Weddingbee Blog

The first ring that truly “hit” me, was one of a set. It wasn’t so much that the ring was spectacular, nor the band, on their own - yet that they made a chic little pairing. Of course, these rings were found on website of the chicest of chic ring stores around: Tiffany & Co.

The Tiffany & Co. Etoile in White Gold.

With the Etoile collection, I got exactly what I wanted - simple and modern, with a twist. I mean, who doesn’t like polka dotted diamonds around a thick white gold band? The half-bezel setting in the wide solitaire band made me swoon as well. This set soon became the ideal for my dream engagement ring and band.

My engagement ring from Shane Co. in white gold.

Mr. Pomegranate didn’t stray too far - aside from the little blue box, my engagement ring is almost exactly what I first hoped for, and more! He decided not to go with the Tiffany & Co. solitaire for two reasons. One, the half-bezel band wouldn’t hold more than one carat (lucky girl, aren’t I?). Two, Tiffany & Co. jewelry is rather expensive to maintain - they charge you for a cleaning! This second fact has been disputed, but I’m not taking my chances. Mr. Pomegranate opted for Shane Co., which has a fantastic reputation for quality diamonds, gemstones, jewelry and customer service. So far, I’ve loved them!

Now, the Etoile wedding band looks so…ordinary to me. I’ve been on the hunt for a more extraordinary looking band - for if I could do it again, I’d design my own. Here are the wedding bands I’m toying with the idea of, most recently.

Custom fingerprint engraved wedding bands in white gold.
By commission only @ Andrew English
I always thought this Dior “Oui” ring would make a fabulous wedding band.
$675 @ eLuxury.com (No longer in stock.)

1/2 carat TW round diamond ring in white gold.
I love the “ball and chain” idea behind this - although, that’s only my interpretation as this is a right-hand ring.
$1,075 @ Shane Co.I’ve always loved these Jeanne Payer rings - especially the one that reads, “‘and you, a windrose, a compass, my direction, my description of the world.’ -Ian Burgham”
$260 @ Auto

Two different, more textural, takes on the polka dot diamond band in white gold.
Both price available upon request @ Eliza Page

This would be my dream ring on an unlimited budget - a rose cut diamond eternity band by Sharon Khazzam. $11,200 @ Barney’s New York

These three sterling bands are so deliciously unique - but their composition and texture would surely clash with my band. I wish I could find something like this in white gold!
$220, $250, and $290 @ Sundance Catalog

Honestly, I still don’t think I’ve found “the one” when it comes to the wedding band - but I’ll keep looking until I do! With less than 3 months away, I need a wedding band, stat!

If you could pick your dream wedding band - what would it be?