Pics of ering and half-eternity

[graceelou]

Here''s a picture of my ering and half-eternity. I''ve found that it is really cutting into my ering prongs so I think I need a spacer for it. I have a 3mm band but I think it might look too big. Would a 2mm look better or should I forget the half-eternity? I''ll post picture of it with the 3mm band as the spacer. Thanks!

Graceelou

 

[Demelza]

I had the same problem with my old shared prong set. The ering prongs got really scratched from the exposed girdles on the wedding band. You should be able to find an even smaller spacer band -- maybe between 1 -2 mm? Or you could have them soldered. I never cared from that option, but it does solve the problem.

 

[graceelou]

Here it is with the 3mm band. I know people have mentioned that they have had a band shaved down. Has anyone had it done to a platinum band? If not where can I get a 1mm plat band? Thanks!

 

[squarediamondlove]

I love the picture of just with the eternity band. Otherwise see if you can find a 2mm band. Are both, your e-ring and half-eternity band, platinum or gold or is one plat while other gold? I heard that if they are both different medals, the platinum will scratch the gold.

 

[MissAva]

I dont care for spacers, but perhaps you could make part of your ering shank a bit wider on the bottom so the tops dont touch, thought to be honest it did not look like they were in the first picture. What part of the prongs are being scratched?

 

[graceelou]

Thanks for your replies. I do like it better with just the diamond band and all three are plat. The diamonds have rubbed along the bottom part of one of the prongs. They don''t touch all the time because they don''t sit flush but I''ve only had the set for a few days and I''ve already noticed the scratches. I guess I could just wear them together once in ahwile. Of course my husband would like it if I had to send it back! The ering is a replacement for my lost ering. Insurance covered it but the diamond band was am add on.

 

[graceelou]

Oops! I meant "an add on!" Matatora did I see that you are from Rochester,NY? That''s where I am.

 

[gailrmv]

This is a fantastic looking set! I love it! I am not a big fan of the spacer idea... does your jeweler have any suggestions? Perhaps they could adjust your prongs of your e-ring so it doesn''t scratch. If you did have to send back the w-band maybe you could choose one that did not have exposed girdles? I personally LOVE the look, but would hate to have such a gorgeous set that I couldn''t wear everyday without worry. A channel setting is a different look but they could be safely worn together...

 

[graceelou]

Thanks! I thought of the channel set band instead of the shared prong but I really like how this set looks. I''ll have take it to the jewelers tommorow and see what they can do about it. I''ll figure something out. My husband told me to solder them and I said I wanted to have the flexibility to wear the band w/o the ering. Of course he thought this was rediculous and couldn''t understand why I would want to do this. He says he''s glad he''s not a woman because he couldn''t stand worrying about such things!Ha!

 

[Patty]

I love the look with all three rings. If you want a narrower band in between the e-ring and half-eternity, you might ask your jeweler about a 1.5 or 2mm plain band. But I love it with the 3mm band! You have long lovely fingers and all three together look great!

 

[gailrmv]

Ya know, I hear you Graceelou! I was at the jewelers last week seeing what they could do about my w-ring spinning around so much, and they recommended soldering it. Several ppl on PS recommended it too, and I know it would solve the problem, but I just don''t want to! While discussing it w/ the jeweler and w/ my hubby, they ask, how much do you wear one ring w/o the other? I say, never! Nobody gets it, but I love to have the option - and I love the way my e-ring looks solo in its jewelry box! Not the same thing with them soldered together!

My jeweler said in the old days everyone wanted their rings soldered - symobolized togetherness or something - now almost nobody does!

 

[graceelou]

Thanks! That makes me feel better about the whole thing.

 

[ame]

Go with a 2mm plat. Anything much thinner will not last long.

 

[graceelou]

Thanks Ame. Your set was an inspiration!

 

[ame]

Thansk! I actually wore it during part of my trip.

 

[Demelza]

I completely understand not wanting to solder them. I used to have a shared prong eternity set that I soldered, but I hated the say it looked and so had them separated. There''s something very stiff looking about a soldered set. I like it when my rings move around.

As for damage from the shared prong wedding band, I''m afraid there isn''t much to be done about it. Believe me, I''ve tried. I now wear my shared prong wedding band on my right hand all on its own. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

 

[pebbles]

I don''t like the look of all 3 rings, maybe because your plain band is wider than the others.

I have a simulant (that I never wear) in a 6 prong setting just like yours and it does not sit flush with my eternity band. My real solitaire is in a wider 4 prong setting and it sits totally flush with the eternity band.

A 2mm spacer may be your only option. You can get one in white gold for $60 or less at Signed Pieces.

 

[Catmom]

Graceelou,

I had the same problem with scratched prongs and went with the spacer. Mine is 2mm. You can see it in my avatar. I know that some people don''t like the look of the spacer, but I did not want to give up the look of my band or have my rings soldered together. I thought that I might not like the look of three rings together but now I am so used to it that I think it looks funny without the spacer.

 

[glamgirl]

Graceelou, What a beautiful diamond you have!!! A spacer sounds like a good idea.

 

[graceelou]

Thanks for all of your replies! For now I''m just going to live with it for a little while with the 3mm band. I really like the rings right next together so I may get them soldered. And it''s not permanent so if I don''t like it I can change it. How much should soldering cost anyhow? I''ve attached another picture of the rings from the profile.

 

[Caribou]

Beautiful ring!!!

 

[valeria101]

Date: 11/27/2005 9:08:58 PM
Author: graceelou

I thought of the channel set band instead of the shared prong but I really like how this set looks.

It doesn't have to be channel set. The thing is to have the band a hair wider than the diamonds, and it doesn't have to be wider over the to - perhaps rounded on the sides so it is widerst half way down the thickness.

I think the prpper name for these is 'bead set' or 'shared bead set' because the tiny metal bits that hold the diamonds in pace are very short and small - like the tips of prongs are.

This only works with small diamonds because the band underneath is solid - it would get to be a heavy ring indeed for large diamonds. For a 3mm band it should work wonders.

I don't see this style of setting much although it is quite a basic thing. One or two custom rings on the Whiteflash Gallery have the shank set this way, and the tiny (1.6mm) bands next to the ring in the picture below. That huge magnification shows pretty well how the metal sides of the band touch the neighboring ring, not the diamonds:

If the diamonds were larger, there would be less metal showing. I could not find a 3mm example so clearly shown.

The band on top of the stack below is done in the same style - and probably with larger stones. The second from the bottom with millgrained edges does not look anything like the usual heavy-weight channel set bands (I don't think it is channel set technically, but can't make out the detail), so if you wanted to change the current band, these may give some idea of what is out there.

IMO, the shared prong settings charming as they are were simply not meant for wedding bands that get worn next to other rings. They are so popular, I wonder if this is not just a badly kept secret.

 

[valeria101]

If anyone cared, this page tells the inns and outs of one type of shared bead setting (with millgrain edges).

Is this worse in some way than shared prong, so that the wearability is not important after all?

 

[gailrmv]

Valeria,
What site is the source of these gorgeous bands? You''ve taught me something; I thought that to have metal touching metal you needed to go channel set, but these are a great alternative.
Gail

 

[valeria101]

Date: 11/29/2005 7:01:05 PM
Author: gailrmv
Valeria,
What site is the source of these gorgeous bands?

Glad to help with such happy things

In order: Pearlmansjewelers (the ''Specials'' - pre-owned rings section)

The stash of bands is from Art of Platinum - the picture may not be on the website. I''ve received it as a sample of possible ''pave'' styles.

The shared bead style band is from Whiteflash (sort of).

 

[rms]

Date: 11/29/2005 7:01:05 PM
Author: gailrmv
Valeria,
What site is the source of these gorgeous bands? You''ve taught me something; I thought that to have metal touching metal you needed to go channel set, but these are a great alternative.
Gail

My rings are bead set and just as Valeria said, the metal touches the metal, no diamonds touching diamonds...I love them

 

[Mara]

Hmm I don't really like the look of all three rings, to me the 3mm is a little too wide?

I got a $25 white gold 2mm domed band off eBay for my thumb but it was sent too small and fits my ring fingers better so I have been playing around with it with my wedding set, what fun!

I think your e-ring would look great with a simple 2mm band, or you could get a 2mm spacer rather than the 3mm.

In terms of a 1mm spacer, Aljdewey got a spacer for her rings and it was a TOE RING which was something like 1mm! It's super thin and not visible. So maybe look into that.

 

[MINE!!]

Date: 11/29/2005 3:41:05 PM
Author: valeria101

Date: 11/27/2005 9:08:58 PM

Author: graceelou


I thought of the channel set band instead of the shared prong but I really like how this set looks.

It doesn''t have to be channel set. The thing is to have the band a hair wider than the diamonds, and it doesn''t have to be wider over the to - perhaps rounded on the sides so it is widerst half way down the thickness.


I think the prpper name for these is ''bead set'' or ''shared bead set'' because the tiny metal bits that hold the diamonds in pace are very short and small - like the tips of prongs are.


This only works with small diamonds because the band underneath is solid - it would get to be a heavy ring indeed for large diamonds. For a 3mm band it should work wonders.


I don''t see this style of setting much although it is quite a basic thing. One or two custom rings on the Whiteflash Gallery have the shank set this way, and the tiny (1.6mm) bands next to the ring in the picture below. That huge magnification shows pretty well how the metal sides of the band touch the neighboring ring, not the diamonds:

If the diamonds were larger, there would be less metal showing. I could not find a 3mm example so clearly shown.


The band on top of the stack below is done in the same style - and probably with larger stones. The second from the bottom with millgrained edges does not look anything like the usual heavy-weight channel set bands (I don''t think it is channel set technically, but can''t make out the detail), so if you wanted to change the current band, these may give some idea of what is out there.


IMO, the shared prong settings charming as they are were simply not meant for wedding bands that get worn next to other rings. They are so popular, I wonder if this is not just a badly kept secret.

This is how my rings are. I never have to worry about the rubbing together. But I love your set and I think that they are just wonderful and beautiful!

 

[lawmax]

I don't know if this would work or would be pleasing to you, but is it possible to change the head on your ring (is it a peg?) to raise it up a bit?


Edit: Oh, I see it. I love the eternity. I might just change the engagement ring setting to one that wouldn't rub.