Wedding rings w/ solitaires

AlisonMarie728

I have a gorgeous 1/2 Ct. diamond solitaire ring, but I'm a little confused as to what kind of wedding ring I want/should get. Part of me thought I would want a diamond band to wear with it (like what Rachael Ray used to wear), but after trying a few on I am not much of a fan of that look. I also don't want the focus to be taken away from my main diamond ... because it's really pretty :-)

For those who have solitaire rings ... are you planning to get a plain band, or have a diamond one?

NAClark

I've also strugged with this - I have the same type of engagement ring (1/2 ct solitaire) which is very delicate looking. I didn't like the channel set rings - my fiance pinpointed the reason well "they look like visors!" They actually are lovely rings but somehow I didn't like the look of a continuous line of diamonds. I also wasn't a fan of the pave set bands, which are quite intricate looking. And finally, a plain band was a little too plain. Basically I wanted something in between. So I ended up having a ring made - which is a thin band with 11 flush set diamonds, looks similar to this (except in white gold):


Something to consider! happy hunting!

And as a final thought, since I really do like the look of my e-ring by itself, I'm considering moving it to my right hand after the wedding and continuing to wear it alone. I'll play around with it and see what I end up liking!

Sue-n-Kevin

I have a pear shaped solitaire with side diamonds. I got a wedding band that has a little "V" on it, with diamonds in the front only. It looks nice with the diamond solitaire (not really a solitaire I guess).

I'd think a plain gold band in white or yellow gold would look fine under a solitaire. They sell them at any retail store, whether high end or low end.

Good luck.

jagore08

Have you gone to a jewelry store and tried on bands?  I would try on some and get a feel for it.

MNVegas

Agree, go try on bands. I was going to get a diamond band, then changed my mind to a plain band, then switched back to diamonds when I tried on this band

aerinpegadrak

I tried on several bands and couldn't find any I liked.  I ended up getting one custom made with diamonds sort of recessed into a twisty design.  So there's just a bit of bling, but not too much.  I'm really happy with it.

mbcdefg

You could try something with a pattern ... here's mine (I have the matching e-ring, but it would add some visual interest if your e-ring's band is plain): http://danforthdiamond.com/women's-wedding-rings/3413/14K-White-Gold-2.2-mm-Engraved-Woman%27s-Wedding-Band/details.htm

NBVitamine

I agree with Noodle-O. That's what I got too but in white gold.
I have a solitaire princess cut. As soon as I put that half eternity band on, I fell in love with the glitter. It does not take the focus away from my solitaire, it brings attention to it ;-)
Have fun shopping for your bands! it can be quite romantic :-)

Tisha.

Here's my engagement ring:



And my wedding band will look SOMETHING like this:



Keith and I were both born in February, so I want Amethysts for my wedding band.