Wedding Blog
When Mr. Cherry Pie proposed, I was so impressed that he’d custom-designed my beautiful engagement ring all by himself. I never figured him for the type to create jewelry!
One of our big wedding projects has been figuring out what to do about a wedding band with the unique shape of my e-ring. The design of my band, rather than being a solo project, is something we’ve undertaken together.
We brainstormed a design that we liked, based on some sketches provided to us by Greenlake Jewelry… a small shadow band to be cast in platinum with two bezel-set diamonds. It’s meant to pair with the engagement ring to create a complete set, rather than being worn individually.
We gave them the go-ahead to create a wax model for us. This is what it looked like in wax:
Greenlake makes the wax models with a really spiffy machine. First, they create a 3D model of the ring’s design and input it into the machine. Then, the machine meticulously carves the design from a block of wax using jets of hot water. It’s INSANE what this thing can do. Here’s a video of it in action:
Needles to say, it worked well, so we gave them the go-ahead to finish the band and appraise it (so we can get a new rider for our renter’s insurance!). Less than a week later, it was back, together with a series of gorgeous professional photos.
First, we have my wedding band by itself. Notice that it wouldn’t work well as a solo ring- the up-sweeping “prongs” could be pretty vicious!
Next, here are the rings as they fit together, perfectly, to form a whole and complementary design:
What do you think? Does it work well?
Is anyone else out there trying to design a wedding band that complements a unique engagement ring?
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That is breathtaking… very, very nicely done.
very pretty Cherry Pie! We had the very same issue with my engagement ring and had to have a custom shadow band made.
The design of the wedding band and the look of the set are both gorgeous!
I am drooling over both rings….sooooo gorgeous!
CP, this looks unbelievable! They go together absolutely perfectly.
so beautiful and unique 
Wow, they compliment each other so well! Just stunning!
This is SO COOL. I can’t think of any other way to say it!
So beautiful! Love it! Btw…. i am sure you have already gone, but check out snippet and ink’s board today… it is Montana specific!!
So lovely! I am having my grandmother’s sapphire-and-diamond anniversary band reset as my wedding ring to go with my sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring.
That looks great and is so helpful for me to see! I have a complicated e-ring to match as well (also custom through GLJW, who I love). I can’t wait to see what they’ll help me come up with to match mine.
That’s really cool, and beautiful too! I’m putting off thinking about our wedding bands because the price of platinum is through the roof(!!!) but we need to get on it soon!
That’s something straight out of the Museum of Modern Art. It’s exquisite! Mr. Cherry Pie obviously has great taste! =)
it’s perfect.
please pardon my drool! =)
@Miss Sweet Tea: Miss ST, have you considered Palladium? Half the price and just as nice…
OMG THAT IS SOOOOOO AWESOME!!
Aww - and Jenny Louwheeze has a good idea for Miss ST. The only thing is that since its relativley “new” on the jewelry scene, and requires its own set of distinct tools for working with it, you can find youself somewhat limited in people that work with it, but if you can find someone whos work you like who works with it - its a great option.
The look beautiful and perfect together. I love how unique it is!
When you first showed us your ring I was at a loss for how a band could be designed for it….
The results are stunning! Very beautiful! Can’t wait to see them together on your hand!!
This is one of the loveliest sets I’ve ever seen…exquisite!
REALLY REALLY love.
I picked out a unique engagement ring for myself, but didn’t consider the “wedding band” problem at the time. The ring has an interesting cut on the side that is scalloped so I also had to have a wax mold made for the band.
I really like the way yours came out though. It looks like a piece of art. I’m super impressed by the design of the band to complement it.
That’s absolutely beautiful! They go together perfectly. We’re planning on getting a Mark Silverstein ring from his gossamer collection, and a matching ring like that would be gorgeous.
So incredible and meaningful. We’re forgoing a wedding band - the ering has a delicate double-band design that would be hard to work around and part of what i love about it is the unique shape and simplicity. However, it would be so much fun to work with someone on a design if the end product were even half as fabulous as yours!
I think it’s sooooo awesome! I would have never been able to conceptualize what you came up with - it’s awesome!
It is really really good. Here is a tip if they didn’t tell you - get them fused together after the wedding. They are meant to go together, don’t let any of your skin get pinched between.
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Miss Cherry Pie, Seattle/Polebridge, Montana
Age and Occupation: 25, Marketing Communications Specialist
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Nurse Practitioner
Engagement Date: August 26, 2006
Wedding Date: September 2008
Blogging Since: April 1, 2008
Venue: A tiny town just outside of Glacier National Park
About Me: I think of life as a journey and I love the places it's taking me! I went to school to study Magazine Journalism, ended up with a second major in Japanese language, and now work at a company that makes software for libraries. I love writing, computers, photography, and the great outdoors. I spend most of my time playing Guitar Hero and Rock Band or geeking out online with Mr. Cherry Pie. I'm happiest when I'm on the road, especially traveling abroad, or just nesting quietly at home with my sweetie, who is a fabulous cook and bakes a delicious rendition of a certain cherry-filled dessert!
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