Looking to buy my wife a spacer for her ER/WB. Help?

[ihavenoideawhatimdoing]

the helpful folks over in the hangout forum have helped me narrow down a birthday gift/push present to getting a spacer. i figured it might make sense to prod the forum as well for advice (i hope that's OK).

to start, a photo of her set:



my budget is ~$500 for a platinum band. thinking 1.5-2mm (wide enough for a potential engraving).

i've spoken to a few vendors; David Klass, Raven's Refuge and Deb Blazer as well as finding a few on e-weddingbands.

Klass quoted me $450 for a plain 2mm band. i can get the "same" band via EWB for half that price so unsure why i'd go with Klass for something so basic - you guys might be able to school me on that.

i also think a very delicate design might be nice but i worry about making the finger look too busy.

thanks in advance!!

 

[WillyDiamond]

My wedding band is from EWB, my son’s WB is from EWB...so I guess you now my vote.

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

Platinum 2.0mm Traditional Slightly Curved Wedding Ring-19126p

This remarkable 2mm band maintains a truly traditional straight inside and original profile. *Please note: This item cannot be engraved.

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Classic Wedding Band in Platinum (2mm) | Blue Nile

This classic platinum wedding ring will be a lifelong essential.The light overall weight of this style and its slender, low profile aesthetic make it feel "barely there" and perfect for everyday wear. The high polished finish and goes-with-anything styling are a perfect complement to any...

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Low Dome Comfort Fit Wedding Ring in Platinum (2mm) | Blue Nile

Modern in appeal, this platinum wedding ring features a contemporary low dome silhouette and rounded interior for comfortable everyday wear.

www.bluenile.com

 

[lydial]

I have this in the 1.3 mm style from this vendor. “Disappears” visually. I don’t think it could be engraved, too thin, perhaps the 1.5 mm could be. Perfectly round. I don't really use it much except with one other ring. https://www.etsy.com/listing/129285...round-wire-15-ga?ref=shop_home_active_8&frs=1

 

[737liz]

Klass quoted me $450 for a plain 2mm band. i can get the "same" band via EWB for half that price so unsure why i'd go with Klass for something so basic - you guys might be able to school me on that.


thanks in advance!!

I think you might want a ring with a high rise off the finger so it doesnt create too much of a dip between the rings. A thicker ring will have a bit more metal than a low profile ring of the same width. Blue niles comfort fit 2mm ring has a high rise of 1.9mm, but it is rounded on top. Not sure if you wanted something flatter? Attached are pics to clarify my attempt at an explanation.

 

[tyty333]

I like this one from BN because it has a little thickness to it (height-wise)

Low Dome Comfort Fit Wedding Ring in Platinum (2mm) | Blue Nile

Modern in appeal, this platinum wedding ring features a contemporary low dome silhouette and rounded interior for comfortable everyday wear.

www.bluenile.com

Edit...no need to go with DK for something so basic IMO

 

[SimoneDi]

Congrats on your bundle of joy to be!

EWB produce beautiful bands at great prices. Personally, I wouldn’t go above 1.5mm. I actually purchased their platinum 1.5mm band once but it didn’t match the ring I had, so I ended up returning it, but I wouldn’t hesitate to order form then again. Their products and services are excellent.

Alternatively, I would use DK for an engraved 2mm band. I have one band that was engraved by him and he did a wonderful job.

 

[ihavenoideawhatimdoing]

think i'm going with this.

2mm wide, 1.7mm height. wife has pretty long fingers so i think she'll be OK with 2mm.

with an additional coupon code it comes out to $362. engraving is free and the good reviews have me feeling pretty comfortable.

Platinum Wedding Bands

www.e-weddingbands.com

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

a finger can never be too busy
its a lovelly gift you are planning

 

[tyty333]

I have a 1.5mm from ewb. Its exactly what I expected and what I wanted. BTW, I think 1.5 is too small for engraving (and to be able to make it out
IMO).

I think you would need 2mm like what you are looking at for engraving.

 

[ihavenoideawhatimdoing]

well wife isn't THRILLED with the plain band. would something with a rope design work?

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Funny you mention a slightly busier band. I actually use a VCA Perlee band as a spacer. Lots on Etsy that look just like it too.

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

These work well as "slightly busy" spacers too.
There are a ton of these carved floral 18K estate wedding bands from the 20s and 30s on Ebay. Most between $125 and $200.

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Hi again! Two of the estate brands to look for are Belais and Lohengrin. Both made these types rings in the first half of the 20th century.

 

[ihavenoideawhatimdoing]

Funny you mention a slightly busier band. I actually use a VCA Perlee band as a spacer. Lots on Etsy that look just like it too.

thats nice!

definitely want to go with platinum as that matches the metal in the ER/WB.

 

[SimoneDi]

OP what about something like this but in Plat?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/623560...nique-stackable?ref=shop_home_active_26&frs=1

The rose gold one is what DK engraved for me.

 

[ihavenoideawhatimdoing]

i like those but she's now gravitating towards something with stones in it which presumably ups the cost quite a bit if we want anything decent.

my concern with that would be that it would make the finger look very busy but it's not my finger.

 

[WillyDiamond]

Here ya go OP, and it won’t break the bank, and to boot it comes in the Tiffany blue outer box and velvet inner box;

Rings for Women | Tiffany & Co. US

Tiffany rings are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and timeless style. Explore classic signet rings or create your own ring stack.

www.tiffany.com

 

[MillieLou]

Riviera Pavé Sapphire Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold (1.5mm) | Blue Nile

This sapphire eternity ring features a petite row of deep blue gemstones set in 18k white gold.

www.bluenile.com

How about this? Blue for a boy, pink or red for a girl, or forget the gender norms and whatever she likes best

 

[WillyDiamond]

Here is the spacer my wife uses, not available any more from Tif

 

[WillyDiamond]

Sorry, the one I posted above is not available anymore

 

[MollyMalone]

i like those but she's now gravitating towards something with stones in it which presumably ups the cost quite a bit if we want anything decent.

my concern with that would be that it would make the finger look very busy but it's not my finger.

Is a scattered diamonds band the kind of "something with stones" she's thinking of?

Comfort Fit Scattered Diamond Wedding Band - Whit... | 234

Comfort Fit Scattered Diamond Wedding Band from Whiteflash. A symbol of eternal love, scattered with diamonds. | 234

www.whiteflash.com

 

[SimoneDi]

i like those but she's now gravitating towards something with stones in it which presumably ups the cost quite a bit if we want anything decent.

my concern with that would be that it would make the finger look very busy but it's not my finger.

Maybe ask her to pick her ring herself then?

 

[molecule]

If by chance she is a 6.75, this BevK band would be amazing:

Beverley K Platinum Diamond Eternity Band | Loupe Troop

loupetroop.com

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

These work well as "slightly busy" spacers too.
There are a ton of these carved floral 18K estate wedding bands from the 20s and 30s on Ebay. Most between $125 and $200.

that is just lovelly

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Thanks Daisies and Diamonds!

 

[ihavenoideawhatimdoing]

so wife is drawn to these art deco, vintage-looking rings like the below but in plat.

any thoughts or advice on a quality one?

 

[SimoneDi]

so wife is drawn to these art deco, vintage-looking rings like the below but in plat.

any thoughts or advice on a quality one?

Is your budget still $500?

 

[ihavenoideawhatimdoing]

Is your budget still $500?

lol - that's what i said. i told her it would likely have to go up by at least 2x to get anything approaching quality.

 

[ihavenoideawhatimdoing]

this, while more expensive, is also more to her tastes and not astronomical.

Platinum Wedding Bands

www.e-weddingbands.com

$672 all in for the platinum version.