Wanting to add YELLOW gold to my stack...

[ringbling17]

Here is SimoneDi’s BN DK engraved band.

 

[ringbling17]

Here is the link for the band from Blue Nile
https://www.bluenile.com/wedding-ring-rose-gold_47122?elem=img&track=product&vtype=sample
And here are the measurements

 

[msop04]

He can add the milgrain and engraving. I don’t know what he would charge though. I know @SimoneDi has him add engraving to her Blue Nile band and it came out beautiful. I think she even has it listed on LT and Preloved right now.
I would go with him if you can’t find something you love.

Sweet! I'm going to try to find it now!
@SimoneDi, what band did you order?

 

[ringbling17]

That’s the exact band. She linked it in her LT listing.

 

[msop04]

Here is SimoneDi’s BN DK engraved band.

I need to check all the posts before I go answering all "willy-nilly"! LOL Thanks for posting it!

 

[ringbling17]

Also the nice thing is you can pick what you want instead of going with a design that’s premade. That is unless you find one that you love already.
I would definitely google different etching and engraving to see what’s out there.

 

[msop04]

Also the nice thing is you can pick what you want instead of going with a design that’s premade. That is unless you find one that you love already.
I would definitely google different etching and engraving to see what’s out there.

Thank you, @kayla17!! You've been super helpful!!

 

[ringbling17]

No problem! I’m having David design a ring for me so I’ll be needing your advice soon enough! Lol

I didn’t click on all the Etsy links on the previous pages but this Etsy seller has a lot of etched or engraved bands that I love and a lot are under $300.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeAguiarDesigns/items?ref=pagination&page=2

 

[msop04]

No problem! I’m having David design a ring for me so I’ll be needing your advice soon enough! Lol

I didn’t click on all the Etsy links on the previous pages but this Etsy seller has a lot of etched or engraved bands that I love and a lot are under $300.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeAguiarDesigns/items?ref=pagination&page=2

Awesome!! I'll check them out!!

 

[SimoneDi]

Sweet! I'm going to try to find it now!
@SimoneDi, what band did you order?

Fun project! I had ordered this one: https://www.bluenile.com/low-dome-c...2mm_47178?elem=img&track=product&vtype=sample
It has a good height to it so it allows for engraving nicely.

But you might want to reach to DK and just ask his for a quote for creating one form scratch for you.

 

[SimoneDi]

He can add the milgrain and engraving. I don’t know what he would charge though. I know @SimoneDi has him add engraving to her Blue Nile band and it came out beautiful. I think she even has it listed on LT and Preloved right now.
I would go with him if you can’t find something you love.

Thanks @kayla17 ! The band did come really pretty. @msop04 I am sure that you will find one that speaks to you. If you want color, I would personally not add any diamonds and keep the band simply engraved.

 

[Un_Petit_Rayon_de_Soleil]

Out of curiosity, does anyone have an idea just how thin this style could be made without losing the aesthetic??

I have a 2mm band from Schubachs with this style engraving. It is amazing! I originally had DK engrave a white gold band for me and I prefer the Schubachs version. It is just perfectly engraved and has double milgrain on the sides. I will see if I can dig up the dk version.

 

[msop04]

Thanks @kayla17 ! The band did come really pretty. @msop04 I am sure that you will find one that speaks to you. If you want color, I would personally not add any diamonds and keep the band simply engraved.

I agree... I think I need all metal and no stones.

 

[msop04]

I have a 2mm band from Schubachs with this style engraving. It is amazing! I originally had DK engrave a white gold band for me and I prefer the Schubachs version. It is just perfectly engraved and has double milgrain on the sides. I will see if I can dig up the dk version.

This is gorgeous! It’s perfect with your stack!! I reached out to Jen at Schubach’s, and she’s working on a quote. I’m worried it will be $$$$, but maybe not... We shall see.

Is your engraved band in 14K or 18K? It looks so rich!!

 

[msop04]

I have a 2mm band from Schubachs with this style engraving. It is amazing! I originally had DK engrave a white gold band for me and I prefer the Schubachs version. It is just perfectly engraved and has double milgrain on the sides. I will see if I can dig up the dk version.
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I’d love to see the DK version for comparison if you can find pics... thanks!!

 

[ringbling17]

I have a 2mm band from Schubachs with this style engraving. It is amazing! I originally had DK engrave a white gold band for me and I prefer the Schubachs version. It is just perfectly engraved and has double milgrain on the sides. I will see if I can dig up the dk version.

That’s beautiful and I like it even more now that I see it with other rings.
@msop04 please let us know about pricing bc I may want to order one myself.

 

[Un_Petit_Rayon_de_Soleil]

I’d love to see the DK version for comparison if you can find pics... thanks!!

Here you go!! I shared the same inspiration ring with both. I believe Teo from Schubachs did my engraving. The one from Schubachs is really smooth to the touch and the one from DK feels rougher. The one from DK was a flat band and the one from Schubachs is comfort fit. The inspiration ring had the little flowers but they didn't make it onto the DK band. Both are pretty but I ultimately preferred the yellow band. The photos look a little blurry because I had to screenshot. Hope they help.

 

[msop04]

That’s beautiful and I like it even more now that I see it with other rings.
@msop04 please let us know about pricing bc I may want to order one myself.

I surely will!

 

[msop04]

Here you go!! I shared the same inspiration ring with both. I believe Teo from Schubachs did my engraving. The one from Schubachs is really smooth to the touch and the one from DK feels rougher. The one from DK was a flat band and the one from Schubachs is comfort fit. The inspiration ring had the little flowers but they didn't make it onto the DK band. Both are pretty but I ultimately preferred the yellow band. The photos look a little blurry because I had to screenshot. Hope they help.

Thanks so much for posting this! I agree that the Schubach band is more appealing... I like how the ring is more domed, adding a little more dimension and interest, IMO. However, both are really lovely, and I certainly wouldn’t turn my nose up at either one! I chatted with Jen @ Shubach’s, and she said Teo has since retired, sadly. She said they have another master engraver... I just wonder if the ring can be replicated with a different engraver. I sent her an email with specifics and asked for a price quote. I’ll post what she says.

 

[ringbling17]

I found this one on David’s Etsy. It has a single milgrain on the edge. I’m sure he can adda double milgrain edge instead. It also looks more rounded on the inside.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/623560...unique-stackable?ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1

 

[dkata]

Here's one for $339... what do ya'll think of the engraving and milgrain? It's so hard to tell with the super-magnified pics. Think DK would be that much better... or at least enough to justify the cost?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/271452145/art-deco-ring-hand-engraved-thin-wedding?ref=related-1&frs=1

I'm insufferable, I know... sorry, ya'll.

I find this one really nice! I think it would look really beautiful in YG!

 

[msop04]

I find this one really nice! I think it would look really beautiful in YG!

I agree... if the Schubach quote is out of budget, this is my next choice.

 

[msop04]

So I heard back from Schubach’s... $950 for that band to be recreated. That just sounds really high to me for a 2 mm gold band... so it’s a no-go. Does that sound excessive to you guys, or am I just being cheap and naive??

 

[msop04]

I found this one on David’s Etsy. It has a single milgrain on the edge. I’m sure he can adda double milgrain edge instead. It also looks more rounded on the inside.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/623560...unique-stackable?ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1

This is very pretty... I’m gonna bookmark it! Thanks!

 

[Un_Petit_Rayon_de_Soleil]

I just checked my invoice I paid under five hundred ($454 Plus tax) in 2014 for a size 5.5. It was coordinated with another project so I had to dig to find the invoice. That is a huge increase.

I love my band but I do think that the price quoted is really high. If you purchased a band and sent it for engraving I wonder what the charge would be? That is a hassle though. I wonder also if the engraver now is comparable to Teo? He made both my rose gold and yellow gold engraved bands.

So I heard back from Schubach’s... $950 for that band to be recreated. That just sounds really high to me for a 2 mm gold band... so it’s a no-go. Does that sound excessive to you guys, or am I just being cheap and naive??

 

[msop04]

I just checked my invoice I paid under five ($454) in 2014 for a size 5.5. That is a big increase.

I love my band but I do think that the price quoted is really high. If you purchased a band and sent it for engraving I wonder what the charge would be? That is a hassle though.

I’m glad it’s not just me... she said that Teo (and his less expensive engraving prices) we’re gone, and that the same level/quality of engraving was almost double... But even if they charged $350 for a 2 mm band, I just can’t justify $600+ for it to be engraved.

 

[msop04]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what VC or another great engraver might charge for this??

 

[missy]

Hi @msop04 I haven't read the whole thread just the last few posts...have you contacted David Klass to see if he can do this for you at a fair price? He is very reasonably priced IMO.

 

[msop04]

Hi @msop04 I haven't read the whole thread just the last few posts...have you contacted David Klass to see if he can do this for you at a fair price? He is very reasonably priced IMO.

I haven’t... i’m sure the price will be very good, but I worried I wouldn’t like the finished product as much as the Shubach ring. But since that one is totally out of budget, I may need to re-adjust my expectations a bit.

 

[msop04]

I believe this is @yssie’s band from VC... can anyone tell me what price range I could expect for this from him?