Wedding bands - how soon before the wedding?

[dbgaap]

Our wedding is still a whole year away.
I haven''t even thought much about the wedding band....
Until yesterday, that is.

I was killing time in a little shopping center and wandered into a jewelry store that sells mostly heirloom jewelry.
The saleslady asked, "Is there anything special you are looking for?"
I said, "I am looking for inspiration"

She pulled out a channel-set half eternity band with alternating round and baguette daomonds.
It looked absolutely stunning with my engagement ring.

So, she''s holding it for a couple days while I think it over.
Today I popped into another jewelry store and I asked the very nice gentleman if he could suggest a band that would look pretty with my e-ring.
He put a bunch of rings next to it, but eventually settled on a ring that is exactly like the one I have on hold in another store.

It''s the price on ring #1 that is pushing me to act fast.
It''s being sold on consignment but it is brand new & never been worn. The price is basically HALF of what the ring is going to cost anywhere else.

What would you do? Opinions, please!!

 

[Hest88]

If you know you're going to love it forever, and you've done your research and know definitely that it's a bargain and of good quality, AND you're not the type of person that is liable to change her mind a zillion times, then I'd say go for it.

 

[moremoremore]

got mine at least one year before. it was TORTURE though....not being able to wear it...

 

[Shay37]

Buy it. If you don't, you will kick yourself over and over once someone else does. I don't think a year early is too early if it's exactly what you want and the price is good. Go for it.

Shay