question about eternity band diamond size and comfort

[bgray]

I am working on an eternity band and had settled on .30 carat stones prong set in boxes. I originally wanted a band that was wide--5 to 7mm for finger coverage as much as anything--but also to show off the shape of the boxes--octagonal or hexagonal. I figured .3 carat stones (4.34 ish diameter) plus a couple mm''s for the metal and that was get me to about 6. However , I also want the band shallow and low to the finger. I am wondering at what point the up and down thickness will make it uncomfortable between the fingers even though it wont be prong set. Any comments or insights are appreciated?

 

[bgray]

shameless bump!

 

[oneandahalfrock]

Do you have any pictures of rings similar to what you''re interested in...? I''m having trouble visualizing stones that size in a setting like you''re describing. I think I have an idea of what you''re talking about but I''ve never seen it done with stones that are .3 carats each- sounds like it would be a bit bulky with a box for every stone.

 

[bgray]

thats my fear--let me see if i can get a picture to load. i cannot ever get pix to load on this site

 

[bgray]

here is the shape of the box i want-the connecting pieces between the earrings. platinum milgrained.

 

[bgray]

this is the idea of the band but with the boxes being hexagonal and abutting at the sides. (the points would go up and down)

 

[elle_chris]

I think you should try on a bezeled eternity in stones that size to see if it''s going to be comfortable or not for you.

If you''re near a city, they all have diamond districts that should carry at least bezeled eternity rings in various sizes. GO TRY SOME ON!

 

[Upgradable]

Have you been working with a jeweler? I think they are going to have the best input on how to keep the height profile minimialized, but there are going to be limitations with stones of that size.

 

[bgray]

Date: 1/3/2010 12:38:04 PM
Author: elle_chris
I think you should try on a bezeled eternity in stones that size to see if it''s going to be comfortable or not for you.


If you''re near a city, they all have diamond districts that should carry at least bezeled eternity rings in various sizes. GO TRY SOME ON!

i have but not in a long time....good point

 

[swingirl]

I tried some honkers on at Tiffany and they were not comfortable for me. I think it depends on your fingers because I want to be able to put my fingers together, not have to hold them slightly apart. Although if it is a seldom-warn "special occasion" ring comfort might not be that important.

 

[neatfreak]

I tried on an eternity band with I think .3''s the other day and I didn''t find it comfortable either. Too much metal between fingers and it wouldn''t allow my fingers to lie comfortably-the ring was always hitting the other fingers.

So I really would try and find some to try on...

 

[bgray]

i went to tiffany''s--tried on prong set and bezel set .16 and hardly felt it. however they had no carat weight larger than that wasnt prong set. so I didnt really learn anything.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

My eternity ring is not exactly "comfortable" and my fingers are spread apart by the ring. Not sure it can be avoided b/c of stone size and U prong design. But b/c it is my favorite ring--I "suffer" in silence!

cheers--Sharon

 

[bgray]

Date: 1/3/2010 5:20:11 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:


My eternity ring is not exactly ''comfortable'' and my fingers are spread apart by the ring. Not sure it can be avoided b/c of stone size and U prong design. But b/c it is my favorite ring--I ''suffer'' in silence!

cheers--Sharon

picture? stone size?

 

[marcy]

I would go try some on to see what you think. I don''t think I could get used to having diamonds on the sides and bottom. I love them though.

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 1/3/2010 5:37:54 PM
Author: bgray

Date: 1/3/2010 5:20:11 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:


My eternity ring is not exactly 'comfortable' and my fingers are spread apart by the ring. Not sure it can be avoided b/c of stone size and U prong design. But b/c it is my favorite ring--I 'suffer' in silence!

cheers--Sharon

picture? stone size?

HI:

I think I posted a link to my ring in your other thread......and the stones are asschers and are app. 37 points each.....

Here it is....

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ive-been-holding-out-asscher-eternity-and-earrings.62049/

cheers--Sharon

 

[bgray]

canuk-gal-thanks! I forgot! It is AMAZING!