ER setting with full eternity wedding band

[phanct]

I hope I'm asking this clearly.... I know that I want a full eternity wedding band. My ER setting will have micropave, but should the diamonds go all the way around as well to match the wedding band? Or will a 3/4 micropave still look ok with a full eternity wedding band? Can anyone show me examples? Particularly examples of how your rings look from the underside.

 

[Rose-gold-or-bust]

I prefer the look of a plain ER band with a blingy wedding band. Otherwise, all the bands blend together. Just my opinion though and I’ve seen both ways done nicely

 

[distracts]

If you are getting matching bands, then I would go all the way around on both. If they don’t match, I’d say it’s personal preference. Remember that you’ll need to wear a plain spacer band in between them to keep the diamonds from chipping each other or wearing away the metal of each respective ring.

 

[gregchang35]

As a reminder that with a full eternity, sizing up or down for what ever reason is going to be difficult.

 

[Logan Sapphire]

I have an engagement ring with pave maybe 2/3 around and a matching full eternity wedding band. I have smaller fingers so from the top view, you can’t tell there is any difference. I also have another non-matching band that I can show.

I’m not wearing them today and not at home currently, but I can take a pic of the underside when I do get home.

 

[dmack]

I think I understand what you’re asking and I don’t think it’s a problem to have a 3/4 e-ring with an eternity band. The added durability and resize-ability of the 3/4 e-ring is a plus. You also won’t be able to tell they’re not matching most of the time. My e-ring has diamonds about 5/8 around and my wedding band is a 3/4. When they’re aligned, the underside looks mostly like two solid bands. What’s nice about the e-ring being 5/8 (or in your case 3/4) is that even when the ring twists, I still see a solid line of diamonds because the center stone bumps up against my neighboring finger which kind of prevents it from twisting any further (I included a pic of this too so you could see what I mean). Hope that makes sense!

 

[phanct]

I think I understand what you’re asking and I don’t think it’s a problem to have a 3/4 e-ring with an eternity band. The added durability and resize-ability of the 3/4 e-ring is a plus. You also won’t be able to tell they’re not matching most of the time. My e-ring has diamonds about 5/8 around and my wedding band is a 3/4. When they’re aligned, the underside looks mostly like two solid bands. What’s nice about the e-ring being 5/8 (or in your case 3/4) is that even when the ring twists, I still see a solid line of diamonds because the center stone bumps up against my neighboring finger which kind of prevents it from twisting any further (I included a pic of this too so you could see what I mean). Hope that makes sense!

Yes, thank you!

 

[WillyDiamond]

OP, you might want to look at Show Me the Bling forum. Good luck

 

[Logan Sapphire]

As promised, here are an underside and side view of my rings.

I hope I'm asking this clearly.... I know that I want a full eternity wedding band. My ER setting will have micropave, but should the diamonds go all the way around as well to match the wedding band? Or will a 3/4 micropave still look ok with a full eternity wedding band? Can anyone show me examples? Particularly examples of how your rings look from the underside.

 

[phanct]

As promised, here are an underside and side view of my rings.

Perfect! Thank you!

 

[headlight]

As a reminder that with a full eternity, sizing up or down for what ever reason is going to be difficult.

This is an excellent point and, at minimum I would at least have a small sizing bar on the underside. You can’t know what changes your fingers will have in the future and it’s not unusual as one ages, has children, etc.

 

[headlight]

If you are getting matching bands, then I would go all the way around on both. If they don’t match, I’d say it’s personal preference. Remember that you’ll need to wear a plain spacer band in between them to keep the diamonds from chipping each other or wearing away the metal of each respective ring.

Great point!!!

 

[phanct]

Welp, this thread might've been started in vain because when I told my bf that I want a 3/4 micropave band for the engagement ring, he reacted in such a way that leads me to believe that he's already finalized the ring design and he was under the impression that I wanted 1/2!! I am kind of crying on the inside now.

IF my ring really is 1/2 micropave, is it difficult or expensive to change it to a 3/4 after I receive it?

 

[distracts]

You will have to get a whole new setting to change it. I doubt it can be added after the fact. I wouldn’t worry about it - it will still be beautiful.

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

I wouldn't worry about it, the 1/2 will look pretty much like the 3/4 unless it spins, and will be more comfortable too! I've learned to just focus on enjoying the moment, being engaged is such a wonderful feeling and time in your life, the ring doesn't have to be perfect. You can always reset it later if it really bothers you!