My engagement ring has a matching wedding band (see below):
But recently I have been thinking I want an eternity band like this:
I emailed bluenile (where FH got my ring) and they said both bands would work, but that the one that is a match would sit more flush. I guess the prongs all around the eternity band wouldn't sit flush with the bottom of my e-ring as there aren't prongs all around on that. FH wants me to get what I really want (ie the eternity band) because he said he doesn't want me to want a new ring a year from the wedding. However I am concerned that the eternity band won't sit right. Does anyone have a set like this that they could give me a recommendation?
JennyAPH
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I don't have a set like this.. I wish I did. I love that style. Can you maybe go to a store and see if they have one that is very similiar to the one on Blue nile to try it on? I think it would look great though. Only the bottom part would not sit completely flush IMO but you can barely notice that and I still dont think it would look bad! Look at all the girls that have solitare settings but get eternity bands with it.. they look awesome! I think thats how it would look.
I love the eternity band but heres my comment....you cannot ever size that ring once its made so my advice would be to have it a little big and add the sizer balls to the inside...that way if you gain weight with pregnancy or age or whatever..you can still wear your ring by removing the balls... If you dont do that...you can never adjust the size of you ring. My rings are pave all around except for half an inch where I left it just the gold..this way sizing wont be a problem...however..my best friend has an eternity band and went with balls...LOL
Celeste617
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Not sure about the flush aspect, but I was advised to stay away from the eternity bands since the bottom stones have a tendency to come loose from being banged around. HTH
Brat23
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This is my exact E-ring and wedding band. Mine is the eternity that is what I ended up going with just because I like it better and if I am not wearing my E-ring then I will still love it.
They tried to talk me into everything under the sun. This looks good this is right not thatblah blah blah
Go with what you want what you love!
Dr Meg
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Posted by gporka23
I don't have a set like this.. I wish I did. I love that style. Can you maybe go to a store and see if they have one that is very similiar to the one on Blue nile to try it on? I think it would look great though. Only the bottom part would not sit completely flush IMO but you can barely notice that and I still dont think it would look bad! Look at all the girls that have solitare settings but get eternity bands with it.. they look awesome! I think thats how it would look.
ok done rambling.
It's not the look of the eternity band with my ring that worries me, it is that because they don't sit flush the fit may get uncomfortable or annoying. Your recommendation to try one on in a jewelry store is good. We have to go to one to get FH's finger sized anyway. I just always feel bad trying things on when I know I won't buy them.
Dr Meg
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Posted by Brat23
This is my exact E-ring and wedding band. Mine is the eternity that is what I ended up going with just because I like it better and if I am not wearing my E-ring then I will still love it.
They tried to talk me into everything under the sun. This looks good this is right not thatblah blah blah
Go with what you want what you love!
Does your e-ring have the diamonds all the way around, or is it the same exact one as mine?
JennyAPH
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Posted by gporka23
I don't have a set like this.. I wish I did. I love that style. Can you maybe go to a store and see if they have one that is very similiar to the one on Blue nile to try it on? I think it would look great though. Only the bottom part would not sit completely flush IMO but you can barely notice that and I still dont think it would look bad! Look at all the girls that have solitare settings but get eternity bands with it.. they look awesome! I think thats how it would look.
ok done rambling.
It's not the look of the eternity band with my ring that worries me, it is that because they don't sit flush the fit may get uncomfortable or annoying. Your recommendation to try one on in a jewelry store is good. We have to go to one to get FH's finger sized anyway. I just always feel bad trying things on when I know I won't buy them.
Dont feel bad.. just say you will think about it and come back! I did that about 100 times already
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I love both, but in my opinion, I would get the one that matches because with the eternaty band.. the diamonds all around could come off when you accidentaly bang your ring on the table, cooking.. etc. They are pretty big, so they cost a lot to replace.. JMO
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I love both, but in my opinion, I would get the one that matches because with the eternaty band.. the diamonds all around could come off when you accidentaly bang your ring on the table, cooking.. etc. They are pretty big, so they cost a lot to replace.. JMO
It's true my friend has an eternity band which she only wears on special occasions like weddings and parties and every time she brings it to the jeweler to have it checks stones are loose. So I would be worried with wearing an eternity band everyday. Don't get me wrong I think it's absolutely beautiful but you might wind up loosing stones.
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Go for the eternity band i originally didn't think we should spend the money and FMIL said u absolutely have to get what you want bc once you are married the money will always need to go to something else and jewelry will not be a priority
Brat23
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Posted by Brat23
This is my exact E-ring and wedding band. Mine is the eternity that is what I ended up going with just because I like it better and if I am not wearing my E-ring then I will still love it.
They tried to talk me into everything under the sun. This looks good this is right not thatblah blah blah
Go with what you want what you love!
Does your e-ring have the diamonds all the way around, or is it the same exact one as mine?
no mine does not go all the way around almost all the way i would say a good 3 quarters of the way!