Your french cut wedding bands??

TruLuv858 · Mar 4, 2011

I have a new obsession lately, and was hoping some PS'ers might be willing to share their beauties...I found one on Singlestone that I LOVED, but the $4k price was a little rich. It seems based on my research that French cuts are a little more expensive...is this the case?

Thanks all!

stci · Mar 4, 2011

I'm not an expert but I think so. French cut are rare no?

TruLuv858 · Mar 4, 2011

stci|1299255090|2864605 said:
I'm not an expert but I think so. French cut are rare no?

Im pretty sure they are, but want to lean more...hence the post

I hope people will post some pics if they have them...If I am not mistaken, I think MissyDebby has one??

Circe · Mar 4, 2011

Yep - I was just talking about this re: baguette bands, actually. And it goes for asscher, carre, and cushion bands, too. You can find rounds ... you can find princesses ... and sometimes you can even find marquise ... but when it comes to the other stones, there seems to be a premium.

That said, you can find them if you stalk eBay and vintage dealers: I just saw a somewhat battered but still pretty 1.5 french cut band go on eBay for less than $800 (I was tempted, but I'd just gotten my V-Day present, so I passed). And I know Lang Antiques has some gorgeous ones, as does M. Khordipour. Lemme see if I can find links .....

A 5 carat french cut band for only 16K: I know it's overpriced, but I still lust over this one; http://www.langantiques.com/products/item/110-3-2869

Its "little" sister at 2 carats and 8K (makes Singlestone look thrifty!): http://www.langantiques.com/products/item/110-3-2870

It's around 4K for 2 carats at M. Khordipour: http://www.estatediamondjewelry.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=163&cat_id=11

$2800 for 1.5, which is a nice bit of savings without losing much from the look; http://www.estatediamondjewelry.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=568&cat_id=11

Cognac frenchies set lengthwise: http://www.weddingrings.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=658&category_id=21&grouping_id=9

In white, .80 tcw, $3600; http://www.weddingrings.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=659&category_id=21&grouping_id=9

And, last but not least, this probably isn't quite what you had in mind, but it's unusual enough that I had to share - isn't this cool? http://www.estatediamondjewelry.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=543&cat_id=11

As you can tell, I'm a little obsessed with the stacking band thing ....

TruLuv858 · Mar 4, 2011

Circe- you are AWESOME, thank you! This surely will quench my obsession (well for a little while at least)- and yes, your options are really putting Singlestone pricing into perspective!!

Thank you!

kelpie · Mar 28, 2011

Here are mine. Both are vintage platinum snagged on ebay several years ago for under $250.

The diamond one was missing a few stones which singlestone replaced with cushiony old cuts. Each stone is smaller than a grain of sand and the width is about 1mm so it's tough to notice the replacements. I swear Leon knocked off my ring with his calibre band. French cuts are usually custom cut unless they are antiques and that's why they cost more.

yssie · Mar 28, 2011

kelpie|1301312889|2881707 said:
Here are mine. Both are vintage platinum snagged on ebay several years ago for under $250. The diamond one was missing a few stones which singlestone replaced with cushiony old cuts. Each stone is smaller than a grain of sand and the width is about 1mm so it's tough to notice the replacements. I swear Leon knocked off my ring with his calibre band. French cuts are usually custom cut unless they are antiques and that's why they cost more.

That, sadly, I think is impossible these days!!

They are gorgeous - I LOVE your wedding set, w/ the frenchie/rose cut/that absolutely beautiful solitaire

Do you wear the sapphire with it, too?

starburst · Mar 28, 2011

here's mine that I found on Ebay.

Circe · Dec 14, 2012

Thought I'd revive this thread - with the burgeoning french-cut sides thread going strong, I'd imagine we're in for a French invasion when some anniversaries roll around.

I just got two, a ruby and a diamond, process described in this thread: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/coup-de-foudre-french-cut-eternity-band.183090/ Love 'em! Both channel-set in platinum, the ruby approximately 1.5 carats and the diamond 2.9.

LLJsmom · Dec 15, 2012

Hi Circe,

As you suggested, here are the pics of the french cut bands with my solitaire. However, I must sadly admit these are from my lovely trip to Lang Antique Jewelers, not mine, as much as I would wish.

1.96 carat french cut diamonds, channel set with the finest millgrain, G color, VS-SI quality. $8250.

I have tried on all of the following eternities: Asscher, round, princess, marquise, carre (swear to God I did, estate jewelry at Kern's), baguette, emerald cut, and french. I kid you NOT. None of them flashed big triangular lights as big as these French cuts. I am really glad I waited to commit to an eternity band because in my major anal-ness I have tried on practically everything to be sure. I came across these last. Even though I still am going to do a reset first, the first eternity band will be the french cut. That's ok. It's so expensive. I will be saving for a very long time.

HS4S · Feb 24, 2015

Hi. I am coming out of lurkdom to share my French Cut wedding bands. The ruby band is an art deco band I purchased from another member and the diamond band was made by David klass. I wear both bands with my yellow gold engraved wedding band. The combination is perfect for my very active lifestyle. The ruby band is 2 cttw and the diamond band is as well.

diamondseeker2006 · Feb 24, 2015

HS4S, your bands are incredibly beautiful! You should start your own thread so more people can see them!

woofmama · Feb 24, 2015

I agree with DS, please do a thread with handshots

I would love to see more of your beautiful bands.

Fayethful · Mar 3, 2015

French cut eternity, purchased in 2013 from the lovely Grace at JbG

MarionC · Mar 4, 2015

Caysie is making some wonderful FC bands that I've been salivating over - and I might add that this thread is dangerous

missy · Mar 4, 2015

Jimmianne|1425468160|3841637 said:
Caysie is making some wonderful FC bands that I've been salivating over - and I might add that this thread is dangerous

Hah! That is the understatement of the year. All of PS is dangerous these days LOL. But in a (sort of depending on one's perspective) good way if you kwim. Just not good for the pocketbook LOL.

Resonance.Of.Life · Mar 4, 2015

Anyone have a FC band with elongated FCs? I had a squared FC band but didn't really like the look of them.

LuckyKelleyK · Mar 4, 2015

Resonance.Of.Life|1425491982|3841778 said:
Anyone have a FC band with elongated FCs? I had a squared FC band but didn't really like the look of them.

I just saw this posted on Instagram, definitely my favorite too! I would probably do them bezel set though.

Resonance.Of.Life · Mar 4, 2015

I love Single Stone's FC bands, but alas too pricey for me for the CTW.

kgizo · Mar 4, 2015

Old french cuts in a newly made band. I couldn't afford a true antique so was excited to find a newly made one with engraving on the sides as I am all about the details. Full eternity, 3mm, 0.84 dia, 0.24 rubies. iPhone photos. It is so hard to get good photos of this band.