Question for WF Eternity E-ring Owners...

[Shannon72781]

Hi there,
I''ve been reading alot of posts on this subjects and have few questions about the custom making process at WF for their Diamonds for Eternity e-ring setting...

1) I prefer yellow gold (14k over 18k actually) - would they have to make this a "custom" ring, as their stock choices only include 14k and 18k white gold and platinum. I know custom costs more, but I''m wondering HOW much more of a difference could it be with yellow gold? (I would do the platinum head for the safety purpose).

2) If the above does make my ring then turn into a "custom" piece, I prefer the 6 prong (like Mara''s buttercup head) and would make that change for the stock piece''s 4 prong head.

3) My ring size is a 3.5 and my SO and I are looking at diamond sizes 1.15 to 1.25 carat. I love the look of a thin band, however I read one of Lynn B''s posts that exlpained there was more subtle sparkle associated with the 2 pointers vs the 3 pointers diamonds. Would the 2 pointers not be very noticeable? The space between my hand and first knuckle is only 2 cm, so I''m thinking I may need to go with the 2 pointer band for both e-ring and wedding band.

4) And finally, to give my SO an idea of how much the setting is going to cost, does anyone have any experience with this? I know it''s a personal question and please do not answer if you find it offensive, but my SO just wants a ballpark figure for the total cost so he knows how much to expect to pay when the time comes (within 6 months).

Thank you all for you opinions and shared stories! I enjoy reading them all

 

[belle]

copy your post and email it to wf. you will get the most accurate answers that way.
or, alternatively, you could call.

no sense guessing!

 

[Shannon72781]

LOL, Belle! You are right, I just e-mailed them.

 

[belle]

yay! i hope they get back to you with some answers soon! it sounds like it''s going be a lovely ring.
did you ever see lll''s ring? i forgot what size the stones were in her band.
i''ll go look it up.

 

[belle]

okay, she had a pave band. i forgot that part. i just remembered the lovely yellow gold and that beautemous buttercup head!

 

[Shannon72781]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing!

I always thought I would want a 4 prong, but after seeing some of the ladies 6 prong buttercup heads on here, they look amazing! It really accentuates the diamond.

 

[Miscka]

let me know what you find out!!! I was JUST wondering about that for another of their settings.....and I was thinking of starting a thread! So keep us posted!

 

[mrssalvo]

here''s a pic of my WF eternity band made with 3 pointers and my 1 carat solitaire on a size 3 1/2..

 

[mrssalvo]

also, i think 2 pointers in a shared prong setting would still sparkle. it''s when stones are pave set, like lynn b''s current rings that they shimmer more than sparkle...

 

[Shannon72781]

So...Bob got back to me in lightning time about my questions last night (Thanks!). Basically, it would be considered a "semi custom" piece, and they can make it to all my specifications (14k YG, 3/4 eternity with 2 pointers in a shared prong and platinum 6 prong buttercup head).

The price would be approximately $1400.

However, Bob did say that with the 6 prong, the w-band would not sit as flush. This begs the question...4 or 6 prongs?? I think that kind of head is gorgeous on a RB diamond, but I would like them flush. Also a concern is the diamonds from the w-band eating away at the setting...yikes. Would this be something to worry about?

The 2 pointers would sparkle, just like you all said, so I think I will stick with them. That way the total width of my e-ring and w-band would be ~4mm. I don''t think I can go much bigger with the limited space on my finger.

Mrssalvo, the 1 ct on your finger looks huge! (I hope mine will, too, lol!) Very beautiful set

Any feedback/experiences with this type of setting is appreciated!!

Shannon