Pairing an eternity with a J color solitaire?

[recordaras]

Shoot for H/I melee. SI and that will save you money too.

Thanks, Gypsy. H/I is an even better option than I expected - I was expecting G/H at most. The melee I was quoted for was VS, but I'll ask Jamie if there is an SI option.
Right now I'm looking at the Dream half eternity and the Shared Prong 7-stone (as a 9- or 11- stone), hopefully a trip to the jeweler will help me decide on something.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I also came to realize that I like very low set (under 2mm tall) bands. I wonder if there are any vendors out there who would be able to source G/H or I/J and also offer a low set 7- 9- or 11-stone...

Unfortunately, this is tough. I wanted the same when I commissioned the original Dream Band from BGD. And my band was a tad over 2mm in height, maybe 2.1. That was the lowest they could go at that time. Memoire is lower but $$. You can get lower with some bead set options or with some bezel sets too, in thinner widths and smaller carats.

 

[recordaras]

Unfortunately, this is tough. I wanted the same when I commissioned the original Dream Band from BGD. And my band was a tad over 2mm in height, maybe 2.1. That was the lowest they could go at that time. Memoire is lower but $$. You can get lower with some bead set options or with some bezel sets too, in thinner widths and smaller carats.

Right now I think their lowest set option is the shared prong 7-stone (http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/wedding-and-anniversary-bands/eternity-bands/seven-stone-shared-prong-band-18k-white-gold-5391w18), which is supposed to be 1.4mm tall (supposed, because the Dream is listed as 1.8mm, so it looks like the actual dimensions can vary a bit). I actually really love that setting, and it looks like the prongs would offer a little bit more girdle protection than the Dream, but even the 9-stone version (ideally I'd love 11-stone) is coming out more expensive than the Dream.

As for bead set, I actually tried one on that we both liked in person, but good thing that I took a picture. It has 4-pointers, and I really don't find that size and band width to be flattering for my solitaire. I wonder why it didn't seem as wide IRL?..



Bezels would be perfect both in terms of price and size, but unfortunately I just don't see them as a wedding band for myself - they don't really fit my everyday style. At this point I'm actually starting to consider wedding studs instead...

 

[hathalove]

Hi recordaras!

I was wondering if you had profile pics of your ER. Is that the stock 6 prong stuller setting? I am having setting issues and now re thinking my choices. I love the way yours looks face up. I may be just throwing it in a more temp setting for now that's why I am curious about the profile.

 

[Niel]

what about a bead set band? i feel like itll be flattering for the size and style of your setting. The kind with the ribbons on the side. Maybe some millgraining? i dunno worth a try i think it would be a nice compliment

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/sleek-micro-pave-matchin-band-18k-white-gold-5920w18

 

[Dreamer_D]

Unfortunately, this is tough. I wanted the same when I commissioned the original Dream Band from BGD. And my band was a tad over 2mm in height, maybe 2.1. That was the lowest they could go at that time. Memoire is lower but $$. You can get lower with some bead set options or with some bezel sets too, in thinner widths and smaller carats.

Right now I think their lowest set option is the shared prong 7-stone (http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/wedding-and-anniversary-bands/eternity-bands/seven-stone-shared-prong-band-18k-white-gold-5391w18), which is supposed to be 1.4mm tall (supposed, because the Dream is listed as 1.8mm, so it looks like the actual dimensions can vary a bit). I actually really love that setting, and it looks like the prongs would offer a little bit more girdle protection than the Dream, but even the 9-stone version (ideally I'd love 11-stone) is coming out more expensive than the Dream.

As for bead set, I actually tried one on that we both liked in person, but good thing that I took a picture. It has 4-pointers, and I really don't find that size and band width to be flattering for my solitaire. I wonder why it didn't seem as wide IRL?..



Bezels would be perfect both in terms of price and size, but unfortunately I just don't see them as a wedding band for myself - they don't really fit my everyday style. At this point I'm actually starting to consider wedding studs instead...

That does not look like a bead set band. It looks prong set. Or is that photo and example of something else? Also, who cares what things look like in photos Judge in person.

 

[recordaras]

Hi recordaras!

I was wondering if you had profile pics of your ER. Is that the stock 6 prong stuller setting? I am having setting issues and now re thinking my choices. I love the way yours looks face up. I may be just throwing it in a more temp setting for now that's why I am curious about the profile.

Hi!
No problem, here are the pictures. And yes, it is the stock Stuller, only with a specially ordered thinner shank (2mm instead of 2.9mm). The height of the setting is just perfect for my lifestyle - not too low and not too high.

 

[recordaras]

what about a bead set band? i feel like itll be flattering for the size and style of your setting. The kind with the ribbons on the side. Maybe some millgraining? i dunno worth a try i think it would be a nice compliment

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/sleek-micro-pave-matchin-band-18k-white-gold-5920w18

Thank you, Niel! I'll have to ask Jamie about that one. I did inquire about the regular bead set eternity (http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/wedding-and-anniversary-bands/eternity-bands/bead-set-eternity-band-18k-white-gold-5433w18), but Jamie said it was higher set than the Dream and Shared prong bands.

That does not look like a bead set band. It looks prong set. Or is that photo and example of something else? Also, who cares what things look like in photos Judge in person.

Hmm, you might be right - they called it bead set at the store, and I was just so overwhelmed from all the options and the lighting they have that I took their word for it. I definitely need to go back and spend some time trying stuff on.

 

[motownmama]

Personally I REALLY like how the bead-set one in your picture looks with your ER - but, that's just ME!