Getting into the details of ring choices

Knottie28105715 · August 2015

Curious to see the different options for the engagement band. I've seen alot in the stores that have a very harsh, sharp edge... wondering what options there are (and the names they are called) for softer edge bands..

luckya23 · August 2015

Sometimes they are called comfort fit, I believe.

I recommend posting your question on Weddingbee, they have a much more active ring community.

Maggie0829 · August 2015

Harsh, sharp edges? Huh? Can you post a pic of what you think this looks like because all I am envisioning is a ring made of razor blades vs one made of a cotton ball.

luckya23 · August 2015

Maggie0829 said:

Harsh, sharp edges? Huh? Can you post a pic of what you think this looks like because all I am envisioning is a ring made of razor blades vs one made of a cotton ball.

I think she means squared off? This is my setting

And I think she wants something more rounded like the one in her avatar?

[Deleted User] · August 2015

Maggie, I could be wrong but I think by harsh, she means a very defined edge; as opposed to a softer or curved edge.

luckya23 · August 2015

Or maybe she means a prong setting, which would feel very scratchy at first, and I was adamantly against, but I ended up wishing I had gotten one because it would have matched my wedding band better

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Maggie0829 · August 2015

I mean wouldn't this be a question that you go to a jeweler for? I think they would be able to help better then anyone on the internet.

luckya23 · August 2015

Maggie0829 said:

I mean wouldn't this be a question that you go to a jeweler for? I think they would be able to help better then anyone on the internet.

I think jewelers only carry a handful of settings because they make most of their profit off the stones anyway.

I looked at hundreds of settings, and most of it was online. I had to have the jeweler order it (and a couple others) to see it in person before making the final decision.

Don't even get me started on how many wedding bands I looked at! At one point I think I had 7 in my house I was deciding between!

lyndausvi · August 2015

I do not like prongs, so I had my custom made with a very low profile setting. It's a split shank with a pear-shaped diamond. There are no hard points or "sharp" edges.

I look at a ton of pictures online to get an ideal of what I like.

Maggie0829 · August 2015

luckya23 said:

Maggie0829 said:

I mean wouldn't this be a question that you go to a jeweler for? I think they would be able to help better then anyone on the internet.

I think jewelers only carry a handful of settings because they make most of their profit off the stones anyway.
I looked at hundreds of settings, and most of it was online. I had to have the jeweler order it (and a couple others) to see it in person before making the final decision.
Don't even get me started on how many wedding bands I looked at! At one point I think I had 7 in my house I was deciding between!

Well yeah they may only have a handful of settings in the store, but they could still be very knowledgeable about what the OP wants. For me, if I wanted specific information about different types of rings and settings and what not then I would go to a professional. I mean the most we can give OP are pictures, which she can easily find herself via Google. So the bolded is why I said OP should go talk to a jeweler because like you know pictures just don't work.

AddieCake · August 2015

It seems like you would just consult the Google to see different types of rings. There's a huge thread with ring pics on the Just Engaged board, OP, if you want to see ring porn.

madamerwin · August 2015

You're just talking about wedding bands, not engagement rings, right? If so, look for a band that has Comfort Fit in the description - it will be slightly rounded on the inside, and domed on the outside.

Also, even when a band looks like it has sharp edges, they usually don't feel sharp on. Plus if it's 14K gold or higher (18k, 24k), even if the edge is a little sharp, it'll probably dull a little with wear.

Also, a lot of national jewelers have ship-to-store programs, so if you find something on their website that you like, but that they don't carry in-store, you could have it shipped to the store, look at it, and then decide if you want to buy it. But like PPs have said, you should go in to a jeweler and talk to them about what you want - they may also be able to special order something.

I will say though - not everyone who works at jewelry stores actually know what they are talking about, so while going in to a store is probably a good idea, take any advice from employees with a grain of salt. (I work in corporate for a national jeweler, and believe me - some people who work in the stores have no idea what they're talking about.)

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teddygirl9 · August 2015

I think what you're asking about is the shank - if its the prongs, as suggested earlier, feel free to correct me...

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/50f2ef5ae4b022c54497578e/t/51af313ae4b06a9242b39de5/1370435900053/Shankprofile2.png

If you are having a ring custom made, you can easily do any sort of top profile mixed with any sort of under profile, ex knife edge (classic tiffany look) w/ comfort fit.

If you are buying from a jewellery store, you will need to try on a few to see what fit you like best and what they have in stock/what they can ship to you.

www.e-weddingbands.com is super affordable and lots of selection.

luckya23 · August 2015

According to her post on WB, she means the engagement ring.

tfmrserwin said:

You're just talking about wedding bands, not engagement rings, right? If so, look for a band that has Comfort Fit in the description - it will be slightly rounded on the inside, and domed on the outside.

Also, even when a band looks like it has sharp edges, they usually don't feel sharp on. Plus if it's 14K gold or higher (18k, 24k), even if the edge is a little sharp, it'll probably dull a little with wear.

Also, a lot of national jewelers have ship-to-store programs, so if you find something on their website that you like, but that they don't carry in-store, you could have it shipped to the store, look at it, and then decide if you want to buy it. But like PPs have said, you should go in to a jeweler and talk to them about what you want - they may also be able to special order something.

I will say though - not everyone who works at jewelry stores actually know what they are talking about, so while going in to a store is probably a good idea, take any advice from employees with a grain of salt. (I work in corporate for a national jeweler, and believe me - some people who work in the stores have no idea what they're talking about.)

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TheCheeseWench · August 2015

Sharp edges can be an issue. I had to take mine in and have some of the grain detail taken off because it kept slicing me open if I bumped my ring on ANYTHING. I still have a scar.

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