Flush/Not Flush Options...Radiant Pave

[adm210]

I have a radiant cut with a pave setting and I am now trying to figure out the wedding band. What the jeweler thought he could do originally, he can''t. He thought he could raise up the basket of the e-ring to allow the wedding band to slip under. Now it seems I would have to significantly redesign the e-ring to do that, and I just don''t want to.

My options are to just get a band to wear next to it, or to get a band that does not have diamonds on the top and the band will slip under the basket of my e-ring. I am new to this site and was not previously a ring buff, so please forgive me that I don''t know the terminology you all use.

Pros/Cons:
- I thought for sure I wanted a flush set, but I do like the look of the delicate band on the e-ring. With the band flush next to it, it takes away from that a little?
- The con to the second option is I could never wear the band by itself.
- The con to the first option is I am not sure it really looks like a set. Do they even look good together??

I know that it is my ring and my preference, but I stumbled upon this site and would be curious if anyone has a ring similar to mine and has an opinion.

Thanks!

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

I agree the gap looks bad.
If a diamond band slides under an under rail it will hack thru pretty fast.
I think you need to find a good bench worker and see what other options there are.
If you can do some good macro shots of the side I can probably help a bit more

 

[adm210]

Thank you...I can try to get more pictures. It is an antique style basket setting. I am working with the jeweler who made the ring. They could notch/change the basket to accomodate a band to slide under, but that would change the look of the ering. Another option was to make a curved band to fit the shape of the ering, but with the size/shape of the center stone, that wedding band could never be worn alone. I know I posed the question, but it seems if I don''t want to redesign the basket setting and I want to be able to wear the band alone, my only option is really to have the gap. Thanks again!!

 

[oldminer]

Make a ring with a flat zone which goes under the engagement ring basket. Put diamonds all the way around, EXCEPT under the basket. The basket will hide this part.

If you want to wear the wedding ring alone, turn it over keeping the flat, no diamond part, under your finger and you'll have what looks like an eternity ring. It may not be a perfect solution, but would be very acceptable especially with both rings worn together. You could just use a plain wedding ring for one ring wear if wearing diamonds isn't appropriate anyway. A plain white gold wedding ring is not a major added cost and would allow for a good design on the diamond wedding ring which would then not have to be eternity style.

 

[tberube]

I rather like the gap, it adds to the blingy-ness and lets the ering stay looking delicate.

I will have a gap between my ering and wedding band, and I prefer it. I tried the ring with the notch and I had a huge aversion to it...for me, I like a wedding band to be a complete band that can stand on its own. There are many on here who agree with me, and I hope they will pipe in. Good luck in your search!

 

[CrookedRock]

I''m normally a non-gap person... But in your case I like it. It looks like it is intentionally part of the ering... like a split shank, but rather split bands. Are you opposed to wearing your wedding band and ering on separate hands? BTW... That ring is gorgeous!!

 

[lyra]

I don''t like gaps. I ordered a set with a custom fit WB with a curve to it. Other people prefer gaps, but at the end of the day I''m not one of those people. What about a spacer ring then the WB. It''s hard to tell from your pics. I have all options. My new set comes with a curved band, but when I''m not wearing the set, I have 2 thin diamond eternity bands and a few plain bands for mixing/matching. Another option.

 

[adm210]

Thank you all so much for the input! This was my first experience in the world of message boards/forums and how great/helpful it is! The comments have been very helpful - from flipping the band over when wearing alone, to a spacer, to it appearing like a split shank...thanks!

A curved band doesn''t work for me because it wouldn''t just be curved. It would look a big square notch.

My fiance had the ring made and feels bad it doesn''t easily accomodate a band, but part of my dilemma is I love it SO much I don''t want to change it.

I guess I am just so old-fashioned and want a wedding band that can stand alone. The hubby doesn''t get an engagement ring, so I think there is such symbolism with the two wedding bands.

Thank you again. I love the blingy-ness comment. I was thinking that but didn''t dare say it .