Trying to find a band closest to Tiffany's Shared-Setting

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Dear All,

We have been shopping for wedding bands for the past months, and the only one we have agreed on is the Tiffany Shared-setting band ring: http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Ite...7466-r+101323351+101323340-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+. However, we are a bit hesitant on paying for the name. Does anyone know any retailer or jeweler that carries or is capable of creating a setting that is really close tho this style?

We really like how the stones are exposed on the sides, and held together by prongs only, instead of a 'wall' of metal. (I hope you guys know what I'm talking about lol)

Thanks so much!

 

[chel180]

Re: Trying to find a band closest to Tiffany's Shared-Settin

if you hunt "shared prong eternity" you should get a lot of choices. And for less than half the price of the Tiffany example you shared that is just .27tcw.

Here are a couple that are either higher tcw or full eternities and cheaper than the Tco option
http://www.thefacetscollection.com/...s-034ct-tw-F-G-color-VVS-VS-clarity/2173.html
http://www.whiteflash.com/wedding-bands/diamonds-for-an-eternity-1-2-diamond-wedding-band-1391.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/wedding-bands/petite-diamond-wedding-band-774.htm
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/spark-jewelry/rings/30MM1/
http://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-and-anniversary/Ladies-Eternity-Rings/ring/item_495-5484.asp

 

[ame]

Re: Trying to find a band closest to Tiffany's Shared-Settin

if you hunt "shared prong eternity" you should get a lot of choices. And for less than half the price of the Tiffany example you shared that is just .27tcw.

Here are a couple that are either higher tcw or full eternities and cheaper than the Tco option
http://www.thefacetscollection.com/...s-034ct-tw-F-G-color-VVS-VS-clarity/2173.html
http://www.whiteflash.com/wedding-bands/diamonds-for-an-eternity-1-2-diamond-wedding-band-1391.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/wedding-bands/petite-diamond-wedding-band-774.htm
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/spark-jewelry/rings/30MM1/
http://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-and-anniversary/Ladies-Eternity-Rings/ring/item_495-5484.asp

I've owned Facets bands and they were pretty well made, especially for the pricepoint, I felt. The stones were quite nice. Most of their stock bands (on the site) would be decent options. If you get into custom, it's not returnable if you don't like it.

I am someone who had bad experiences with Whiteflash for eternity and half eternity bands, specifically with workmanship and customer service after the sale.

 

[mrssalvo]

Re: Trying to find a band closest to Tiffany's Shared-Settin

Vatche make's one that is pretty close. But honestly, i have not seen any reproduction of the shared setting have baskets as low as the original Tiffany. I'd honestly try to find a used Tiffany one on ebay and there are a bunch on there from reputable sellers.

 

[ame]

Re: Trying to find a band closest to Tiffany's Shared-Settin

Oakgem (they have ebay also), betteridge, newyorkestatejewelry.com are all places I've seen a lot of preowned Tiffany.