BlueNile eternity bands - what’s the verdict?

[caolsen]

What’s the group think on BN eternity bands - can’t quite shake wanting this and not sure I could source calibrated stones cheaper.

https://www.bluenile.com/blue-nile-studio-alternating-sapphire-and-diamond-emerald-cut-eternity-band-in-platinum_75173?ring_size=6.5&ringSize=6.5&track=Detlink0

 

[Dmndsr4evr11]

@caolsen - I don’t know the answer but it sure looks beautiful. Hope others can chime in.

 

[mommylawyer]

I purchased a BN pave diamond eternity band many years ago, and I have been very happy with it. My suggestion would be to purchase it now while it's on sale and return it if you are unhappy with it. I purchased mine when it was 30% off, and I've noticed that it has never gone on sale again for the same low price. I liked mine so much that I wanted to buy another one to stack, but I am still waiting for the sale price to go back down. I have been waiting for years.

 

[knoxgirl]

That is a lovely band. Of the bands I've bought from them, I've found the higher end pieces (F/G, VS1 or 2) are super nice and the mid-end (H-I, SI1) are solid choices. IMO, they put better stones in the platinum settings. I only have BN sapphires in small sizes in bands, so can't comment on them. The one you like is so unique that I think you should buy it. They have a great return policy.

 

[AprilBaby]

I have an eternity from there much lower ct weight that is gorgeous and well made.

 

[caolsen]

I ended up grabbing a 3 carat asscher eternity. I thought about the hardness difference in the mixed band - what will not hurt, scratch a diamond can do so to a sapphire. I just couldn’t get my head around that.

The band arrived today. I’m pretty happy with the stone quality G average and VS. they are very white and sparkly. The windmills are even, stone to stone, and it’s comfortable. Here it is with my three ring emerald cut ring.

 

[cushioncutnut]

I ended up grabbing a 3 carat asscher eternity. I thought about the hardness difference in the mixed band - what will not hurt, scratch a diamond can do so to a sapphire. I just couldn’t get my head around that.

The band arrived today. I’m pretty happy with the stone quality G average and VS. they are very white and sparkly. The windmills are even, stone to stone, and it’s comfortable. Here it is with my three ring emerald cut ring.

Beautiful! Would love to see more pics!

 

[tyty333]

Yes, more pics @caolsen !

 

[caolsen]

Sorry. Been slammed. Here are some more photos

I’ve been mixing and playing around with the rings I pair with it. Today it’s my 2.15 FYB from DBL.

I love, I mean LOVE, the look of bigger eternity bands but am reminded that I don’t think I’d find anything bigger aka wider wearable.