Hi everyone! This is my first post to PS, although I've been lurking a little bit so I'm really excited to get your feedback because I've already seen what an awesome, supportive community this is! 
My BF has not proposed yet but he's including me on discussions of the ring design. Right now we are almost sure we have our hearts set on this setting, but since it's a big investment (and I don't plan on upgrading/changing the ring later), I just want to be as sure as possible.
I originally told him I wanted a plain band (it's an elegant classic) but I've always had a "thing" for spirals. The main reason we didn't consider a spiral ring was because they usually need a custom wedding band (not a straight band). I want to be able to wear my wedding band by itself sometimes. However, imagine our delight when we stumbled across this spiral ring, which because of the inner ring and the height of the center stone, lets a band sit snugly beside it! (Snugger than shown below - Right up against it. The middle of the band under the center stone would be obscured, but stil!!) I felt
My main concern is: is this true ring love, or just a ring crush? Usually I prefer clothing an accessories that are timeless (classics) or vintage, but for e-rings, this is the one that's really standing out. A spiral is considered a "modern" design. So, what's in a name? Nothing much, but the reason why I prefer timeless is because some of my tastes can change over time, but I never fall out of love with timeless pieces. I really don't want to fall out of love with my engagement ring!
In other words, do you think this ring style has a "faddish" or "youthful" quality to it, one I might no longer appreciate at 40, 50, 60, 70 years of age? What are your general thoughts on this setting? Be harsh - we haven't committed yet!
Second question (I hope this post is no too long!), what kind of band do you think could go well with this ring, besides a plain or pave one like shown? I was thinking of a thin(~2.5mm), 3D carved band, sort of a Van Craeynest style for anyone familiar with that brand (vintage/art deco). A design of leaves or braids, maybe with periodic tiny diamond accents (or maybe just carved metal). Could art deco carvings like that really go with this sort of "modern" design ring? What do you think, does that sound clashy to you?
My BF has not proposed yet but he's including me on discussions of the ring design. Right now we are almost sure we have our hearts set on this setting, but since it's a big investment (and I don't plan on upgrading/changing the ring later), I just want to be as sure as possible.
I originally told him I wanted a plain band (it's an elegant classic) but I've always had a "thing" for spirals. The main reason we didn't consider a spiral ring was because they usually need a custom wedding band (not a straight band). I want to be able to wear my wedding band by itself sometimes. However, imagine our delight when we stumbled across this spiral ring, which because of the inner ring and the height of the center stone, lets a band sit snugly beside it! (Snugger than shown below - Right up against it. The middle of the band under the center stone would be obscured, but stil!!) I felt
My main concern is: is this true ring love, or just a ring crush? Usually I prefer clothing an accessories that are timeless (classics) or vintage, but for e-rings, this is the one that's really standing out. A spiral is considered a "modern" design. So, what's in a name? Nothing much, but the reason why I prefer timeless is because some of my tastes can change over time, but I never fall out of love with timeless pieces. I really don't want to fall out of love with my engagement ring!
In other words, do you think this ring style has a "faddish" or "youthful" quality to it, one I might no longer appreciate at 40, 50, 60, 70 years of age? What are your general thoughts on this setting? Be harsh - we haven't committed yet!
Second question (I hope this post is no too long!), what kind of band do you think could go well with this ring, besides a plain or pave one like shown? I was thinking of a thin(~2.5mm), 3D carved band, sort of a Van Craeynest style for anyone familiar with that brand (vintage/art deco). A design of leaves or braids, maybe with periodic tiny diamond accents (or maybe just carved metal). Could art deco carvings like that really go with this sort of "modern" design ring? What do you think, does that sound clashy to you?
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