Help me pick a ring style!

[melpla]

All things being equal, which setting do you like better, the basket style setting of the first diamond band or the non-basket, scalloped-edged-looking second ring? This is to wear as a wedding ring, next to a .77 cushion solitaire e-ring. Here''s Ring 1

 

[melpla]

This is the scallop edged one

 

[kcoursolle]

With shared prong wedding bands it''s important to figure out whether the girdles of the stones are going to be touching your setting. If they will, then you will have rubbing issues and your wedding band can destroy your setting.

 

[melpla]

I have that concern too. The vendor said that with a four-prong e-ring, it should not be as much of a problem as it would with a six-prong. But I suspect there will some be rubbing with my e-ring. I may get a spacer ring if need be.

 

[kcoursolle]

Glad you are aware of the possible issues, the spacer would be a fine option. As far as styles go, I like both as long as the metal is streamlined and not too clunky. Do you have pictures of your e-ring to see what we think would go better with it?

 

[melpla]

Here''s a pic of the e-ring. I''ll also post one from the side, so you can see the setting better. It''s just a simple solitaire.

 

[melpla]

The side view

 

[kcoursolle]

Very pretty cushion!! It looks like either would work just fine with your ring!

 

[melpla]

I would like a white gold, diamond wedding band that costs less than $700. Signed Pieces carried one until recently. They won''t make me one (I asked). I''m open for suggestions!

 

[kcoursolle]

Here''s one I found at pearlmans for $795, I bet it would be in your budget if you didn''t get it full eternity: http://store.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry/view/2432/1009/

 

[melpla]

That''s very pretty---do you know if they customize?

 

[kroshka]

It looks like both would go with your e-ring but I think the basket one probably sits up a little higher? I think I would prefer the scalloped one not only for the look, but also cause I suspect it would sit lower.

kroshka

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 3/12/2008 7:24:28 PM
Author: melpla
That''s very pretty---do you know if they customize?

Bill is super nice and he does do custom work, just call him up and ask him for a quote.

 

[melpla]

Thank you for that advice. I will call him to inquire, definitely.