I don't like my rings... what would you do? (PIP)

KBSK12

My wedding band came in today.. and it's not what I pictured. I'm really upset about it. With my e-ring shape, the band had to be curved. Even thought I love my e-ring, I am starting to regret not choosing one that would go with a traditional straight band. And I know there will be a lot of times where I will wear the band alone.  So I either go with it and hate it for the rest of my life, or re-set the diamond into a ring that would go with a straight band. Both options make me sick, because I love my e-ring and to have a different style seems wrong, but to have a ring set that I don't like isn't much better. What would you do?

kd.joseph

Personally I like it, but you are the one who has to wear it.

Did you have it custom made for your e-ring? Maybe you can talk to the jeweler and try on some styles that you "think" might be better to your liking?

csweaney

I think the style and weightiness of your wedding band doesn't quite go with the delicate features of your engagement ring. If I were you, I would go in to multiple jewelry stores and try on curved bands to see if you can find one that you like. 

You also may want to consider not having a wedding band---I know this is a gasp moment, but your engagement ring is so beautiful alone it might be a shame to add more to it. 

However, if you want a band, is there something that was meant to "come with" your engagement ring? Sometimes ring designers make sets. 

Tabbie11

I like it too... but maybe the jewler has a band that matches if the e-ring was part of a set?

sbradke

I'd probably not wear a band WITH the e-ring. I'd get a simple straight band to wear when I don't want to wear e-ring (mountain climbing, playing baseball, etc.)

KBSK12

This IS the band that was made for the ring, which is why I'm freaking out. Our jeweler is local, and he is really trying to work with me to find something I like. I considered the option of not wearing a band, or getting a straight one for occasions where I wouldn't wear my e-ring. I am just so torn.

kd.joseph

Like I said, this something you'll have to wear forever, so it has to make you happy.

Go see what else he can show you, then go from there. I love the look together, but I do see what you are saying if you just want a simple band alone.

MoxieMickie

Have you considered getting an inexpensive band to wear alone? If you wouldn't be wearing your e ring I'd assume you'd be worried about it getting damaged/lost. You could get a plain silver one or a fancier CZ one. Or, could you have a super flat band custom made?

cnf2013

I'd almost say go with a ring jacket. I love your e-ring, but the single curved band looks out of place (to me at least). I think a jacket would enhance that amazing center stone in your e-ring. Otherwise, my other suggestion would be to find a straight band you like and swap your e-ring to you right hand after you marry. That's my plan because of the size and shape of my e-ring. At first I was skeptical, but I've found some rings I really love that would look lovely on their own on my left. 

jenniferbrito

I think its beautuful. Have you thought of getting it sautered together and possiblely getting a second band for the top and getting that one sautered as well, it will make it look like one complete set.

HobokensFury

I had a curved band as well and it looked a little funny. I got a second one to make the look more symmetrical and I love it now.

Here is a pic

angelsong21

I couldn't find a band that I liked with my e-ring in our budget, so right now I don't have a wedding band.  It bothered me for awhile, but now it doesn't bother me at all.  I think you're e-ring by itself is stunning, but its also beautiful with the bands.  You have to like what you pick.  If you can't decide right now, you can always put  off that purchase for awhile.

Giaspo

Can the large stone in your e-ring be raised at all? My ring has a simiar slope to it, but the stone is set high. My band is completely straight and sits flush against the e-ring, but thats because it goes "under" the stone. I'll try to post a pic when I get on a computer.

loca4pook

My engagement ring looks almost identical to yours. I haven't bought my wedding band yet. We realize we are gonna have the same issue as you, as well..Keep me posted as I love to see what you end up doing.

I am looking at an enhancer that the E ring fits into actually

banesk

why not have a band on each side of the ring

KSwen719

I wear my rings separately - wedding ring on my left hand, engagement ring on my right hand.  I love my engagement ring (pic below) but considering the size and shape of it, I wasn't going to be able to wear it with the wedding band I wanted (pic also below) and I really wasn't willing to compromise on either of them.  It's the perfect arrangement for me.  My engagement ring is a bit flashy so when I'm traveling or working with my hands or something I wear my wedding band on its own.  Some people don't like the idea of wearing them separately, but I love it - plus my husband can now get me an anniversary band and I can wear it with my wedding band!  

KBSK12

Thank you all for your suggestions!! I went back to the jeweler on Friday, and I found an e-ring setting that is practically identical to mine, but with a "raised stone" that would allow a flat band to sit right up against it, and essentially go under the stone.

At first, I was a little upset about the sentimental value of not having "the ring" FI proposed with, but we are keeping the diamond, so there's the sentiment. Also, I chose my e-ring, so I don't feel as bad as I would if he picked it out. When we first went to look over a year ago, the new e-ring wasn't in the store, and I just know I would have chosen it in the beginning if it was. In the long run, we will actually save some money because I would have gotten a straight band to wear when I wasn't wearing my e-ring. My gut says go with it, so this is our decision! I will post pics of the two e-rings side by side when I get home, in case anyone is interested.