I remember your initial posting about this, and I understood your disappointment, especially going with a top notch jeweler, you would have certain expectations.
I very much like the 2nd ring's color, and I'm glad you can now enjoy your ring. Hopefully the rest will be water under the bridge.
This ring has flashes and hints of reddish in certain lighting conditions. In others, it is more pink, but not purplish pink like the first one. I do really like it a lot, and I have found that my favorite viewing condition is at night in the kitchen, right next to the sink. Lights hit it from all over the ceiling, and it glows reddish pink.
And yes, it is a full eternity. I hope I won't smash the bottom!
the 2nd ring turned out really nice...definitely deeper color and more red especially on your finger. Good for you for making him produce what was promised and asserting your right to have it.
I followed your other thread and completely agree the rubies in this band are much closer to the color I would want. It's lovely and looks great with your ring!