Where to start - Eternity Band

[CHI_MOM]

Hi all. I lurked on Pricescope about 9 years ago when my now husband and I were talking about getting engaged. It led us to getting a beautiful 2.0+ carat cushion solitaire with a micro pave band (and matching micro pave wedding band) from Leon Mege that I've been very happy with. I don't have all the details handy, but I love it. I think it's the 401 style.

Fast forward to now and a milestone birthday, and I'm looking for an eternity band for my right hand and not sure where to start and what to expect for my budget. It seems that it would make sense to check out ID Jewelry for eternity bands to get the biggest bang for our buck. Before I shoot off an email to IDJ, can you help me get an idea of what I can expect? When we were e ring shopping, the prices in Chicago were WAY higher than NYC (for the same exact ring since I believe there was a vendor markup) so I want to make sure we're not going into this blind.

size: 6
budget: 4-5k USD
metal: I'd think platinum but is there any advantage to white gold? Doesn't seem like a big price difference so assuming I'll do platinum
shape: thinking round, not opposed to oval diamonds, but that seems to work best for larger stones.
prongs: this is where I need help. priorities would be comfort so thinking a lower profile. also am used to my leon mege where the metal isn't visible which I really like. so which kind of prongs would you all recommend for the least metal exposure and also comfort?
priorities: size (I want some bling!), sparkle, color, clarity

Any insight of what total CW I can expect or the points? Thoguths on prongs or other vendors we should look at in addition to ID Jewelry? My husband sent an email to Leon but never heard back and I just feel like you pay a premium for the setting which isn't as applicable in an eternity band. Thanks in advance!

 

[AprilBaby]

WF uses all ACA melee and the prong eternity is super comfy.

 

[Matthews1127]

I wear a size 6 ring (finger size: 5.5). I’m in the beginning stages of creating a bespoke Anniversary Band with Asschers. My band will have 7 Asschers, so it will cover 3/4 of my finger, so it’s not a full Eternity, but, I can show you a perspective shot to give you an idea of size. With just 5-6 more Asschers, I’d have a full Eternity.
These 7 Vintage Cut Asschers were cut by Yoram at GemConcepts, LTD. Included, his grading of the diamonds:

 

[kimf79]

I'll be listening in for answers on your post! Looking to get an eternity band and IDJ is one of the top options in my mind. I'm looking for some bling too and excellent cut stones so they will have a lot of fire and sparkle.

Not sure what style prongs but I though u-shaped, thinking maybe this let's the most light in?? I don't know. I also thought of going white gold to put majority of budget to diamonds and less on metal

 

[scarsmum]

There’s an IDJ one on loupe troop for a steal. Maybe IDJ could do a kind of trade in with you for something a bit smaller in size and ctw.

 

[scarsmum]

.....adding that I’m always looking for a bargain!

 

[metall]

I wear a size 6 ring (finger size: 5.5). I’m in the beginning stages of creating a bespoke Anniversary Band with Asschers. My band will have 7 Asschers, so it will cover 3/4 of my finger, so it’s not a full Eternity, but, I can show you a perspective shot to give you an idea of size. With just 5-6 more Asschers, I’d have a full Eternity.
These 7 Vintage Cut Asschers were cut by Yoram at GemConcepts, LTD. Included, his grading of the diamonds:

Sorry to threadjack a little but @Matthews1127 This looks like it would be a SPECTACULAR ring! I am loving those asschers! Pics when done? Pretty please with a cherry on top?