Help me pick a sapphire band

[YadaYadaYada]

I'm in the market for a sapphire band to stack with but I can't decide which one to choose.

First pic is my OEC I'll be stacking with then:
Pink sapphire half eternity
Orange sapphire eternity
A lighter pink sapphire eternity
Blue sapphire full eternity with square cut
Lavender sapphire eternity

 

[2Neesers]

How fun! The orange , then blue would be my pick.

 

[strawrose]

I like the first one.

How about something like this?

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Oh well I like that one too @strawrose, especially because it would look really pretty with my existing engraved band!

 

[T L]

Just be forewarned that the sapphires might be chemically enhanced in color, especially the orangy ones. If you don’t care, that’s perfectly fine, as long as the price reflects that. I could see a jeweler charging an arm and a leg for the orangy ones, stating they’re padparadchas. If the price is reasonable, and chemical enhancement doesn’t bother you, then that’s fine. The treatment is stable.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@TL thank you for the heads up on treatment. I'm 99% I'm going with the blue sapphire band, the seller is asking $409 for a 3/4 eternity in 18K gold, they are in Thailand.

To me that's not an unreasonable price since I have seen vintage bands similar with synthetic sapphire for around that price. If I am okay with treatment do you agree that's reasonable?

 

[arkieb1]

I like the blue sapphire one because it looks like the Antique ones therefore it matches your set, the more modern looking ones do not IMHO match your set.

 

[T L]

@TL thank you for the heads up on treatment. I'm 99% I'm going with the blue sapphire band, the seller is asking $409 for a 3/4 eternity in 18K gold, they are in Thailand.

To me that's not an unreasonable price since I have seen vintage bands similar with synthetic sapphire for around that price. If I am okay with treatment do you agree that's reasonable?

I agree that’s reasonable.

 

[LJsapphire]

I'd choose the blue, but then I would.

 

[FlashyFlamingo]

I think the blue looks a little more classic and matches the aesthetic you’re going for. They are all lovely though!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Thanks so much everyone, I'm going to order the blue sapphire in unplated 18k white gold, will share when I get it!

 

[missy]

Late to the thread but I love the first band and I always love a blue sapphire band. The blue makes everything pop. In fact I have a blue sapphire band and it is the band I wear most often with my OEC. Hope you love it @StephanieLynn. You made a great choice.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@missy, do you have a picture of your blue sapphire band?

 

[missy]

@missy, do you have a picture of your blue sapphire band?

Here you go Stephanie. Just took this photo the other day.



Let me know if you need a different photo or if there is anything else I could do that would be helpful.
I got this band from AddysVintage on Etsy and she is also on IG. I actually saw the band first on IG. It was from her personal collection. She has some awesome pieces.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@missy, it's so pretty, very delicate and the perfect shade of blue. Also looks perfectly at home in that jewelry box Greg made you

 

[missy]

Thank you @StephanieLynn. I hope the sapphire band coming to you is just as you envision it will be. It's so much fun finding affordable stacking bands.

And perhaps next time you will add a pink sapphire band to your collection. I think pink and blue look awesome together.

 

[Austina]

I like them all

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Thanks @missy, it really is fun looking at different bands, finding the perfect one, you know the thrill of the hunt!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

An interesting tidbit I just figured out is because our state (CT) passed a law requiring remittance of sales tax for online marketplace orders, that means they also charge it for international orders. I can understand within the states but international now too?!

That's almost $30 extra on this ring. I'm thinking about maybe putting a WTB in pre-loved since I will almost be at the $500 mark.

 

[MamaBee]

@StephanieLynn I ordered a prong set pink sapphire band from Sarriel on Etsy. I got it a little wider than the one she listed. I should get it within the next two weeks. I think one of your pics with the pink sapphire band in the hand is hers..I also have a Beverly K channel set blue sapphire band...but bought it pre-loved..
Lol I just went back to look at how much I paid for it and it’s a Simon G..not a Beverly K..

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Oh, I'm excited to see your pink sapphire band @Mamabean. I love that stack above, so pretty

 

[MamaBee]

Oh, I'm excited to see your pink sapphire band @Mamabean. I love that stack above, so pretty

Thank you @StephanieLynn I actually prefer going pre-loved. I love the hunt and the deal!

 

[MeowMeow]

Ooh goody! You're getting the blue. That's the one I was going to suggest. I cant wait to see it when you get it!

 

[Bluegemz]

Glad that you are going with the blue. Hands down my favorite.

 

[Batgirl76]

@StephanieLynn do you mind sharing the name/website of the seller of the orange sapphire band? Thank you!

 

[natasha-cupcake]

I like the pad color one, too, but I think the blue is the best choice for your OEC--so classic and classy. Can't wait to see how it looks!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@StephanieLynn do you mind sharing the name/website of the seller of the orange sapphire band? Thank you!

Here you go, she has lots of other colors too:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/633480...Orange+sapphire&ref=shop_items_search_2&frs=1

 

[Batgirl76]

Thanks!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I'm doing a final browse through my favorite sites just to make sure I haven't missed anything. This one caught my eye not sure if I like this better than the square blue sapphire eternity.

What do you guys think?

 

[LittleRed]

That’s pretty but I’m kind of liking the one you originally posted. Missy and Mamabean kind of got me interested in that look with their pics. But either would be stunning.