With What Ring? Part II

With What Ring? Part II

September 4th, 2008 @ 5:45 pm by Mrs. Pomegranate

I was so inspired by the choices I had compiled in my last post on wedding bands, I decided to look into getting one of them made to see if it was within our budget. The ring I was interested in was almost perfect - but it was cast in sterling silver and a smidge too wide for my finger. Basically, I wanted a narrower, smoother, more clean-cut version of the below:

Double Band Empty Spaces Ring
$220 @ Sundance Catalog

I loved that the two sides didn’t quite meet in the middle - but that if you took the long route along the path of the band, it was still met back at the beginning. To me, this symbolizes that while a circle is still a great symbol for marriage, it is still hard work. It’s a great reminder to keep on my path of solid marriage when things get tough - and to not take the easy route out.

After a co-worker raved over a local jeweler, I headed in to their shop with Mr. Pomegranate to get a quote and order his simple titanium band. No matter how much I tried to convince him, he was not interested in a “frou-frou” design and wanted something simple and manly. After checking out the shop and reviewing the Men’s Wedding Band book, we sat down to discuss the design of my wedding band.

Just some of the many custom rings Daniel and his wife have designed.

I had to sneak a photo of this cool plaque that describes the different types of pearls and their colors.

Our jeweler Daniel helped us figure out how to make the design more “me” and set an appointment where we could return to take a peek at the wax sample. I have to admit, the first wax sample was far from what I was interested in, but the second sample he created was almost perfect!

The first wax is in green on the right and the final wax is in red on the left.

A look at how my ring matches up with the wedding band wax - almost perfect.

A shot of the side - they don’t match perfectly, but I can always have my e-ring re-set.

I’m so excited to see the final product! In a couple more weeks, Daniel will have the white gold version ready for me to try on. As it will be finished a mere four days before our wedding, I’m quite anxious.

Did you have your wedding bands custom designed?

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13 Responses to “With What Ring? Part II”

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JanieLeigh (message) 308 posts, Helper bee

I’m far from getting my wedding band (tear), but it’s going to have to be custom. We went to a small, local jeweler who makes custom, only-made-once pieces. it’s got a really antique feel and no band is going to line up with it - BUT, that was part of its appeal to me! I want to design my own ring… so exciting!

PS: I love your ring. It’s beautiful, and I love that it’s so different!

9/4/08 @ 6:53 pm (reply)

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Miss Hot Cocoa (message) 1,715 posts, Bumble bee

I can’t wait to see the final. The design is awesome.

9/4/08 @ 6:58 pm (reply)

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MrsFroggy (message) 195 posts, Blushing bee

Beautiful design. And I love the meaning it has, it’s a continuity but not an easy straight path.
Mine is custom designed too. They have a similar band in the store, but each ring itself is unique and there is never twice the same ring. I love that meaning, it will be made of green gold too, which is a 4th color of gold I wasn’t familiar with. It’s also recycled gold and the ring itself will have hand engraving on the surface.

9/4/08 @ 7:51 pm (reply)

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budgetbeautiful (message) 1,188 posts, Bumble bee

I fell in love with my ring as soon as I tried it on this past weekend, and it is a bridal set so I’m good to go. Part of me really wanted to have something made, but I just don’t think it’s in the budget.

9/4/08 @ 7:57 pm (reply)

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danathebride (message) 173 posts, Blushing bee

My fiance custom designed my e-ring and I love it so much! Unfortunately, I don’t think we can afford a custom wedding band to go with it.

I’m curious - how did your pricing for the custom ring compare to the original design you found?

PS - you can see my e-ring here if you’re interested! http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2008/07/wrapped-around-your-finger.html

9/4/08 @ 8:20 pm (reply)

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Miss Avocado (message) 1,407 posts, Bumble bee

I’m really glad that you pushed for a remake of the design. Will it be the same pretty color?

9/4/08 @ 8:22 pm (reply)

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cindie_rella

absolutely beautiful design!

9/4/08 @ 8:27 pm (reply)

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tberry (message) 487 posts, Helper bee

I am looking onto that very thing now. I really want to be able to wear my e-ring and wedding band together and my band individually as well. Since the setting of my stone juts out from the band it won’t fit flush with conventional bands and the ones with the curve so that it will look like they are missing something when worn alone a more unique band is the thing for me. With no luck in the stores we are looking at custome design.

9/5/08 @ 8:24 am (reply)

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Miss Pineapple (message) 676 posts, Busy bee

how cool! my band was also custom, but I didnt have much say in the design because it is a shadow of my engagement ring

9/5/08 @ 8:29 am (reply)

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Shasha

I freakin LOVE it! *ga-ga* I dig the curves and the meaning is so on point.

I have to get a custom design because my e-ring setting refuses to compete w/ anything. I met w/ FMIL’s jewler on Bowery in NYC and he mailed 2 samples to my home in FL a few days later. They are exactly the way I envisioned buuuuut…..

NEITHER one of them looks remotely good with my e-ring

Back to square one I go. Eight weeks to go and I have no idea what to do.

Any ideas would be most appreciated because I’m really starting to panic :-/

9/5/08 @ 10:41 pm (reply)

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Shasha

@tberry: wow! We have exactly the same problem. If you have any concepts PM me pleeease. I’m ready to cave in and get two 2mm bands for each side. Lame. I know!

9/5/08 @ 10:50 pm (reply)

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