Gap or no Gap

[Danziez]

Hi all....I am new! I''m sooo excited to be posting! Well I have a question...I got engaged last July. I love my e-ring. Its 1.80 and its setting is a one row bead set. Much like the Tiffany bead set. However, I have decided to switch it up and give myself an upgrade. I want to do shared prong with point 8 diamonds a little more then half way around. My question is then should I set my diamond lower so there is a gap or higher so they my wedding band fits flush? Which looks better with a shared prong no gap or gap? Can people please send me PICS????? Thank you!

Dana

 

[LostSapphire]

I think if you do a search on the SMTR section you will find an entire thread on gaps....if not more than one.

 

[LostSapphire]

go up to the Search button (top right above this form).

Type in Gap

LOTS of threads to chose from. Lots of pics.

 

[jstarfireb]

It''s personal preference, but for my 2 cents'' worth, I absolutely do NOT want a gap between my rings. I have a very low-profile square gallery, so this will require a curved band.

The only thing I would worry about is that with a shared-prong engagement band (and a similar shared-prong wedding band), and especially with relatively large stones, the diamonds might rub up against each other and cause scratching/chipping. A gap might help prevent that.

 

[ericad]

Personally, I'm a gap girl - the bigger the better! Makes my finger look longer and more slender (my shorty fingers need all the help they can get), I think, and I just prefer a more eclectic look versus a matching look. Plus, there's something about that delicious "clink" noice the rings make when they tap against each other which I just LOVE.

But it's really a matter of preference. When seeking a gap, just make sure that the thickness of the 2 rings are similar - I had this problem once (e-ring was daintier than the eternity band) and the gap didn't quite work. But my set now is perfection. Maybe visit some B&Ms to try different types of sets on and see what you think?

 

[Tuckins1]

I vote for no gap... Just a personal preference.

 

[julesbeth]

My ring will definitely have a gap. Is sorta something I didn''t think about until AFTER I picked it up at the jeweler.

 

[julesbeth]

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I think its just personal preference, if it bothers you there are tons of rings and designs that allow the wedding band to sit flush.

I think flush is my fave and if you get a matching bead set wedding band the look would be just gorgeous. And if you have to raise the diamond a little, it shouldn''t look too high once the band is next to it....


Its friday, and I might not be making sense. Good luck and let us know what you pick!!!!

 

[Danziez]

Hi All,

Thanks for your replies...I''m going to my Jeweler tomorrow (Saturday). I''m bringing some pics and I''m gonna try to figure this thing out! I just miss my ring and can''t wait to get this over with so I can wear it again! I will keep you posted!


Dana

 

[Diamond*Dana]

I actually prefer a little bit of a gap...that way it looks more like 2 rinds instead of 1.

 

[tberube]

i love gaps! I actually had the choice to have my EC halo ring slightly altered to prevent the gap, but when I went home and looked at my set again, I decided to keep the gap. I dunno...it''s so classy looking that way. I don''t remember who said it, but it''s true that jewelry worn together should not be matchy-matchy....the pieces should be close cousins, but not twin sisters. Heh...that''s exactly how I feel.

 

[Danziez]

Thats a good way to think about it! I love it. As I keep looking at pics I''m thinking GAP is the way to go. It also fits my personality more as well as my style. Thanks for your input!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Date: 5/30/2008 10:37:41 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
I actually prefer a little bit of a gap...that way it looks more like 2 rinds instead of 1.

RINGS!

 

[risingsun]

I like my wedding rings to match. It fits with my sense of aesthetics and balance. My shared prong rings have a very small gap, which is part of the design--it keeps the friction between the rings to a minimum.