More diamond talk

[rikki]

My husband has been trying to get me to get an "engagement" ring for years, but I really did not want one.  I rarely wore mine the first time I was married and it just isn't a high priority for me.  He brought it up again last night under the premise of a push present and I decided that I would get an eternity band (and a minivan (fingers crossed)- my preference over a ring) that I could wear with my wedding band.  Which one of these do you like or any other suggestions? 

This is my wedding band: 



These are the bands that I am considering: 

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[FishChicks]

They're all lovely, but I have two concerns. First the shared prongs would scuff up your wedding ring over time unless you also wear a spacer. That's assuming you want to wear them together on the same finger. Second, with the mixed metals of your (beautiful) ring, I don't feel like any of those eternity bands are a great match.

If you don't want another ring, don't feel pressured to get one.

[rikki]

Apr 23, 2015 16:08:04 GMT -5 FishChicks said:

They're all lovely, but I have two concerns. First the shared prongs would scuff up your wedding ring over time unless you also wear a spacer. That's assuming you want to wear them together on the same finger. Second, with the mixed metals of your (beautiful) ring, I don't feel like any of those eternity bands are a great match.

If you don't want another ring, don't feel pressured to get one.

I hadn't thought about the metals touching.  What is a spacer?  Maybe I could wear it on the other hand.  I do want the eternity band, just not a solitaire that he was pushing for.

[Deleted]

I like your wedding ring.

I agree with the PP that none of these look like they "go" with your wedding ring. I honestly don't know what would. MAYBE a solitaire. But I don't really see that as necessary either.

Would you be open to a right hand ring? I wonder if he wants to get you jewelry if that would appease him?

[alleinesein]

None of those would be a good combo with your wedding band. The prongs will scratch the hell out of the band. You can still get an eternity style ring that will work well with your current wedding band if you want to wear them together.

This Cartier one will go with your current band and it still has the elements of an eternity band

[FishChicks]

rikki A spacer is a thin, low profile band that sits between two rings. They're often stainless steel, and the entire purpose is to keep a ring with prongs or other abrasive texture to damage the ring next to them. You can find lots on etsy.

I think any of those would make a lovely RHR, but you might want to look for a shared prong ring that uses mixed metals. I've seen some beautiful ones but I'm on mobile right now and can't search.

[alleinesein]

Something bezel set might also work.

Tiffany Jazz ring

[rikki]

Apr 23, 2015 16:24:46 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

I don't think anything will really go together with your wedding band; it's really meant to be worn alone IMO. I think he should just let it go if you really don't want one, but out of the ones you posted I like #2 or #3 (worn on the other hand).

You already have studs, right? Would you wear a pendant? I'm trying to think of something you might be more interested in, but you've probably already thought of these.

I think you guys are right... the current ring is probably best as a stand alone.  I really do want the other ring now though, although maybe something with other stones mixed in would be pretty for a right hand ring.

I bought myself studs as a divorce present.  I don't wear necklaces.  Maybe I should just focus on the minivan for now.  

[cheezer]

I don't think they go together and would wear them on different hands as well. Plus to me, that's just too much on my finger and really thick with 3 interlocking rings plus a thick band.

[marina007]

I'd wear the diamond ring on your other hand - your wedding ring looks best on its own imo. One of my friends has the same wedding band as you, and she wears her engagement ring on the other hand.

[raangoli]

I'd get the emerald eternity band and wear it on your right hand. It's gorgeous!

[Marmee]

I like the middle one for a right hand ring. I got one semi similar for my 5th anniversary (plus a tennis braclet) & that is where I wear it.

[dexteroni]

I agree that none of those bands go with your current band; they're absolutely gorgeous, especially the emerald cut ring, but would be better as right hand rings.

If you want to try to make a ring work with your current ring, I think either a solitaire (but I'm thinking you don't want that, correct?) or a much simpler band that fits the scale of your current ring would be good candidates.

 

[hbomdiggity]

i think the platinum of your wedding ring is overstated by the two golds, making the platinum eternity bands look completely different.

what about a rose gold band:

[drloretta]

If he wants to get you a ring, de-link it from being an engagement ring and just get a nice right hand ring you like