Seeking blingy, classy alternative to traditional e-ring

[Julia_SD]

Hi ladies (and guys)

I've been lurking on PS for months now trying to answer my boyfriend's frequent question of what kind of e-ring I want. Left to his own devices I'm sure I'd end up with a lovely big door knocker ring, of which there are so many BREATHTAKING examples on PS. However, as a professional violinist I work with my hands and I know I want (and need!) something very different. Solitaires and 3 stone rings of a decent tcw are just too bulky to wear even on my right hand and play. I want something blingy, sturdy enough to wear frequently, low profile so it won't spin and be too heavy, and comfortable.

So I'm in LUUUURVE with the Harry Winston Loop Ring. (BF would probably just go out and buy it for me except I think its not quite perfect. I am thinking of having something similar custom made for me, with a smaller tcw so the smaller diamonds on the twists are small enough so they don't hurt my adjacent fingers, and the middle diamonds just about the same size as in the picture.)



Does anyone have a pave twist eternity ring that they enjoy? Which metal is it in? Do you have a similar dilemma that you solved another way? Could I have a setting like this modified so it would be durable enough for frequent wear (of course taking it off for gardening, dish washing etc)? Does anyone have a similar band and know which size stones you went with? PICTURES would also be greatly appreciated! Would you have something like this done online (WF? ID Jewelry?) or locally? Should I find and buy matched stones separately if I go with a local option? Where to even start with that kind of thing?

Thank you!

 

[Niel]

Would you consider something like this? Still has a center stone so has that e ring feel, but very low to the ground, so to speak.
speak.also you might consider something like this bezel w/o a pave, sense they may fall out with a lot of contact(just the nature of the beast)

https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-fresh-new-look-marquise

Also in general the way these loupes are done the diamknds are bead set and have that metal around the outaide of them. That would allow for more durability. If you have a large budget im sure you could get a get one made by anyone ERD, LM, etc

 

[NonieMarie]

I love that HW ring. I would think that as long as the prongs are made well there should be no comfort issues. I wear a shared prong 2.80 ctw 24/7 and have no poking. If you are going the custom route, you might think of channel setting the ribbons and bezel setting the larger diamonds.
You might want to contact David Klass in LA. If you need his info just ask. He will design it for you and you don't have to pay unless you are happy. He is making me a pair of Leon Mege earrings right now.

 

[04diamond<3]

Would you consider something like this? Still has a center stone so has that e ring feel, but very low to the ground, so to speak.
speak.also you might consider something like this bezel w/o a pave, sense they may fall out with a lot of contact(just the nature of the beast)

https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-fresh-new-look-marquise

Also in general the way these loupes are done the diamknds are bead set and have that metal around the outaide of them. That would allow for more durability. If you have a large budget im sure you could get a get one made by anyone ERD, LM, etc

this is a great suggestion! And I imagine it could be done with any shape you want.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The HW ring reminds me of one of my favorites which I perceive might be more comfortable to wear:

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP00812&mcat=&cid=&search_params=s+1-p+1-c+-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+swing&search=1

 

[NonieMarie]

The HW ring reminds me of one of my favorites which I perceive might be more comfortable to wear:

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP00812&mcat=&cid=&search_params=s+1-p+1-c+-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+swing&search=1

DS, you are always right on top of it with the best info. That is the exact ring I invisioned. If I hadn't found my eternity, that was the way I was leaning.

 

[cygnet]

I LOVE that marquise! What a great suggestion! That Tiffany ring is also very beautiful.

 

[milton333]

I would suggest something like the Aurora band, making sure it's low-set. [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-bgd-aurora-1-2-eternity-is-ready-and-on-the-way.154113/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-bgd-aurora-1-2-eternity-is-ready-and-on-the-way.154113/[/URL]

 

[Julia_SD]

Nielseel, the marquis ring is nothing short of fantastic!! I actually showed the post to BF, thats how special I think it is. I'm super impressed that Mrs. H got this done by an eBay seller based in China. Not how I would do it, but WOW. Beautiful work, beautiful photos, beautiful concept! I am so grateful for you bumping this posting to me.

In regards to the Tiffany Swing band, I have actually looked at it in person, and it didn't exactly feel substantial enough to stand alone or with a plain band. Bead set for the shafts and bezel set for the diamonds at the intersections is definitely a great idea!

Milton333 you read my mind. I LOVE Gypsy's Aurora band!!! She actually sold it to another PS member, and there's a thread about it somewhere...That was a custom built ring by Brian Gavin right? And I just read in the original thread by Gypsy that the CAD drawings are somewhere on PS.

I saw your CADs in RT in LGK's reset thread, and came over to see the finished piece. It is gorgeous!
It is the perfect proportion for your hand/finger. I love the milgrain detail on the band -- the piece is just so nicely finished. I can understand why your husband thinks it's "too bright" for his eyes -- ha-ha! But that's what a stand-alone band is all about, imo. Congrats!

Seeing those would be very informative, though I feel I'm leaning more towards Mrs. H's marquis reset idea...

Everyone has such great things to say! I love PS...

 

[VRBeauty]

Would you consider something like this? Still has a center stone so has that e ring feel, but very low to the ground, so to speak.
speak.also you might consider something like this bezel w/o a pave, sense they may fall out with a lot of contact(just the nature of the beast)

https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-fresh-new-look-marquise

How did I miss that ring? What a beautiful setting for a marquise! Thanks for bumping it, nielseel!

 

[lknvrb4]

I really like the marquise ring as well, its beautiful!

 

[ooo~Shiney!]

Would you consider something like this? Still has a center stone so has that e ring feel, but very low to the ground, so to speak.
speak.also you might consider something like this bezel w/o a pave, sense they may fall out with a lot of contact(just the nature of the beast)

https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-fresh-new-look-marquise

How did I miss that ring? What a beautiful setting for a marquise! Thanks for bumping it, nielseel!

Wow, I was going to say the very same thing ~ what an amazing beauty !!!
My eyes almost fell out, GEEEEEZZZ !!!!
That would be my pick, for SURE !

 

[chrono]

As a violinist myself, I find eternity rings and diamond bands too uncomfortable to wear, especially between the fingers. I think a very low set solitaire is a better choice because you can have a very thin plain shank which works better for me. As long as it is low set and fits well, it will not spin and get knocked about when you have to shift positions on the neck.

 

[Niel]

I dont Play an instrument so i dont know but i would imagine if the diamonds were bead set like that marquise ring it would be just about as thin as a metal band. And i Think you could do this with a larger marquise if you wanted, just make it chubbier. Sounds like if you have the funds for something pretty spectacular if you went that route. I bet a leon mege or vc coukd do it, or even a nice ERD. I realky hope you post pics if you do.

 

[04diamond<3]

As a violinist myself, I find eternity rings and diamond bands too uncomfortable to wear, especially between the fingers. I think a very low set solitaire is a better choice because you can have a very thin plain shank which works better for me. As long as it is low set and fits well, it will not spin and get knocked about when you have to shift positions on the neck.

I love this idea!! Maybe something with a very thin/light weight band with a euroshank would be best. That way you still get an ering, and you FI gets the satisfaction of giving you that diamond! perfect compromise! I personally love watching violinists playing and seeing their bling go crazy! Haha, something I've been doing since I was a child.

 

[emeraldluvr]

This ring is gorgeous!! Its very unique and beautiful.

 

[Christina...]

I really love the marquise twist that was posted. Here are a few other options.

I love this, but I think I would do blue saphires or diamonds instead of the pink.
https://www.artofplatinum.com/vault/pink-diamond-helix-wedding-band

https://www.artofplatinum.com/vault/super-helix-string-band
https://www.artofplatinum.com/vault/wedding-ring-designs
https://www.artofplatinum.com/vault/unique-wedding-band

...and I absolutely adore this one, though it's probably not quite what you are looking for.
https://www.artofplatinum.com/vault/unusual-wedding-band-eternity-pear-shape-diamonds

 

[yssie]

I play too, I'm no professional but I know what you mean. My Ering is top-heavy and the weight throws me off, and worse, it spins! Unlike Chrono small diamonds between my fingers don't bother me so long as the band is the same weight all around - my knuckles are bigger so there's a bit of clearance where the actual ring sits - so think I'd be fine with an eternity with small low-profile stones, so long as the prongwork/bezels are smooth.

Would you consider rose cuts? They have a very different type of sparkle, much more subdued, but without the faceted pavilions they're very low-profile. An eternity of rose cuts would be spectacular , or if you/your SO prefers a clear centerstone they'll minimize the rise... here's a cluster ring that does a nice job of showing how rose cuts can look IRL: https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-romantic-rose-cut-anniversary-ring

I think many people have love/hate relationships with Euroshanks so I'd suggest trying it first. Personally I hate them - they still spin, and I get a pointy corner poking into my little finger instead!

 

[yssie]

personally love watching violinists playing and seeing their bling go crazy! Haha, something I've been doing since I was a child.

I think I have a date with youtube tonight!

 

[rubybeth]

I don't know that pave all the way around in an eternity band is going to be the most comfortable or the lowest possible setting. The little prong/beads holding in the diamonds are what might irritate your hand if the ring spins a lot. I am thinking a better option might be a bezel band with just diamonds on the top, and minimize the spinning around as much as possible, maybe with a Euro shank. Something like LaurenThePartier's bezel 5 stone: https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-five-stone-ring-old-european-cut-diamonds You could either do milgrain or not, sleek might be more your style, and graduating stones or all the same size.

Another option would be a very low set trellis or U-prong style 5 stone band with stones as big as you can possibly fit on the top of your finger so that the stones don't go between your fingers and cause discomfort. Five stone bands are amazingly blingy, definitely say 'married,' and easy to wear compared to a door knob solitaire: https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-five-stone-ring-old-european-cut-diamonds Again, you would want to minimize spinning as much as possible, so depending on your finger, sizing beads or a u-shaped sizer inside the ring might be a good idea.

 

[mercoledi]

Oh yum, a shared prong 5 stone with AVCs or cushions would be devine! Lots of bling up top with a thin shank. Bluenile used to have a5 stone asscher in a shared bezel setting, but I can't seem to find it now.

It was similar to this: http://www.goodmanandsons.com/fine-jewelry/rings/asscher-cut-princess-5-stone-band.html

 

[04diamond<3]

personally love watching violinists playing and seeing their bling go crazy! Haha, something I've been doing since I was a child.

I think I have a date with youtube tonight!

LOL! You make me laugh! I played for 10 years up to high school and my instructors would always be newly engaged college students so my parents would drag us to their recitals at the college and under that stage lighting! I aspired to that! Now of course I don't play (been thinking about picking it up again though) and I have the bling but no stage lighting for me LOL!

In response to the euroshanks - I've only tried one on and it was A. Jaffe and the corners were more rounded. Obviously OP - You'll have to post a video of just your hand while play the violin

 

[two_little_birds]

I really like the marquise ring as well, its beautiful!

+1

 

[Matata]

If feeling the diamonds between your fingers is a concern, how about having them set like Blackberry's pear? Having the diamonds inset into the metal would feel smooth rather than bumpy and you could have the setting as blingy as you wanted.

 

[Jereni]

If feeling the diamonds between your fingers is a concern, how about having them set like Blackberry's pear? Having the diamonds inset into the metal would feel smooth rather than bumpy and you could have the setting as blingy as you wanted.

Ah, I've always loved that ring!

 

[Julia_SD]

So many great ideas! Part of the reason I want to get something "practical" is that I was engaged before and couldn't play with the big hunk of platinum cathedral setting plus the 1.25cw stone. The ring ended up sitting in my case backstage which is a recipe for disaster. I am excited to learn about sizing bumps and spacers etc that could help a ring not twist around! These could make something like a memoire 5 stone right possible. http://memoire.com/catalog/collections.aspx?products=2392 . It seems like it would be low enough profile and doesn't have prongs to stick out of the sides...

In general weight is also a factor, so I'm thinking gold (maybe uncoated white?) but don't know how that would impact the durability of the setting. I really really like the Schodt bezel settings, and was contemplating a bezel setting in a 5 stone ring? Anybody seen one of those?

 

[CopperTop]

I am a very sloppy shifter and have short palms and fingers. I would always bump the bottom of the band into the neck or body of my violin anywhere north of third position. I would move it to my middle finger but now my hands are too chubby even for that.

I think a bezel would be a good option. Less chance of getting poked by a prongtip as your fingers graze by each other. (Ok just from my experience haha)

 

[cygnet]

What if you wore a charm enhancer necklace when you played? Then you could get whatever ring you wanted, and just slip it onto your necklace when you needed to. Plus, the nice ones look really good alone, even without a ring or a charm.

Tiffancy charm enhancers
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/18kt-yg-t-co-charm-enhancer-necklace.182021/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/18kt-yg-t-co-charm-enhancer-necklace.182021/[/URL]

edit: fixed link

 

[JaneSmith]

I love that loop ring, but I immediately thought it too wide for wearing while playing. I am only a novice, but my teacher says she cannot stand wide or thick rings in while she plays. She wears her watch on her right wrist too. Necklaces have proven the most difficult thing for me, so I don't wear mine while I play, but I can manage with an eternity and three stone e-ring while I slowly play my scales and simple tunes. Maybe I won't like wearing mine when I get good enough to play something decent.
The first thing I thought of for you was a lovely three or five stone with a 2mm comfort fit shank.
So, based on that and the other comments, here are some picture of rings I googled.

 

[Laila619]

How about something very clean and classic, like the Tiffany Etoile, except less chunky: