Single Prong Eternity band or 3/4

[chicago123]

Hi everyone!

Im debating my wedding band and would love to know your thoughts on single prongs: eternity or 3/4.

I have gone to a few jewelers and everyone has a different opinion. I stayed until until 1AM searching on here too lol and wasn't able to find the answer I was looking for. For an everyday band (I am careful but it's life) is a single prong eternity band a bad idea? I have 1 eternity and 1 3/4 and I somehow always find the 3/4 facing metal side up - but there's an added sense of security that if I have to grab something quickly / accidentally hit something - its just metal. I would love to know feedback / thoughts for those that have a single prong!

Also - what style of engagement ring looks best? Would it be a paved band or solitaire? Thank you!

 

[RayRay]

Hi! My preference is always eternity as the metal showing on a 3/4 band bugs me. The type And style of band really depends On your ering...can you post a pic?

 

[chicago123]

Hi! My preference is always eternity as the metal showing on a 3/4 band bugs me. The type And style of band really depends On your ering...can you post a pic?

Me too! I just wasnt sure if single prong eternity was safe for everyday use. I know the setting of an eternity band determines how secure it is. I just worry if a single prong is secure enough for everyday use.

Here is my current engagement ring setting and trying on with a single prong band. Which I love but wasnt sure if maybe I do a different style of setting

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[chicago123]

Here are two that I like - but again not sure hah. I have a shared prong eternity band - but will not wear as my wedding band

 

[Mountain mama]

Hi Chicago123! Here is my wedding band. Seven stones and 1ctw total. It’s is from Memoire. I like it. I used to have the same style with smaller diamonds before I traded it with the one I have. As for security goes, I haven’t had any single incident of diamond falling out or anything! Hope it helps!

 

[chicago123]

Hi Chicago123! Here is my wedding band. Seven stones and 1ctw total. It’s is from Memoire. I like it. I used to have the same style with smaller diamonds before I traded it with the one I have. As for security goes, I haven’t had any single incident of diamond falling out or anything! Hope it helps!

I love this!! I feel like mine are smaller than when tried on in the store.

 

[chicago123]

I had a pair of diamond earrings (poorly set in prongs and one fell out when I was (thankfully) looking at them). What if I reset my band to include them?

Would love everyones thoughts. Or does this overpower everything

Im not sure the grade of the earrings (I think they are probably around .3 carats. I would make sure they are similar to match my center. At first glance its not terrible - they are set in yellow gold so its casting a different hue than my engagement ring

 

[Carmensandiego31]

When I was shopping for an engagement ring most jewelers did not recommend eternity bands for everyday wear. But that being said, if you love it then I say go for it just make sure it’s good quality and see what the jeweler offers in terms of care plans. Victor Canera is a designer that does hand forged rings and I think he does custom work so check him out and see what you think!
P.s I think your ring is beautiful! Loooooove the rose gold on you.

 

[chicago123]

When I was shopping for an engagement ring most jewelers did not recommend eternity bands for everyday wear. But that being said, if you love it then I say go for it just make sure it’s good quality and see what the jeweler offers in terms of care plans. Victor Canera is a designer that does hand forged rings and I think he does custom work so check him out and see what you think!
P.s I think your ring is beautiful! Loooooove the rose gold on you.

Thats great advice! I think I would hesitant to do single prong eternity. I just dont know the durability - but my knuckles are larger than my fingers so :/

Thank you! I love love love gold haha

 

[Carmensandiego31]

Thats great advice! I think I would hesitant to do single prong eternity. I just dont know the durability - but my knuckles are larger than my fingers so :/

Thank you! I love love love gold haha

Hand forged is said to be superior in quality to a cast ring so it would help the durability. Single prong eternity bands are drool worthy and suuuuuuch good eye candy. I love them, but durability stops me from taking the plunge as well. If you’re too scared to wear a ring for fear of it breaking, then you’ll probably never wear it. At least that’s true for me. You could always just have it for days when you’re looking for a little more bling and then keep the e-ring simple for when you want a more minimal look. That three stone option sure is lovely though

 

[chicago123]

Hand forged is said to be superior in quality to a cast ring so it would help the durability. Single prong eternity bands are drool worthy and suuuuuuch good eye candy. I love them, but durability stops me from taking the plunge as well. If you’re too scared to wear a ring for fear of it breaking, then you’ll probably never wear it. At least that’s true for me. You could always just have it for days when you’re looking for a little more bling and then keep the e-ring simple for when you want a more minimal look. That three stone option sure is lovely though

Thats honestly such a good point. Thank you for reminding me - its like my more expensive designer hand bags - I love to wear them but only occasionally because if something happens I would be very upset.

I think I will keep the 3/4 because the internal facing side is 18k solid gold. And to be honest, if even the stones turn over (disclaimer - A Jaffe makes bands really well for the most part - but for some reason after washing my hands my finger feels like it shrinks 3 sizes and my bands spin) Im a little nervous like "ahh did I accidentally hit it". I think that 100% answers my question - 3/4 it is

 

[lucida818]

I definitely love the look of externality band but I wouldn’t get one personally. Main reason being the sizing issue. Our finger size does change due to pregnancies, weight gain & probably aging. I can’t stand the pressure of missing stones especially for daily wear, too.

I have 2 shared prong 7-stone bands (6pts each).
Gonna reset them into one single 3/4 band in near future (hopefully) when I upgrade my ER.

 

[chicago123]

I definitely love the look of externality band but I wouldn’t get one personally. Main reason being the sizing issue. Our finger size does change due to pregnancies, weight gain & probably aging. I can’t stand the pressure of missing stones especially for daily wear, too.

I have 2 shared prong 7-stone bands (6pts each).
Gonna reset them into one single 3/4 band in near future (hopefully) when I upgrade my ER.

That's a good point! I think 3/4 is the safest - also knowing that everyday wear I go to my plain band haha

 

[lucida818]

Oops! Didn’t realize the typo
**eternity