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ť So do Memoire and Tiffany make the lowest profile shared prong eternity bands? What about Leon?

So do Memoire and Tiffany make the lowest profile shared prong eternity bands? What about Leon?

P: 4/25/2008 9:18:57 AM
bem3231 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 502 Last Post: 8/31/2008 Member Since: 8/28/2007	Hi all - I'm looking for a shared prong eternity band - maybe around 2 tcw. I would like something that's as low profile as possible. I've been doing some reading of past threads and have been left with the impression that Memoire and Tiffany make the lowest profile ones - is that correct? Also, has any one had a low-profile one made by Leon? How would his compare? I'm headed to NYC next week and want to do some shopping for this, but am wondering exactly where to start. Thank you!
Posted: 4/25/2008 9:18:57 AM

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P: 4/25/2008 9:34:52 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Seriously, with your ring, I'd be headed to Tiffany's. I think the Tiffany setting is prettier than Memoire (even though I have Memoire). I've never seen a shared prong ring by Leon and I don't think I'd want to experiment with that. We know Tiffany is set low, so that is what I'd recommend. And while you're there, you can have the fun of trying on lots of different bands with your ring! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 4/25/2008 9:34:52 AM

P: 4/25/2008 9:39:12 AM
bem3231 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 502 Last Post: 8/31/2008 Member Since: 8/28/2007	Date: 4/25/2008 9:34:52 AM Author: diamondseeker2006 Seriously, with your ring, I'd be headed to Tiffany's. I think the Tiffany setting is prettier than Memoire (even though I have Memoire). I've never seen a shared prong ring by Leon and I don't think I'd want to experiment with that. We know Tiffany is set low, so that is what I'd recommend. And while you're there, you can have the fun of trying on lots of different bands with your ring! Thanks for the info and feedback, DS. Not what I was hoping to hear, though! cries at the thought of paying the Tiffany premium
Posted: 4/25/2008 9:39:12 AM

P: 4/25/2008 12:18:33 PM
sugar Ideal Rock Total Posts: 693 Last Post: 11/5/2009 Member Since: 6/11/2007	hi bem- i've tried on both memoire and tiff bands and they are the lowest set that i've been able to find. are you looking for a traditional shared prong band? i tried on the single shared prong memoire bands (from their purity collection) and love them! the setting really showcases each stone well. you should go try some on and see if you like the look of it with your ring. good luck!
Posted: 4/25/2008 12:18:33 PM

P: 4/25/2008 12:26:45 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Well, the Memoire bands are very well made and are set very low, so you don't see as much of the sides as you do with other shared prong rings. So it's a great choice if you don't want to pay the Tiffany premium. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 4/25/2008 12:26:45 PM

P: 4/25/2008 1:35:28 PM
lisa1.01fvs1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,101 Last Post: 9/4/2009 Member Since: 1/17/2008	Hey Bem check out the shared prong Tiffany's in SMTR http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=83849 http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=81206 I have a half-circle shared prong and it sits so flush and sleek on my finger!
Posted: 4/25/2008 1:35:28 PM

P: 4/25/2008 2:12:21 PM
calcallie Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 4/26/2008 Member Since: 4/8/2008	Hey Bem check out the shared prong Tiffany's in SMTR I have a half-circle shared prong and it sits so flush and sleek on my finger![/QUOTE] [QUOTE]Date: 4/25/2008 1:35:28 PM Author: lisa1.01fvs1 A few detailed q's: Do you know the approx height of your ring? How many diamonds are there in the 1/2 circle? (What's the total carat wt?) And do you have a picture of the ring from bottom angle? (So we can see the height of it?) Thx!! CalCallie
Posted: 4/25/2008 2:12:21 PM

P: 4/25/2008 2:15:50 PM
calcallie Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 4/26/2008 Member Since: 4/8/2008	Oh I did check out: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=83849 Loved the pics. But do you have pics of just the shared prong 1/2 circle band? Would like to see a solo pic of that one. CalCallie
Posted: 4/25/2008 2:15:50 PM

P: 4/25/2008 2:21:56 PM
butterfly 17 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,162 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 8/18/2005	When I was looking for a shared prong to go with the Royal Crown setting I had, I decided to get the one from Tiffany's. It is extremely well made and very low set and the only ring I could find that would not hit the prongs on the side. I am extremely happy that I went with it. I would not hesitate to get a memoire band either as it is just as low set as the Tiffany one I have. I do want to point out that I think the gallery of the Tiffany is pretty, it is open and has a tiny bit more detail than the Memoire band and also that the band will sit higher on your finger depending on the size stones. When I went to get my band, I could not decide between the 7 stone .56 ctw. or the 7 stone .91 ctw. I decided to get the smaller carat weight after trying both on with my e-ring. The larger diamond band sat up higher, even though it was still low set, and hit the prongs. Do you know what size stones you want. Oh, one more thing, try signed pieces. They have low set diamond shared prong bands and their prices are very good and as far as I know the quality is excellent as well. I am thinking about getting a 5 stone band in their Raphael setting, I am undecided still. "Buy what you like to please yourself, not to impress anyone else." "Maybe I am just dense, or maybe it just doesn't matter." -MKM
Posted: 4/25/2008 2:21:56 PM

P: 4/25/2008 8:40:18 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	The tiffany band is my alltime favorite for a shared prong setting. Memoire comes in at a close second. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 4/25/2008 8:40:18 PM

P: 4/25/2008 9:28:03 PM
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004	HI: Have you tried anything locally? Does Jewels by Maximes carry Memoire? (I am trying to think who in town might....) ETA: No it isn't Maximes who carries Memoire, it is Swedish Jewellers in Edmonton. cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off".
Posted: 4/25/2008 9:28:03 PM

P: 4/25/2008 10:51:55 PM
lisa1.01fvs1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,101 Last Post: 9/4/2009 Member Since: 1/17/2008	Hi CC 9 diamonds .27 ctw. I'll get you some bottom angle pics!
Posted: 4/25/2008 10:51:55 PM

P: 4/25/2008 11:25:15 PM
calcallie Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 4/26/2008 Member Since: 4/8/2008	Do you think that 9 diamond semi-circle Tiff shared prong set (7 pts each) or 11 diamonds same setting (6pts) is better a match for my ering? (center stone approx .93 carat?) or are these options too big for a 1 carat? (sorry...kinda going off topic - I am also looking for a low profile shared prong wedding band) CalCallie
Posted: 4/25/2008 11:25:15 PM

P: 4/26/2008 1:58:57 AM
lisa1.01fvs1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,101 Last Post: 9/4/2009 Member Since: 1/17/2008	I personally like the 9 diamond and have compared with the eternity and the larger # half-circle bands. As I have smallish fingers and I don't want the diamonds to rub against my other fingers and the 9 works perfectly. The eternity just felt bulky and poorly matched for me w/ the knife-edge e-ring or any other band IMO. I prefer sharper proportions and the half-circle is perfecto! Also, see kathyinjapan's WB it's the same one I own. I think she wears hers w/ th e-ring and was concerned about the gap it created between the rings. I wear the eternity channel-set w/ e-ring (no gap).
Posted: 4/26/2008 1:58:57 AM

P: 4/26/2008 5:59:19 AM
kathyinjapan Cut Rock Total Posts: 156 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2007	Hi Lisa, yes we do have the same shared prong band (nice choice ). Since having my band resized down it now sits much more flush with my e-ring and the gap bothers me less. calcallie- I think the 9x7pt shared prong ring would be a nice match for your e-ring. Here's a pic showing the height ________________________
Posted: 4/26/2008 5:59:19 AM

P: 4/26/2008 7:54:24 AM
calcallie Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 4/26/2008 Member Since: 4/8/2008	thanks for the feedback. i think i'll go w/ the 9x7pt. (will get replica of the o.g.tiff.) love the tiff setting - looks pretty all around!!! (v.nice image) CalCallie
Posted: 4/26/2008 7:54:24 AM

P: 4/26/2008 4:07:32 PM
HerbiePie Rough Rock Total Posts: 8 Last Post: 4/26/2008 Member Since: 4/23/2008	You should consider Mark Morrell. He made a matching band that was so low that he didn't even have a tool to get in the opening between the rails to polish it. Pics are posted in Show me Ring forum. There are 9 diamonds and they are 1.1 ct for comparison.
Posted: 4/26/2008 4:07:32 PM

P: 4/26/2008 4:16:05 PM
HerbiePie Rough Rock Total Posts: 8 Last Post: 4/26/2008 Member Since: 4/23/2008	Here is the link http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=83220
Posted: 4/26/2008 4:16:05 PM

P: 4/27/2008 2:06:21 AM
bem3231 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 502 Last Post: 8/31/2008 Member Since: 8/28/2007	Hey everyone! Thanks for all of the very informative replies. I ended up getting stuck out of town unexpectedly and so was not able to follow this. I'm going to reread the thread and suggestions tomorrow. Goodnight!
Posted: 4/27/2008 2:06:21 AM

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