Please help me find a semi-eternity band!

[angelcheex]

I'm about to go crazy trying to find a band for my e-ring (pix below). I've considered getting a custom band to match, but don't like so much of the same thing. So I recently visited a few shops and really like the look of 7, 9, 11, and 13 stone bands. However, they only look good if they're 14 points or more. My ring sits up so high that anything smaller looks like it's hiding under.

Any ideas on where to get a good quality band under $3k? I'm also considering this band from White Flash, but not too sure on how it would look. http://www.whiteflash.com/wedding-bands/the-kimberly-diamond-wedding-band-1284.htm

 

[emeraldmurphy]

I came across ID Jewelry from a recommendation in another thread for affordable eternity bands. I recommend doing a search for customer feedback (since I haven't used them personally), but you can browse around here to see if anything works, a few seemed to roughly match your requirements, but ring size and platinum vs. gold etc could impact the price estimates

http://idjewelryonline.com/index.php?cPath=22_27 (diamond bands / semi-eternity)

http://idjewelryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_27&products_id=11089
9stone (0.15 each) WB611 9-0.15/RD 1.35ctw $1,682

http://idjewelryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_27&products_id=11088
WB610 7-0.15/RD 1.05ctw $1,396
WB614 7-0.20/RD 1.40ctw $1,971
WB616 7-0.30/RD 2.10ctw $3,116
WB618 7-0.35/RD 2.45ctw $3,597

It looks like you might even be able to get a full eternity of 0.15 stones for your budget if interested
http://idjewelryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=53_127&products_id=10840
EWB101-15-6 6 3.70 18-0.15/RD 2.70 $2,836

I Believe Yekutiel from IDJ posts on here and they recommend you mention PriceScope when you contact them so they can let you know about better quality stones (or something that would meet a typical PriceScope member's high standards?)

 

[Gypsy]

Yekutiel doesn't post, but they are one of the advertising vendors.

They are best on the phone and you should mention that you are a pricescoper because we are generally a breed apart when it comes to quality, and saying "pricescoper" gives them a shortcut that says all of that.

I REALLY like your engagement ring. It's beautiful.

 

[Gypsy]

The band I like the best is the Dream band by BGD... it's low profile and comes in half eternity and is affordable and beautiful.

www.briangavindiamonds.com

 

[emeraldmurphy]

I like that Dream ring as well, looks to at least be a few options in your price range

here is the direct linkto the Dream Half Eternity

Gypsy definitely explained it better on how mentioning PriceScope helps frame you as a customer, so they understand what you are generally looking for and can provide recommendations and quotes along those lines.

As for Yekutiel, it looks like he only has 1 post here since January, so not very active, but it is nice that the advertising vendors all appear to be well tied into PriceScope and have the patience to put up with our unique demands and quirks.

 

[motownmama]

Really cool ring!!!!!! Best of luck with your wb selection. I think you have some good suggestions here.

 

[angelcheex]

Thank you Emeraldmurphy and Gypsy! I love the suggestions and actually set up a little comparison chart with the IDJ/BGD/WF bands. IDJ seems to have exceptional pricing, but the clarity seems to be sacrificed. I'm going to call them and see what the options are. I'll update when I decide and of course, post pix!

 

[angelcheex]

Really cool ring!!!!!! Best of luck with your wb selection. I think you have some good suggestions here.

Thank you!

 

[angelcheex]

Thanks again for the tips. I spoke to Luann over at IDJ and she was excellent! She was great at working with what I had in mind and gave a great price on a 18k w/g 9-stone F/G SI excellent cut 1.8 tcw u-prong band. She also mentioned that they select the best stones for PS members. So excited! Can't wait to see my ring!