer the platinum band. I think I would love a baguette band also but the ones shown just don't really speak to me.
Posted: 2/20/2009 2:15:10 PM

P: 2/20/2009 2:48:55 PM
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005	I love your ER with the diamond band! Michelle *****************************So many sparklies.....So little time!
Posted: 2/20/2009 2:48:55 PM

P: 2/20/2009 2:50:44 PM
luvmyhalo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,037 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007	I absolutely LOVE it with the diamond band. It compliments your ering beautifully!
Posted: 2/20/2009 2:50:44 PM

P: 2/20/2009 2:53:07 PM
Tuckins1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,392 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/13/2008	I like the diamond band better, myself. Although, the plain band really does make your e-ring pop! "If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"
Posted: 2/20/2009 2:53:07 PM

P: 2/20/2009 2:56:01 PM
AprilBaby Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,256 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/17/2008	I like both bands and would probably wear all three! "Time is not what you think. Dying? Not the end of everything. We think it is. But what happens on earth is only the beginning." -Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Posted: 2/20/2009 2:56:01 PM

P: 2/20/2009 3:26:09 PM
Porridge Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,612 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008	I love the diamond band! I think it suits your ring really nicely.
Posted: 2/20/2009 3:26:09 PM

P: 2/20/2009 3:44:52 PM
RLG Cut Rock Total Posts: 313 Last Post: 7/10/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2007	Date: 2/20/2009 12:20:12 PM Author: musey I actually think that the plain band suits your e-ring best... by far. Have you tried different shapes/dome heights? I used to think a plain band is a plain band is a plain band... but after looking around at some I happened across my favorite dome shape/height, which is a slightly flatter version of the one you currently have - but not FLAT. That is my favorite shape, and it's a little less common than the very high dome (especially in thinner widths - 2.5mm and under). I think something like that might solve the issue you're facing. This kind of shape (from e-weddingbands.com): I am going to look in to this. They look like they have an easy to use return policy if it does not work out. Thanks for the suggestion.
Posted: 2/20/2009 3:44:52 PM

P: 2/20/2009 3:45:05 PM
bebe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,994 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/20/2007	Date: 2/20/2009 2:56:01 PM Author: AprilBaby I like both bands and would probably wear all three! My thoughts exactly!
Posted: 2/20/2009 3:45:05 PM

P: 2/20/2009 3:45:51 PM
chiquitapet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,107 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/17/2007	Date: 2/20/2009 2:56:01 PM Author: AprilBaby I like both bands and would probably wear all three! Ditto!!
Posted: 2/20/2009 3:45:51 PM

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