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”
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.
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.
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
I’m really glad that you pushed for a remake of the design. Will it be the same pretty color?
absolutely beautiful design!
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.
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
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 :-/
Highly anticipating the ring reveal! What a super cool experience to be so involved in the design of your ring!
I have a Moebus strip band, one that has a single twist in it, signifying eternity. It’s a “one-sided” band. It was handmand by an artist on etsy.
I absolutely love your design. And agree that the one you’ve picked of the two will be perfect.
I love the symbolism.
Mrs. Pomegranate, Sacramento
Age and Occupation: 27, Technical Specialist
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Software Engineer
Engagement Date: August 23, 2007
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: June 5, 2008
Venue: R.H. Phillips Winery
About Me: Hi, I'm Miss Pomegranate and I'm a shopaholic. I have a weak spot for the chic cheap - especially anything I can re-create on the DIY. Shoes are my vice, music is my passion in life and technology is the medium by which I live and work. When I'm not scoping out a sale, I'm spending my quality time training for a marathon, playing Wii with my fiance and snuggling with my Silver Labrador and Teacup Panther - and oh yeah, planning my wedding!
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!