How thin would you go for an e-ring/wedding band?

[peonygirl]

I''m really partial to the ultra-thin bands that really showcase the diamond shape. What''s the thinnest you would go without compromising the durability of the band (for normal wear)? 2mm? 3mm? Thanks!

 

[goldengirl]

So far, my experience has been 2mm, although you may be able to find a vendor to do a little bit less, say, 1.7 mm. I haven''t seen anything below that.

It think a lot depends on the setting style. Maybe you could go thinner for just a plain wedding band, but for eternity-style definitely not; hmm, *maybe* on solitaires?

I like the ultra-thin look, too, but starting to wonder if the rings would only be "wearable" as a set; I mean, they might look too insignificant? unsubstantial? to hold on their own.

 

[ame]

2mm

 

[glaucomflecken]

ive also heard 2mm is the thinnest for durability, but I believe some girls here have thinner bands than that and they do just fine. personally how thin I would go, 3 or 4 mm! I love thick and substantial rings.

 

[belle]

2mm is very thin. that is definetly as thin as i would go.

 

[Hunali]

I am partial to thin bands as well. The thinner, the better, for me.

I would have loved to go with a 2 mm, but I ended up doing 2.3 mm since I chose a three stone. If I had gone with a solitaire I def would have gone with 2 mm, perhaps slightly thinner! Going thinner makes the diamond/s really stand out.

 

[HOUMedGal]

I think the thinnest I''ve ever heard of is ~1.7mm or so. But if it was me, I''d probably go up to around 2 just to make myself feel better about the strength and durability of the ring.

When my ring was being designed, I wanted a thin, delicate look, and my band ended up at around 2.1 or 2.2 mm...I think it looks nice and dainty, yet still feels substantial enough to stand the test of time.

 

[Hest88]

About 2mm, but remember that the height can add to durability as well. Mine is 2mm and slightly thinner in some areas (due to the design), but it's also 2mm *in height* as well all the way around so though it looks delicate from the top, you can tell it's pretty durable from the side.