Pls help me pick the ring/band

[Sparkle Finder]

Hi folks! I'm looking for some opinions on a ring/band set. I've pretty much settled on the wedding band (melee diamonds on a knife edge; symbolizes the mountains/obstacles we've both had to overcome to get here (long story).

What I would like are your views on whether I should put melee's on the engagement ring to 'match' the band , or keep the simplicity of jut the center stone with a simple band with no 'distractions' of other diamonds In case you were wondering, the 4 smaller melee diamonds under the engagement ring center stone represent our two kids (each) from different marriages, so there's been a lot of thought put into the design.

My (soon to be) Fiancé doesn't want to see the ring.. She trust me (yikes!) and wants the ring to be a complete surprise. So no pressure at all.

 

[tyty333]

These are beautiful rings, truly, however, there may be a flaw in the design. If the pave (small diamonds) in the wedding band or
the small diamonds in the gallery of the engagement ring can touch the other ring they will "eat" at the metal or the diamonds
on the other band. Have you seen these rings in person? Can you be assured that no diamonds touch metal or the other diamonds?

In cases like these, we usually suggest a "spacer" band. This is a small/thin metal band that you dont mind being "eaten" by diamonds
scratching against it.

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Edit...and to answer your question, I prefer the simplicity of the plain metal on the engagement ring band...but what do you
think your GF would like?

 

[Sparkle Finder]

Thank you for the advice! I had never considered the problem of diamonds on vertical faces of each ring rubbing against each other and causing damage. I can definitely see the long term need for the spacer band.

My GF is quite the 'fashionista'! Though in a very classy vs flashy way. I actually think she would be fine with either one, with perhaps a marginal nod to the pave/melee design. Since it's meant to be a surprise, I can't really ask her

Thanks again for the tip on the spacer ring!

 

[Sparkle Finder]

Forgot to mention - these are CAD mockups. Not actual rings....

 

[Dreamer_D]

I would go plain solitaire as it will allow your fashionable gf to mix up her wedding set by pairing her ering with different styles and types of wedding bands. She will probably enjoy this way of expressing her style with her jewelry!

 

[Dreamer_D]

PS you also might want to reconsider the curved wedding band as when the ering and wb are worn they can rotate at different angles on the finger and the curve can go out of alignment. Annoying! You don’t need to buy a wb now. You can buy the ering now and let your gf choose the wb she wants later on.

 

[tyty333]

I thought it was a version of the Vatche Swan ering.

Swan Solitaire Engagement Ring by Vatche | 272

Vatche's Swan Solitaire Engagement Ring radiates grace, embodying timeless beauty in every facet. | 272

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Looks like the one they make with pave is flat (not on the sides of the knife edge).

Vatche Swan French Pave Diamond Engagement Ring | 2820

Elevate your proposal with the stunning Vatche Swan French Pave Diamond Engagement Ring. A timeless symbol of love and commitment. | 2820

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[Sparkle Finder]

Thank you @tyty333 for the find on the Vatche ring! It looks like they keep the metal surfaces flat so no diamond-to--metal or diamond-to-diamond interaction, which is a big plus. Have to think about how to overcome this - I do like the knife edge (read: "mountains to scale") design though as part of our 'story',,,

And thank you @dreamer_dachsie for the suggestion on wedding band purchase timing. You're quite right of course, that can be bought at a later time.

 

[Avondale]

Regarding the ring, both pave and plain would look good. So try to take into consideration what she would need in terms of both style and practicality. There is no right or wrong answer, it's all about what would be best for her. (And even then, worst case scenario, take the diamond out, make a new setting, everyone's happy.)

A simple, clean and sleek design will work in any social situation and can be combined with all types of jewellery and clothing. It's also more practical for everyday wear, for performing tasks with your hands.

My most favourite ring in the world has the simplest possible band. Just metal, a standard basket, nothing else. The stone in itself is enough to make it spectacular, and the plain design means I can wear it even if I'm walking out in t-shirt and sweatpants. Plain is often underestimated.

A pave band would be beautiful and sparkly, and if your fiance's personal style suggests this is her strong preference, then that would be the way to go. But keep in mind pave also means potentially more maintenance. These are small stones, held by tiny prongs, situated on the band, where they'll be subjected to hits, bumps, scratches and so on. Ultimately you reach a point where a stone falls off and you have to send the ring for repair, whether you want to be parted from it or not.

Also, don't know if you've already done that, but if not, take the time to look through photos of actual pave knife's edge bands, not 3D renderings. It's a different look, not as sleek.

Regarding the band, I second the people before me - you can choose it afterwards, together. What if she wants the two of you to have matching wedding bands? You certainly won't be buying a pave knife's edge for yourself, I imagine. Besides, it's even more important for the wedding band to be wearable. Many people eventually put their engagement rings in the jewellery box and only stick with their wedding band in their daily lives.