Eternity Band Wish List :)

[LitigatorChick]

My boyfriend is ring shopping and I have decided I want an eternity band as an engagement ring. Shared prong, rb, at least 3 mm wide, no wider than 4 mm (so he has room in the price range ). I also want platinum.

So, he has asked for specs. What should I tell him? Eternity bands are obviously not the same as shopping for a solitaire. No lower than H? Stay out of the SIs and stick with VS1? Help me direct my BF to get me a lovely e-ring!!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

litigator chick. I''ve been reseaching this a bit lately myself b/c an eternity band is next on my wishlist. I actually have been getting quotes b/c I love the basket style eternity band like they sell at Tiffanys. I had Lesley from BGD''s give me a quote and they use f/g or H/I VS melee in their rings. I have been debating back and forth which I would want b/c I know that the color won''t really be detectable in stones that size. However, from the quote I received their wasn''t a huge price difference so I will probably opt for the F/G. I think the cut of the stones is really the key and you just want to make sure he buys a band from a reputable company and/or designer. Tiffany and Memoire make gorgeous bands. Leon Mege does a beautiful custom band I would suggest if you are doing larger stones like .15''s.

 

[LitigatorChick]

Thanks Mrs. S. It seems almost "easier" to go with an eternity band, since you aren''t focusing on all the stats on a single stone, but at the same time, it seems harder.

 

[mrssalvo]

yes, we''ll who new there were so may different style options with eternity bands. I also love the U-prong and would get on if I were wearing it as a stand alone ring b/c I love seeing the diamond''s profile. But, since I''ll be wearing mine next to another ring I don''t trust the girdles and know the e-ring would probably get scratched. I think you could just give him the link to the bands you like and you''ll be fine. You really don''t have to worry about the specks if you are using a designer or even the bands from facets. Whiteflash also does nice eternity''s and use their aca''s so that would be an option too.

 

[geckodani]

Are you going for shared prong? Or a different style? If shared prong, I''d just direct him at Facets or Memoire for some ready to go ones, and Brian Gavin Diamonds etc. for a more custome style. I have yet to see a facets or memoire band that wasn''t GORGEOUS!