Well, I thought I was out of the woods after buying a ring and hearing she liked it. Now I need a band. The engagement ring I bought has a matching band, and she likes it, so I bought that for her today.
Here is what Abazias (the vendor) sent me of the 2 rings together:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3322562/Wedding/ring.png
Her engagement ring is similar, but has a larger radiant cut diamond.
The problem is what to buy for me. I am used to the idea of husband and wife wearing matching rings, but I am not wearing that band. So I either get a man's ring with diamonds (which I think are all ugly, too expensive, and don't match) or a plain gold band, or a design somewhat similar to her ring. At first I was thinking I'd do a standard round, but I think the flat rings match hers better. I am not sure if I want a 3mm ring (same width as her band) a 6mm ring (same width as her band + her engagement ring) or different width. I've looked at beveled/groved rings thinking they might match the channel in her ring, but to me they remind of 2 rings, and I don't want to look like I was wearing an engagement ring too. I like the idea of a larger ring (more bling to match hers, more masculine than a 3mm ring) but I have small hands for a man my size (6' tall, probably a size 8 ring). The whole concept of it matching hers is only important to me - I don't think she cares what ring I get. Also, it is very important to me that I wear the same ring from my wedding day until I die (no trade ups, exchanges for something different later).
Also, I really liked Abazias for diamonds, and feel I got a fair price on her band, but I think they are expensive for plain gold rings. I am tempted to buy my ring from http://www.iweddingband.com.. Do you think I am getting a better ring (either more metal or better workmanship) at Abazias, or do you think the difference is pure profit?
Here is what Abazias (the vendor) sent me of the 2 rings together:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3322562/Wedding/ring.png
Her engagement ring is similar, but has a larger radiant cut diamond.
The problem is what to buy for me. I am used to the idea of husband and wife wearing matching rings, but I am not wearing that band. So I either get a man's ring with diamonds (which I think are all ugly, too expensive, and don't match) or a plain gold band, or a design somewhat similar to her ring. At first I was thinking I'd do a standard round, but I think the flat rings match hers better. I am not sure if I want a 3mm ring (same width as her band) a 6mm ring (same width as her band + her engagement ring) or different width. I've looked at beveled/groved rings thinking they might match the channel in her ring, but to me they remind of 2 rings, and I don't want to look like I was wearing an engagement ring too. I like the idea of a larger ring (more bling to match hers, more masculine than a 3mm ring) but I have small hands for a man my size (6' tall, probably a size 8 ring). The whole concept of it matching hers is only important to me - I don't think she cares what ring I get. Also, it is very important to me that I wear the same ring from my wedding day until I die (no trade ups, exchanges for something different later).
Also, I really liked Abazias for diamonds, and feel I got a fair price on her band, but I think they are expensive for plain gold rings. I am tempted to buy my ring from http://www.iweddingband.com.. Do you think I am getting a better ring (either more metal or better workmanship) at Abazias, or do you think the difference is pure profit?
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