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Is this band overpowering? Should I stick with my band with smaller stones?

I totally love the look of your set with the bigger band !!
 
Natylad said:
I totally love the look of your set with the bigger band !!
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Thanks, @Natylad. I am just worried it may take the focus away from the solitaire so I was hoping for a good balance. Helpful to hear what others think. Thank you.
 
I prefer the smaller band because I don't like how the one with larger stones sticks out farther on the sides. If I remember correctly you have a Valoria?? Personally I find one thin band too thin with my Valoria so I stack two. Somehow to my eye that appears more balanced and even though together the two bands are wider than a band with bigger stones would be, they don't compete with the solitaire. Just my opinion, but you really can't go wrong with any combo. Beautiful solitaire!!
 
Decision_Decisions said:
I prefer the smaller band because I don't like how the one with larger stones sticks out farther on the sides. If I remember correctly you have a Valoria?? Personally I find one thin band too thin with my Valoria so I stack two. Somehow to my eye that appears more balanced and even though together the two bands are wider than a band with bigger stones would be, they don't compete with the solitaire. Just my opinion, but you really can't go wrong with any combo. Beautiful solitaire!!
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Thanks, @decision_decisions! I think you may have hit the nail on the head about the bigger band sticking out farther on the side. I think that’s what is making me go bonkers thinking that it’s too large.
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Niel said:
Mmm yes I like both better than one with a spacer.
I say you don’t have to decide. You going for flashy wear big. You want subtle go small.

want to make a statement wear both lol
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Sound advice, @Niel :). Thanks!! But now, I’m trying to find something in between the 2 sizes and emailing with IDJ hahaha.
 
I, too, like the idea of a band that's in-between the two sizes. When I saw the first photo, I thought, Wow, just gorgeous, blingy without sacrificing elegance. But the second band does allow the solitaire to show off more.
 
@Dmndsr4evr11 I also have the Valoria…I really like the way both of the bands look with yours. The thin one looks more balanced but I also think it would need another band with it. The wider one looks more blingy..I would definitely wear them together. I like to wear mine with the Embrace band which is smaller than my eternity.
 

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MamaBee said:
@Dmndsr4evr11 I also have the Valoria…I really like the way both of the bands look with yours. The thin one looks more balanced but I also think it would need another band with it. The wider one looks more blingy..I would definitely wear them together. I like to wear mine with the Embrace band which is smaller than my eternity.
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@MamaBee - of course! You were my inspiration for getting the Valoria:). Love the embrace with your icy white, winter! It looks very proportioned. You have a larger solitaire though. How many points in each of your embrace band and is that a 7 stone band? I think mine would have looked more balanced if it only had 7 stones instead of 9.
 
Love it. I think the larger 9 stone band looks better with the e-ring than the smaller band.
 
LLJsmom said:
Sorry! I love them both. They’re different looks for different moods.
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+1 to this. They both look lovely. What about getting a faux tester band in the "in between" width you are considering?

Since you already have two mrb bands, would you consider a different cut band-like a baguette band, for instance? That way you will have a 3rd look. Also, a baguette band would look cool stacked between your current two mrb bands :bigsmile:

Here's an example of the baguette band I'm envisioning...

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Dmndsr4evr11 said:
@MamaBee - of course! You were my inspiration for getting the Valoria:). Love the embrace with your icy white, winter! It looks very proportioned. You have a larger solitaire though. How many points in each of your embrace band and is that a 7 stone band? I think mine would have looked more balanced if it only had 7 stones instead of 9.
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@Dmndsr4evr11 It is a seven stone..It was originally a sapphire and diamond band but the sapphires got very abraded. I replaced them with diamonds. I would say the diamonds are .10-.12 each. I can’t remember what size they are now but that’s pretty close.
 
@Dmndsr4evr11 I wanted to edit the above post but it was too late. Your diamond looks larger than mine because your finger is thinner than mine. I think it looks huge on yours..It’s gorgeous!
 
I like the larger band with the ring, but I think the ideal size might be 8-10 point stones. The smaller band looks too small to me.
 
lulu_ma said:
+1 to this. They both look lovely. What about getting a faux tester band in the "in between" width you are considering?

Since you already have two mrb bands, would you consider a different cut band-like a baguette band, for instance? That way you will have a 3rd look. Also, a baguette band would look cool stacked between your current two mrb bands :bigsmile:

Here's an example of the baguette band I'm envisioning...

www.hellonoemie.com

Baguette Diamond Band: 18K Gold | Noémie

Our baguette diamond band is beautifully sophisticated & can be worn alone or alongside an engagement ring. Shop Noémie's selection of fine jewelry!
www.hellonoemie.com www.hellonoemie.com
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Thanks, @lulu_ma! I’ve thought about baguettes or a mix of marquise and rounds. But I’m just a sucker for sparkles that I wouldn’t get with baguettes so I am just going for rounds again! I may just sell the other 2 bands.
 
MamaBee said:
@Dmndsr4evr11 I wanted to edit the above post but it was too late. Your diamond looks larger than mine because your finger is thinner than mine. I think it looks huge on yours..It’s gorgeous!
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im sorry forgive me @Dmndsr4evr11 for going slightly off topic
but MamaBee i have been admiring your wedding stack on your aviatr picture the last few days
i adore it !!!!!
 

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diamondseeker2006 said:
I like the larger band with the ring, but I think the ideal size might be 8-10 point stones. The smaller band looks too small to me.
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@diamondseeker2006 - I agree. When I got the smaller band from WF a couple of years ago, I thought it would be bigger but too lazy to return it. IDJ will make a band with 24 stones 5 points each. I think that should be good. My bigger band has 11 point stones and I feel they’re a little too big. Maybe if I had a 3 ct stone like @MamaBee :) , the 11 points would look more proportional.

Thank you.
 
Dmndsr4evr11 said:
Thanks, @lulu_ma! I’ve thought about baguettes or a mix of marquise and rounds. But I’m just a sucker for sparkles that I wouldn’t get with baguettes so I am just going for rounds again! I may just sell the other 2 bands.
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Well, I hope you at least keep the bigger one-for when you are in a blingier mood :bigsmile:
 
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