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Help finding this Varna band or a lookalike?

LittleRiver

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Hi! :wavey:

I haven't been around much since my wedding in October 2012. Time flies!

I am now looking for a diamond band to add to my set. The top contender so far is by Varna, VF 1200/B at 0.17 tcw in the half-eternity style. My local jeweler is asking $1,925 for the ring in 18K WG. Ideally, I'd like the same style in 3/4 eternity and PLT....for less money, of course, although I haven't been on these forums recently and don't know what to expect in terms of price.

I haven't been able to find the VF 1200/B online, but it looks like the matching band to engagement ring VF 1200. Any ideas where to find Varna settings at competitive prices or a good quality lookalike? TIA!



For reference, here's my set. (For those with hawk eyes, I've since had the band resized, and the two rings now have the same profile height.)

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diamondseeker2006

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LittleRiver

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diamondseeker2006 said:
My Tiffany Legacy band looks very much like that, but there are many sources of bands in that style (beadset diamonds with milgrain edge). Beverley K has several and any can be made in platinum. Victor Canera could make you a beautiful handforged one.

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/130PP1/

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/126PP1/

http://www.victorcanera.com/jewelry/bands/vintage-single-cut-pave-band

Thanks so much for these suggestions! I've tried the Tiffany Legacy and, while it is very beautiful, it just doesn't look right with my set. The Varna band is subtly different. I'm trying to put my finger on it, but I think the milgrain is less obvious and the beads are less prominent -- the band overall looks more modern than the Legacy. The VC band does indeed look very close!
 
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