My Tacori Ering with knife-edge pave bands - my "set"

[momma2boys]

Hi, it's me again.

If you go through my past threads, you will see that I was unhappy with my wedding set and I couldn't figure out why. A little back story - I got engaged in 2006 with a hand-engraved Tacori Ering. I got a custom Tacori wedding band to match. The set was beautiful, but as time went on, I didn't like how narrow the bands were (2 mm each) and I felt like the set was lacking a wow factor for me - more sparkle. My husband and I decided that I needed to change my set. I ended up getting a diamond pave knife-edge wedding set and added a 3rd matching band as an anniversary gift. Well, once again, as time when on I realized that I wasn't completely happy with that set either. I have since come to realize that I was missing my original Ering (I wear my original wedding band on my right hand) - it's beautiful and I never should have replaced it. When I first changed sets, I didn't have the vision to keep my Ering and just add diamond bands. Well, I've realized that I should do just that and that's what I did. Tacori reset my diamond back into my original ring and my diamond bands are now on either side. I LOVE it and am so thrilled to have finally figured out why I had been struggling so much.

From the pics you will see that the Ering and bands are very different styles. I personally love that. I know that isn't everyone's style though. I love that the set isn't so matchy matchy but more unique. Each ring stands out on it's own.

Let me know what you think - I'd love to hear your thoughts.

 

[momma2boys]

Another pic!

 

[Niel]

im so glad you figured it out. it does look beautiful

 

[angeline]

I've always loved that Tacori engraved solitaire. I think it's elegant with vintage flair.

and now with the diamond bands - vavavavoom! looks awesome. I once tried on the Michael B plain solitaire with flanking diamond bands vs the set where all three were pave. The set with the plain solitaire in the middle really stood out, whereas the set that were all pave seemed to blend together. I guess it's an individual opinion but I prefer the non-matchy look.

Lovely! are the pave bands Tacori too? and could we get a pic of the engraved matching band? Yum!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Those are beautiful! Happy for you to have found the combination you love!

 

[Acinom]

Oh...
My...

I love it!!! More pics please!! I really like this look. Very stylish and sophisticated
Very happy for you

 

[marcy]

Your rings look amazing together. Great set! I am glad you are so thrilled with them and I can see why.

 

[junebug17]

I'm so glad you have figured it out and are happy with your set!! Your ering is gorgeous, I can see why you missed it...and it looks great with the bands, I love how they look together!

 

[Enerchi]

Those are beautiful bands!! They really work well on either side of your ering - nice set you have now!! Enjoy!

 

[momma2boys]

HI! Thank you all SO much for your kind thoughts! I really appreciate it, truly truly.

angeline - no, my bands are not from Tacori. They are from Shane Co.

I will post more pictures shortly!

Thanks again!!

 

[momma2boys]

The side profile

 

[momma2boys]

The pic that the authorized Tacori retailer sent me when it arrived! I have to say that Tacori did a phenomenal job resetting and refinishing my ring. Had my engagement date engraving not been there, I would have thought I'd received a brand new ring. Very impressed!!

 

[momma2boys]

Angeline (and anyone else who is interested!), here is a pic of my original set.

 

[Laila619]

You have a beautiful set!!

 

[angeline]

Angeline (and anyone else who is interested!), here is a pic of my original set.

Ooooh I like that You could mix and match with the pave bands with it. Thanks for the pic

 

[momma2boys]

Thank you!! And yes, I definitely have the option to mix and match, which is really nice!

 

[Elysian]

Wow! What a gorgeous set! The profile shot with fire nearly maimed my retina.

 

[SB621]

Oh I have been following your journey since you first posted and I have to say I think you best the best decision with your set. It looks so much more classic and blingy this way! What a great re-transformation back to your orginal band!

 

[momma2boys]

Wow! What a gorgeous set! The profile shot with fire nearly maimed my retina.

Haha! I love it. Thank you!!

Oh I have been following your journey since you first posted and I have to say I think you best the best decision with your set. It looks so much more classic and blingy this way! What a great re-transformation back to your orginal band!

SB621 - thank you so much for saying all of that! I appreciate it so much . It really feels good to have pros like you say things like that because even though I am extremely happy with my set, it helps and is relieving to know that others like it, too. Especially considering where I was at when I first joined PS. Thanks again!!

 

[LLJsmom]

I love your new look. It's fabulous and blingy and all works together. Like you, I am going to try wearing my original band on my right hand, just to change it up a bit, and also to let my left ring finger breathe a little more.

Congratulations on finding a look you love!!

 

[momma2boys]

I love your new look. It's fabulous and blingy and all works together. Like you, I am going to try wearing my original band on my right hand, just to change it up a bit, and also to let my left ring finger breathe a little more.

Congratulations on finding a look you love!!

LLJsmom - thank you so much! Wow, I greatly appreciate all that you said. It's risky to change things up, especially when the Ering and bands are so different looking, so hearing the positive feedback has been very relieving!

And, I must add that your set is so beautiful! That Ering is FABULOUS!!!!! My center is no where near as large as yours!! I can see why you might want to give your left ring finger some breathing room from time to time!!

 

[momma2boys]

I realized that I never posted a totally top down view of my ring. This pic was taken in the car after I picked the ring up at the store! One of the issues with my previous set, was that the center diamond was overwhelmed by all the diamonds and finger coverage. I hope that those who thought that now think that my diamond stands out more. I feel that it does, and I know that's all that matters, but it's still nice to hear it from others.

 

[momma2boys]

Good morning!

Just wondering if anyone has thoughts on the top down view of this setting compared to my old one? So many people thought my diamond was overwhelmed in my last setting. I'm hoping those thoughts have changed now, but all opinions appreciated! Thanks!!

 

[Acinom]

I love your set from every angle!!! It's really pretty. After the transformation it's a more classic, but still blingy look!! Your e-ring now gets the attention it deserves. Very pretty!!

 

[momma2boys]

I love your set from every angle!!! It's really pretty. After the transformation it's a more classic, but still blingy look!! Your e-ring now gets the attention it deserves. Very pretty!!

Acinom - THANK YOU! That's very kind of you to say. I appreciate your opinion very much!

 

[momma2boys]

Here is the infamous flower pic

{Please ignore the cupboards in the background...}

And I know these pics aren't nearly as great as others...but you get the idea!

 

[momma2boys]

Flower pic #2

 

[LLJsmom]

Good morning!

Just wondering if anyone has thoughts on the top down view of this setting compared to my old one? So many people thought my diamond was overwhelmed in my last setting. I'm hoping those thoughts have changed now, but all opinions appreciated! Thanks!!

Hi meganmomma, I must confess that before I saw your bands, I had always wondered why people bought those bands that had diamonds on the two sides, but nothing from the top down. Now I understand!! It's so it blings at people who look at it from the side. I actually really like the top down view. You really get to see your center stone. Yet you still have the blingy-ness of the bands. It's a very beautiful set.

 

[momma2boys]

Good morning!

Just wondering if anyone has thoughts on the top down view of this setting compared to my old one? So many people thought my diamond was overwhelmed in my last setting. I'm hoping those thoughts have changed now, but all opinions appreciated! Thanks!!

Hi meganmomma, I must confess that before I saw your bands, I had always wondered why people bought those bands that had diamonds on the two sides, but nothing from the top down. Now I understand!! It's so it blings at people who look at it from the side. I actually really like the top down view. You really get to see your center stone. Yet you still have the blingy-ness of the bands. It's a very beautiful set.

Thanks, LLJsmom! What made me get those bands was realizing that I tend to look at my set more from the side view, like when I'm typing on the computer, driving, or just resting my hand on my lap. I really like seeing the side diamonds so easily that way, verses from just the top. They do sparkle when viewed from the top, but you're right - they REALLY sparkle from the side!

Thanks again!

 

[momma2boys]

Here are a couple more pics!

And I'm guessing my flower pics weren't that good? My diamond looks dark in the center, and normally I don't ever think that or notice that. Is it from the way the pictures were taken with the camera?