Men's Birks diamond band - similar elsewhere?

[dogdiamond]

Hey all,

Me and my fiance are currently searching for wedding bands for our upcoming wedding. I recently found this ring at Birks that I really liked for its dull, classic and simple look: http://www.maisonbirks.com/en/white-gold-comfort-fit-wedding-band-2128. It is an 18K white gold satin finish ring. Unfortunately, they charge $2300 for this which seems rather high to me. Would anyone know any online retailers that may sell something similar?

In fact, I did find a few comparable rings (although it's hard to see how shiny/dark they might actually be from pictures). I was hoping I could get some feedback/comments on these:

Brian Gavin:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/w...s-satin-and-shiny-band-18k-white-gold-5496w18
Ritani:
http://www.ritani.com/wedding-rings...hed-edge-wedding-ring-in-18kt-white-gold/6036
BlueNile:
http://www.bluenile.com/ca/satin-fi...ngsten-carbide_43483?track=product&elem=image


Thanks so much for your help!

 

[PintoBean]

Have you checked out e-weddingbands.com ?

 

[Gypsy]

All of the ones you chose are nice.

I second the e-wedding bands suggestion as well.

 

[dogdiamond]

Hey, thanks for the input. I checked out e-wedding bands but it doesn't seem like they have anything like what I'm looking for.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Have you checked Tiffany?

http://www.tiffany.ca/Shopping/item.aspx?origin=browse&mcat=&searchkeyword=&sku=GRP00363&selectedsku=14762302&cid=288177&search=0&search_params=p+1-n+10000-c+288177-s+5-r+-t+-ni+1-x+-lr+-hr+-ri+-mi+-pp+691+4&fromgrid=1&prolookupsearchadd=&prolookupsearchwn=&prolookupsearchradio=&prolookupsearchcheck=#p+1-n+10000-c+288177-s+5-r+-t+-ni+1-x+-pu+-f+false+0-lr+-hr+-ri+-mi+-pp+691+4

cheers--Sharon

 

[marymm]

As another alternative, check out very reputable etsy vendor Raven's Refuge - http://www.etsy.com/shop/RavensRefuge - here's a few that are similar to the Birk's band you posted:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80679015/wedding-band-mens-7mm-wide-in-14k-gold?ref=shop_home_active
http://www.etsy.com/listing/116923831/mens-wedding-band-with-milgrain-7mm-wide?ref=shop_home_active
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73540821/14k-white-gold-hammered-wedding-band?ref=shop_home_active
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61063068/unique-mans-wedding-ring-5mm-14k-yellow?ref=shop_home_active
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87242183/handmade-two-tone-wedding-band-with?ref=shop_home_active

If you went this route, you could either modify one of Raven's Refuge's bands to more closely approximate the Birk's band (though not copying it), or you could use the Birk's design as your inspiration, and Dan of Raven's Refuge could customize a band that is your preferred mm width, your preferred metals, your preferred finish...

Anyway, I cannot recommend Raven's Refuge highly enough - their metalwork and finish-work are impeccable, their customer service is outstanding, and their pricing is excellent.

 

[dogdiamond]

thanks a lot for everyone's suggestions! super helpful.

I actually stumbled on an Artcarved model which seems almost identical to the Birks model. Here it is: http://www.artcarvedbridal.com/Jewelry.action?details=&jewelry=1428.

Does anyone know of any reputable Artcarved vendors that ship to Canada? So far I've found a few sites that carry this ring (and it's half the price of the Birks model) but they don't ship internationally.

Also, does anyone know if Artcarved is a good brand?

Thanks!

 

[JulieN]

Solomon Bros carries Artcarved, you can ask them

 

[Gypsy]

Art Carved is a good brand. Solid. And it will cost you much less than Birks.

I don't know if any of our vendors carry Art Carved. Try ID Jewelry and Solomon Brothers as they have the best chance of carrying the brand.