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crowmama

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Here are the options for best look (both looks will cost about the same...)

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crowmama

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Duh, here are both contenders...

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Date: 12/1/2006 3:24:01 PM
Author: crowmama
Duh, here are both contenders...
I would NOT make a decison without seeing combo 1in person but assuming the shoulders clear the ring that''s DEFINITELY what I would choose - and there are two reasons - well three - one is it is much more interesting (less matchy), one is those shoulders pop, but the 3rd reason is I really like that eternity band because it''s like a trinity - the row of diamonds doesn''t *have* to be on top - you could have the scroll work *flanked* by two rows of diamonds instead... kwim? adds even more variety. That said, I do like the matched set as well and I would base the decision mostly on your personality - variety or matched set?
 

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2, chek first if there is a rubbing issue.
 

Mexi

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#2
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#2, I like the thinner wedding band with a very thick e-ring band.
 

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NUMBER TWOOOOOOOO!!!! And I''m not even a "matchy matchy" gal ... but the change of diameter is enough for me to LOVE set #2 ...

Set #1 is too confusing to my eye and too bulbous looking ... too busy.

ADORE #2 .. interesting because of the squareness, the difference of widths of the rings, and the intricate patterning. All that is PLENTY to look at !
 

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#2 gets my vote!!!
 

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#2!
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Combo #2. I actually love the band from #1, but don''t like it with the square shoulder e-ring.
 

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LOL... you BETTER get #2 now or you''ll be in big trouble around here.
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Date: 12/1/2006 7:05:48 PM
Author: Rhino
LOL... you BETTER get #2 now or you''ll be in big trouble around here.
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Hey, now, better watch it, boy, or I''ll bring this fashion back!

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2 :)
 

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Absolutely number 2/

While I am not a fan of matchy stuff usually, I like the proportions and I like things that at least blend together. Number one is too bulky and looks like two things just stuck near one another and I am not in favor of that look...
 

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Do I even have to say it now?

2!!

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Date: 12/1/2006 7:29:25 PM
Author: crowmama

Date: 12/1/2006 7:05:48 PM
Author: Rhino
LOL... you BETTER get #2 now or you''ll be in big trouble around here.
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Hey, now, better watch it, boy, or I''ll bring this fashion back!
hey - I voted for #1!!!!
 

crowmama

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Date: 12/2/2006 1:16:00 AM
Author: AGSHF
Hi crowmama,

Coincidentally, I saw these on ebay very recently and the auctions are not over yet:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alishan-Square-Gothic-Diamond-Platinum-Semi-Mount-Ring_W0QQitemZ160058103865QQihZ006QQcategoryZ92916QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alishan-Gothic-Diamond-Platinum-Eternity-Band-Ring-NWT_W0QQitemZ160058102322QQihZ006QQcategoryZ92916QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I don''t know if the pricing is competitive but thought you might want to check them out.

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Thanks for checking these out for me! Actually, these two auctions are what started the whole ball rolling -- the semi mount is about 1/3 retail, and the eternity band 1/2 retail. I''ve made an offer on the semi mount (rejected) and am waiting have my question answered about showing the hallmark to prove it''s a plat ring. From what a few Alishan dealers told me yesterday, plat rings are a custom request -- most rings are 18k.

I''m visiting a local dealer who has several designs in stock to check out issues expressed by myself and others on the forum in previous posts.

Of course I will report back after recon...
 

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You''re welcome. I didn''t realize that you''d found the auctions yourself! Oops. Anyway, when I saw the heading of this thread, I remembered that I''d seen the manufacturer''s name on ebay recently when I was doing some cyber window-shopping and thought that the mountings were usual and beautiful.

I purchased a small platinum band with diamonds from this vendor recently and am very pleased with it.

And, by the way, I vote for #2. It''s much more elegant.

Good luck on your decision.
 

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I prefer No.2. To me No.1 looks like it is parts of two different sets, I know it is not just how I see it.


I would like to see the engagement ring with the very open shoulders too along with wedding band from no.1.
 

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