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[kcoursolle]

Arg, I'm a pricescoper and I can't decide what I want to create for my wedding band because I like too many things. Help me pick out my wedding band idea. I really value your opinions and you guys haven't steered me wrong yet!

Ideas:
1) My origional idea: 5 stone ring with .30-.33 diamonds (to look like an eternity band from the top). The setting would be shared prong setting each diamond in a U-shape with an extra scoup...and it would stretch the buget to the max, but I just might be able to have leon do it depending on his quote. See pictures below for what I mean with the setting.


2) My second idea, lower the stones to .20-.25 carats each and have a "reversible" eternity band of diamonds and sapphires. I really loooove colored stones too, and by reversible I mean that one half would be diamonds and the other half sapphires and depending on my mood I could turn the ring around to either have sapphires or diamonds on the top of my finger. (I thought this was a really cool idea by the way, and I'd love to see a pic if someone has one). I would still love the stones to be set like my idea above but with the added sapphires and additional metal work, I'd probably have to get a generic setting instead of a leon unless sapphires are much cheaper than I expected.






3)Another thought, do you think WF or someone else could pull off this setting...or is it Leon material only? I'm trying to keep my options open at this point.

My Dream ring of course: Would be to have it all....30 pointer half diamond/half sapphire set in a leon...but I think this would be way too expensive.



Out of curiosity, does anyone know how much sapphires cost that are 4.3mm in diameter and are calibrated??


Thank you guys so much for your help. I really appreciate it. Also, if you have any other ideas I'm really open to hearing them and keeping my options open. I'd love to see some ideas of unique eternity/half-eternity style rings.

 

[kcoursolle]

Here''s how I''d love to set the stones:

This picture is the basic U-shaped eternity style ring.

 

[kcoursolle]

I would like to add an extra "scoup" to each stone like the side of this leon ring. This part of the design makes me think it''s leon material...but I''d love to hear if you think WF could pull it off. They do wonderful work, so I wouldn''t be too surprised.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Hi, welcome to the world of liking too many things to know what we want! Ha!

I LOVE the drawing you''re showing, and I think either Leon or Mark Morrell would do a fine job. No offense to anyone else, but if you want a Leon, I''d have Leon make it! (But I like Mark Morell''s platinum better because it is harder.) My very first question is, are you wearing this band alone or with an e-ring? I just don''t remember what you''ve said before. It will be very thick set with 20-25 point stones as an eternity..have you tried one on to see if you think that''s comfortable?

I would not set half the band with sapphires and half with diamonds unless they were alternating. An eternity band doesn''t stay perfectly turned to one side, and I think it would look very strange to see half diamonds to the left and half sapphires to the right when the ring slides around like it inevitably will. Instead, I''d have a second band that incorporated sapphires to wear at other times!

 

[kcoursolle]

Thanks diamondseeker, this ring will be worn alone. My e-ring is a stand alone sort of ring and that will be on my right hand and the wedding band on my left. I think I will often wear the wedding ring alone without wearing an e-ring at all.

I would definitely not alternate the diamonds and sapphires, it would be color block with half on each side.
Good point about the spinning.

I will wear one of my rings around today that and see how often it spins. I don''t think it would bother me all that much to see a diamond or a sapphire peeking out the other side. I also putz with my rings so much that it would probably be in place most of the time.

 

[kcoursolle]

Another thought, my five-stone ring idea could easily be re-sized....but eternity bands are harder to size.

Would it be possible to have a little extra metal on the inside of the ring that could be shaved down to get maybe a half-size larger if I gain weight for the many years?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Good point regarding sizing. I truthfully prefer the 5 stone for a couple of reasons. One is that the underside of rings DO get worn. That is the part that you grip things with. It would make me nervous having those large stones rubbing up against everything you hold. I''d be even more worried about the sapphires as I think they''d likely get scratched. Also, the ring is already going to be thick with the size stones you''ll have, so to make it even thicker so that it could be sized up by shaving out some of the inside is questionable to me. But that''s just me. I''m cautious on things. Stones across the top just suit me fine. I like the way it feels better, too. But that''s just me. I''m sure you''d be happy with either.

 

[upgrading mama]

i think I would go for a 5 stone too....


or

could you get a 5 stone sapphire ring, AND your diamond eternity ring?


or 2 half eternity''s one diamond, one sapphire??


Lol, I am not trying to add confusion, but I know that I wouldn''t want an eternity ring bc 1) it can''t be sized and 2) I am not really all that interested in having diamonds on the underside.

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 10/13/2006 2:17:32 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Good point regarding sizing. I truthfully prefer the 5 stone for a couple of reasons. One is that the underside of rings DO get worn. That is the part that you grip things with. It would make me nervous having those large stones rubbing up against everything you hold. I''d be even more worried about the sapphires as I think they''d likely get scratched. Also, the ring is already going to be thick with the size stones you''ll have, so to make it even thicker so that it could be sized up by shaving out some of the inside is questionable to me. But that''s just me. I''m cautious on things. Stones across the top just suit me fine. I like the way it feels better, too. But that''s just me. I''m sure you''d be happy with either.

This is a very good point. A full eternity band will wear faster and the stones itself might wear faster when they are on the bottom of the ring.

A five-stone ring is probably also more comfortable, and this is really a very big draw for me. I think big stones on the sides of the finger won''t necessarily feel good.

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 10/13/2006 3:58:18 PM
Author: Sophie
i think I would go for a 5 stone too....


or

could you get a 5 stone sapphire ring, AND your diamond eternity ring?


or 2 half eternity''s one diamond, one sapphire??


Lol, I am not trying to add confusion, but I know that I wouldn''t want an eternity ring bc 1) it can''t be sized and 2) I am not really all that interested in having diamonds on the underside.

haha, well I could always try for another ring someday! Pricescopers never have trouble thinking of jewelery projects that they will someday want. Thanks for your feedback, it seems the 5-stone really has more advantages than an eternity.

A five stone has value for the money, looks more blingy, less $, sizeable, and more comfortable!! Those really are a lot of reasons to go for the 5-stone.

 

[Cehrabehra]

I *love* the idea of half and half because it allows variety and who cares if half and half shows - it doesn''t matter... you''ll be able to change it on a whim and if someone else sees it half diamond and half sapphire they might say "wow, how does that work?" but I seriously doubt anyone would say "ewww" I mean, people who have the diamonds end and the plain band show and that bugs them is one thing, but having diamonds or sapphires peeking out? BONUS!!!! So I''d eliminate the 5 stone off the bat and concentrate on how much you want to spend and how big those diamonds and sapphires need to be

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 10/13/2006 1:39:55 PM
Author: kcoursolle
Thanks diamondseeker, this ring will be worn alone. My e-ring is a stand alone sort of ring and that will be on my right hand and the wedding band on my left. I think I will often wear the wedding ring alone without wearing an e-ring at all.

I would definitely not alternate the diamonds and sapphires, it would be color block with half on each side.
Good point about the spinning.

I will wear one of my rings around today that and see how often it spins. I don''t think it would bother me all that much to see a diamond or a sapphire peeking out the other side. I also putz with my rings so much that it would probably be in place most of the time.

I love your idea and I don''t like alternating stones as much as the color block thing either. and having a band that.... you know, let me post a pic I have that I found that I love.... nothing I would do or am planning to do but it was so beautiful I had to put it in my stash... gotta go to my other computer, be right back... hehe

 

[Cehrabehra]

Okay I know this is totally not what you're going for, but when you say a stand alone sapphire and diamond band this comes to mind LOL And appropriate or not, it's too pretty not to share anyway

To me it kinda shows that the amount of diamond and amount of sapphire *currently* showing on your finger at any given time really doesn't matter...

 

[Ann]

Date: 10/13/2006 9:51:11 PM
Author: Cehrabehra
Okay I know this is totally not what you''re going for, but when you say a stand alone sapphire and diamond band this comes to mind LOL And appropriate or not, it''s too pretty not to share anyway

To me it kinda shows that the amount of diamond and amount of sapphire *currently* showing on your finger at any given time really doesn''t matter...

off subject, but that diamond and sap band, if you turned it around, looks like a skyline, say NYC !!
I told hubby this would be a cool surprise gift while enjoying a special evening in NYC. hint, hint.

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 10/13/2006 9:51:11 PM
Author: Cehrabehra
Okay I know this is totally not what you''re going for, but when you say a stand alone sapphire and diamond band this comes to mind LOL And appropriate or not, it''s too pretty not to share anyway

To me it kinda shows that the amount of diamond and amount of sapphire *currently* showing on your finger at any given time really doesn''t matter...

Cool picture Cehra! Thanks for your ideas. One vote for the color block eternity! It''s really a tough decision because both are really cool and have their advantages.

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 10/13/2006 11:08:47 PM
Author: kcoursolle

Date: 10/13/2006 9:51:11 PM
Author: Cehrabehra
Okay I know this is totally not what you''re going for, but when you say a stand alone sapphire and diamond band this comes to mind LOL And appropriate or not, it''s too pretty not to share anyway

To me it kinda shows that the amount of diamond and amount of sapphire *currently* showing on your finger at any given time really doesn''t matter...

Cool picture Cehra! Thanks for your ideas. One vote for the color block eternity! It''s really a tough decision because both are really cool and have their advantages.

K - I will ALWAYS vote to go outside the box and do something different! Don''t be afraid! Just wait til you see what I''m doing to my ring LOL

 

[kcoursolle]

I''d love to hear any more creative ideas if you guys have them!

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 10/14/2006 1:04:49 AM
Author: kcoursolle
I''d love to hear any more creative ideas if you guys have them!

well... this isn''t really a sapphire suggestion... but what interests me is having an eternity band that has graduated stones... so like the top one is say 5mm and the bottom one is say 1mm and you figure out how to *evenly* space them.... IMO it is reversable as well - if you''re mad at your dh you can turn it so the 1 pointer is face up hahaha But having it spread out vis taper off would be cool.... or another would be to have it taper from 4 25 pointers to 4 5 pointers or something (all diamond sizes can vary, it''s more about the tapers) you could do it five times also... it wouldn''t always have a large stone on top but who cares? Etrnity rings are cool and all, but real marriage isn''t like that LOL I''d love to start seeing some eternity rings that played with sizes of stone a bit rather than just one size all around. But still, truth be told I''m a huge fan of the plain wedding band.... so I''d get one of each. plain and diamond encrsuted

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 10/14/2006 2:28:30 AM
Author: Cehrabehra

Date: 10/14/2006 1:04:49 AM
Author: kcoursolle
I''d love to hear any more creative ideas if you guys have them!

well... this isn''t really a sapphire suggestion... but what interests me is having an eternity band that has graduated stones... so like the top one is say 5mm and the bottom one is say 1mm and you figure out how to *evenly* space them.... IMO it is reversable as well - if you''re mad at your dh you can turn it so the 1 pointer is face up hahaha But having it spread out vis taper off would be cool.... or another would be to have it taper from 4 25 pointers to 4 5 pointers or something (all diamond sizes can vary, it''s more about the tapers) you could do it five times also... it wouldn''t always have a large stone on top but who cares? Etrnity rings are cool and all, but real marriage isn''t like that LOL I''d love to start seeing some eternity rings that played with sizes of stone a bit rather than just one size all around. But still, truth be told I''m a huge fan of the plain wedding band.... so I''d get one of each. plain and diamond encrsuted

They make 5-7 stone rings like this and they are very pretty. Mark morrell and leon have a few on their websites if you want some eye candy.

 

[pricescope]

Date: 10/13/2006 11:08:47 PM
Author: kcoursolle

Date: 10/13/2006 9:51:11 PM
Author: Cehrabehra
Okay I know this is totally not what you''re going for, but when you say a stand alone sapphire and diamond band this comes to mind LOL And appropriate or not, it''s too pretty not to share anyway

To me it kinda shows that the amount of diamond and amount of sapphire *currently* showing on your finger at any given time really doesn''t matter...

Cool picture Cehra! Thanks for your ideas. One vote for the color block eternity! It''s really a tough decision because both are really cool and have their advantages.

Another vote and I think Cehra is right about spinning - it''s cool.
The only thing kcoursolle about your great rendering - you do realise that you will need much more metal underneath for the structure to be stable?

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 10/14/2006 3:14:09 AM
Author: kcoursolle

They make 5-7 stone rings like this and they are very pretty. Mark morrell and leon have a few on their websites if you want some eye candy.

Yeah I know they make those graduated, but I haven''t seen one with the proportions I''m thinking in my head nor full eternity... I just can''t stop thinking about the full eternity (though in my head it goes from 100 points to 1 point hahaha) because it so accurately describes REAL marriage... marriage is not a monitone circle - it''s a roller coaster with peaks (carat) and valleys (1/100 carat) and lots in between... FTR I had this idea BEFORE debeers released their new journey thing LOL

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 10/14/2006 10:22:17 AM
Author: Pricescope

Date: 10/13/2006 11:08:47 PM
Author: kcoursolle

Date: 10/13/2006 9:51:11 PM
Author: Cehrabehra
Okay I know this is totally not what you're going for, but when you say a stand alone sapphire and diamond band this comes to mind LOL And appropriate or not, it's too pretty not to share anyway

To me it kinda shows that the amount of diamond and amount of sapphire *currently* showing on your finger at any given time really doesn't matter...

Cool picture Cehra! Thanks for your ideas. One vote for the color block eternity! It's really a tough decision because both are really cool and have their advantages.

Another vote and I think Cehra is right about spinning - it's cool.
The only thing kcoursolle about your great rendering - you do realise that you will need much more metal underneath for the structure to be stable?

oooh, another vote. I was thinking the same thing with that drawing I found. I am not talented enough to draw that, but thank you. I found it somewhere online. When I looked at other U-shaped eternity bands they seem to be a bit thicker on the inside, and that's fine.

 

[kcoursolle]

I emailed Lesley at WF to see what size diamonds and sapphires my budget will buy for a full eternity. When she comes back with her estimate, this might help make my decision easier. If they aren''t that much smaller, I would be tempted to go full eternity. But, if they are quite a bit smaller, say .20 diamonds, then I think I''d stay 5-stone.

 

[Odilia]

I like when someone says what I was thinking so I don't have to type much!

Date: 10/13/2006 3:58:18 PM
i think I would go for a 5 stone too....

or

could you get a 5 stone sapphire ring, AND your diamond eternity ring?

or 2 half eternity's one diamond, one sapphire??

Lol, I am not trying to add confusion, but I know that I wouldn't want an eternity ring bc 1) it can't be sized and 2) I am not really all that interested in having diamonds on the underside.

Ditto to the above, plus the half sapphire, half diamond idea made me think the same think DS said above about it spinning; it would bug me.

 

[pricescope]

I stole Mara''s picture to show you one set up with transition from diamond to sapphire parts.

 

[kcoursolle]

Thanks old-fashioned-girl, the 5-stone is definitely more "wearable" and practical than the full eternity band for sure. I think what is really swaying me is that I can get bigger stones with the 5-stone. I''m not too hard on my rings, but a 5-stone would really be easier to maintain.

...But a part of me really really likes something a bit different and fun, and I think the full eternity band idea would be something I''d really enjoy wearing and showing off. I also enjoy colored stones and it would be cheaper getting the half-and-half band than buying two five-stone bands.




Either way this ring is going to kick a$% heehee!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 10/14/2006 2:31:11 PM
Author: Pricescope
I stole Mara''s picture to show you one set up with transition from diamond to sapphire parts.

This is a beautiful picture!! It has the U-shape I''m going for too. Wow, gorgeous. A little color is definitely a beautiful thing. This definitely shows me it won''t both me if a little blue or white peeks out the side or goes half-and-half on top.

Is there a thread about this picture, I''d love to read it.

Thank you so much for this picture. Arg...this decision is harder now.

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 10/14/2006 2:31:11 PM
Author: Pricescope
I stole Mara''s picture to show you one set up with transition from diamond to sapphire parts.

okay that got me thinking - and okay so this is tarting to borer on goofy but I have to shareLOL!! Sinceonly about 1/3 of the ring is going to show at any one time, you could in theory put three colors... like red white and blue and not have them alternating but in color blocks okay so maybe that''snot a wedding ring but a fun ring but it''d be pretty coolo to have the colors sticking out here and there....

 

[kcoursolle]

By the way, what is the size of each of those stones in the pic. They look to me like maybe 15pointers, but I really don''t know.

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 10/14/2006 2:35:46 PM
Author: kcoursolle

Date: 10/14/2006 2:31:11 PM
Author: Pricescope
I stole Mara''s picture to show you one set up with transition from diamond to sapphire parts.

This is a beautiful picture!! It has the U-shape I''m going for too. Wow, gorgeous. A little color is definitely a beautiful thing. This definitely shows me it won''t both me if a little blue or white peeks out the side or goes half-and-half on top.

Is there a thread about this picture, I''d love to read it.

Thank you so much for this picture. Arg...this decision is harder now.

it''s the mara dear thread