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Sapphire eternity band durability?

P: 6/15/2005 10:21:53 PM
chicagolady Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 6/16/2005 Member Since: 6/15/2005	Hi -- I was wondering if this ring would be durable enough to wear constantly as a wedding band? http://www.faycullen.com/eternity/300/bjb820t9s.html My engagement ring is a 1.15 carat sapphire in a diamond halo setting in a 18K white gold setting (purchased after much helpful lurking on this site!), and I take it off before doing anything that seems remotely damaging. I was hoping to get a wedding band that I could leave on without worrying about damage. Thanks for your advice!
Posted: 6/15/2005 10:21:53 PM

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P: 6/15/2005 10:29:57 PM
ame Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,452 Last Post: 2/7/2006 Member Since: 7/7/2004	Id almost say get a diamond eternity band instead. It's more durable, for sure. ETA: Welcome! PICS PLEASE
Posted: 6/15/2005 10:29:57 PM

P: 6/15/2005 11:51:18 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	It should be fine they are well protected in the setting. You would likely trash the setting before damaging a stone. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 6/15/2005 11:51:18 PM

P: 6/16/2005 12:19:54 AM
chicagolady Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 6/16/2005 Member Since: 6/15/2005	Thanks for the feedback. I love diamond eternity bands, but what with paying for the wedding, we can't swing that right now... I've tried to take pictures of the engagement ring, and keep getting a white and blue blur!
Posted: 6/16/2005 12:19:54 AM

P: 6/16/2005 5:53:00 AM
Bertrand Ideal Rock Total Posts: 622 Last Post: 8/17/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2004	Date: 6/16/2005 12:19:54 AM Author: chicagolady Thanks for the feedback. I love diamond eternity bands, but what with paying for the wedding, we can't swing that right now... I've tried to take pictures of the engagement ring, and keep getting a white and blue blur! Sapphire E-ring ????? Must..... have...... pics!!!!! If you have a digital camera - have you used the macro setting under the setup? Did you have an appraisal done with pictures? More info ! --------------------------- "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts."
Posted: 6/16/2005 5:53:00 AM

P: 6/16/2005 12:00:00 PM
MINE!! Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,287 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 2/25/2005	Girl!! YOU HAVE GOT to find some way to get us a look at the ring.. do you have a scanner?
Posted: 6/16/2005 12:00:00 PM

P: 6/16/2005 12:29:13 PM
velouriaL Ideal Rock Total Posts: 501 Last Post: 6/30/2008 Member Since: 10/21/2004	I, too, am going to add my voice to those begging for pictures of the e-ring. To answer your question, that setting looks pretty protective to me. As with your e-ring, you may have to get the stone repolished every 5-10 years, as I understand it, to keep is looking fresh. And even if you did, in like 15 years, have to replace one the sapphires in the e-ring, that probably wouldn't be a big deal. My mother's wedding band is half-eternity ring with rubies alternated with diamonds, kind of along these lines: And I know she's never had a problem. I don't know about the sapphs that sit on the underside of your finger, though.
Posted: 6/16/2005 12:29:13 PM

P: 6/16/2005 12:35:39 PM
chicagolady Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 6/16/2005 Member Since: 6/15/2005	My digital camera is ancient, so no macro setting, but I tried a few more times and came up with one that was semi-clear. I'll try to do more! Since we're in Chicago, we got an appraisal at the Jewelery Judge in Northbrook -- they're great (although it appraised for just a little more than we paid, so we didn't do so well at the negotiating...) Here's more specs -- they said it's an oval shape modified mixed cut natural blue sapphire, clarity SI-1, Type 2, medium, moderately strong violetish blue color, GIA vB 5/4, cut is good. Indications of heat enhancement are present. 26 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds, approximate total weight of stones=.26ct, approx VS2 clarity. The shank is 1.15 mm in width. Also, I took the plunge and ordered the Fay Cullen ring!
Posted: 6/16/2005 12:35:39 PM

P: 6/16/2005 12:48:43 PM
MINE!! Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,287 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 2/25/2005	OOHHH THAT IS JUST YUUUMMMMMMYYYY!!! I love love love it!!! I think it will look wonderful with your ring!! Oh I love it.. I am going to add it to the Colored Stone engagement ring thread.. Thank you so much of rsharing and welcome to Pscope!!! You will find many gemstone lovers here!
Posted: 6/16/2005 12:48:43 PM

P: 6/16/2005 12:49:12 PM
velouriaL Ideal Rock Total Posts: 501 Last Post: 6/30/2008 Member Since: 10/21/2004	Oh, ChicagoLady, that is gorgeous! I'm sure your stone is even better-looking in real life! Do would like to add to the colored stone e-ring thread? I think the sapphire w-band will be good. Congrats! Be sure to post pictures of them together on your hand!
Posted: 6/16/2005 12:49:12 PM

P: 6/16/2005 12:50:43 PM
MINE!! Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,287 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 2/25/2005	Can't seem to post it.. bad computer.. But Chicago lady.. PLEASE post it an make sure to addd your specs!!
Posted: 6/16/2005 12:50:43 PM

P: 6/16/2005 12:54:54 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,905 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Your ring is lovely!! So glad you got the band from Fay Cullen. Can't wait to see it. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 6/16/2005 12:54:54 PM

P: 6/16/2005 1:01:49 PM
velouriaL Ideal Rock Total Posts: 501 Last Post: 6/30/2008 Member Since: 10/21/2004	Oh, and where did you get it from? I'd love to hear the story.
Posted: 6/16/2005 1:01:49 PM

P: 6/16/2005 1:12:53 PM
chicagolady Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 6/16/2005 Member Since: 6/15/2005	Thanks everyone! I'll definitely post pics when the band comes. The story of the ring isn't tremendously exciting -- it's from a jewelry shop in Chicago called Steve Quick. I knew I wanted a sapphire engagement ring with a decent sized sapphire, a narrow band, and little diamonds around it. My ideal would have been something like a Leon Mege setting, but we were on a fairly small budget. We looked all over jewler's row in Chicago, ebay, all the antique ring sites, but nothing was quite right. I learned a ton about what to look for from reading things at this forum. Then a jewelry shop that didn't have anything recommended we try Steve Quick. They showed me this ring, I tried it on, and it was exactly what I'd wanted. The pictures don't do the sapphire justice -- it's really sparkly (especially on the subway cars for some reason?!?)
Posted: 6/16/2005 1:12:53 PM

P: 6/16/2005 1:58:02 PM
BrightSpot Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,783 Last Post: 8/4/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2005	Thanks for the ring pics, chicagolady--your sapphire ring is gorgeous! I think the Fay Cullen band will compliment it beautifully! I can't wait to see a pic of them together! "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." -William Shakespeare
Posted: 6/16/2005 1:58:02 PM

P: 6/16/2005 3:08:58 PM
MJO Ideal Rock Total Posts: 661 Last Post: 3/28/2008 Member Since: 11/3/2004	Just to let you know my wife has been wearing a diamond and ruby eternity band for 17 years and it still looks good. I have to clean it once a month but other than that no problems.
Posted: 6/16/2005 3:08:58 PM

P: 6/16/2005 3:12:41 PM
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004	Hi, Chicagolady! Your ring is just beautiful, and I really look forward to seeing it with the band! -- it's really sparkly (especially on the subway cars for some reason?!?) That's interesting...I find my jewelry seems to look its best at QuikStop convenience stores (Do they have those in the East?)
Posted: 6/16/2005 3:12:41 PM

P: 6/16/2005 3:15:25 PM
rms Ideal Rock Total Posts: 914 Last Post: 8/13/2009 Member Since: 6/16/2004	Oh, can I tell you that I looked at the Fay Cullen band yesterday and thought it was so cool I was about to order one myself. And now that I see your ring...WOW!! I think the combo will be fantastic and I can't wait for pics of them together. I would so love a sapphire ring like yours. Rita
Posted: 6/16/2005 3:15:25 PM

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