Thoughts on Curved/Chevron Wedding Ring?

[Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 20:15
Last edited 11/04/2019 - 18:14 by 1 other user

Edited 2/04 : Since option 1 and 2 were so close ( and I secretly really liked option 1 best) , I've spoken to a jeweller who had a ring quite similar to my wife's. The only differences are that his ring has a white sapphire as the center stone instead of a diamond and the milgrain ( which is the little dots of gold around the center of the stone).

So here are the pictures that were taken :

The first one doesn't look as good as I thought it would look in real life. Which one do you prefer out of 2 and 3?

Thank you.

p.s: I'm planning to surprise the mrs with the ring when she comes back from her overseas trip.

It's all the rage atm from what I've been told. Would you prefer one to a straight wedding band? The ering is a low-profile bezel. The wearer doesn't want to part with the ering for sentimental reasons and it therefore cannot be modified. The options are :

Which one looks better?

Cheers,

JJB

p.s: Yes, there is a backstory but I'd rather not share.

Poll Options

  • 23
    Curved wedding
  • 28
    Chevron wedding ring
  • 6
    Straight wedding with gap
  • 10
    No wedding ring.
  • 3
    Other
Fashion & Apparel Wedding Ring

Comments

  • spackbace on 30/03/2019 - 20:47
    +1

    1+2 do look decent. I think maybe curved so there's no risk of the pointed chevron design stabbing her or catching on things? Though you could make it into a decent beer opener 😂

    • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 20:50

      But what if you could only pick one? 'My friend' is not buying 2 wedding rings for his missus.
      Btw, quite surprised that no ozbargainer have gone with option 4 so far 😲 Where is the ozbargain spirit?

      • spackbace on 30/03/2019 - 20:51
        +2

        'Friend' eh? 😉

        I voted for the curved

        • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 20:54

          Would it bother you that it doesn't look like a traditional wedding ring and that you're wearing something like this?

          • Seedy seed on 31/03/2019 - 12:03

            @[Deactivated]: Buy the curved, then get a second matching ring for your first year married with a matching curve so she has a full circle.

            Put a mooshy note about how you will love her to the end of the circle. Sex.

            • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 12:07

              @Seedy seed: Not everything is about sex …or is it?

              • Seedy seed on 31/03/2019 - 13:20

                @[Deactivated]: I recon you cant name one single thing that isnt.

                • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 13:42

                  @Seedy seed: Actually I can. Sex!

                  The mrs often came in contact with sexual deviants in her previous job and she used to say , "Everything in life is about sex, except sex. Sex is about power."

                  Edit: I'm not sure how that quote applies to our sex life 🤔

  • yoonibear on 30/03/2019 - 21:02
    +1

    Straight wedding ring with a gap. That way later on if they don't want to wear the ering, it'll just be a normal wedding ring. My wife does this - she has a solitaire knife edged ring and she wears it with a wedding band under.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 21:08

      She has worn that ring for well over 14 years now. The only time she was without it was when she had surgery and even then she was in tears when she had to take it off .

  • rompastompa on 30/03/2019 - 21:16

    p.s: Yes, there is a backstory but I rather not share.

    No share, no vote.

    Give us the goss, JJB!

    • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 21:17

      Asking for a 'mate' …😜

  • djones145 on 30/03/2019 - 21:24
    +1

    for your "friend" make sure when YOU buy the ring, the diamond is bigger than YoUR friends. that's all it matters lolz

    u have 1 carotid, mines 1.5

    wife happy, you happy
    I mean ur friend

    • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 21:31

      She already has the e-ring. It was originally a promise ring and it's under a carat (0.80?) but because of her slim fingers and the setting, she often gets asked if it's more than 1 carat.

      Her actual engagement ring was a 1.26 carat Tiffany that she lost and she used the insurance payout to buy a car.

      She's not like other women: she's special and that's why my 'mate' married her :)

  • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 21:37
    +1

    Another vote for a straight wedding band however a jeweller should be able to make one that is flatter so that it nests with the low set ering with less of a gap than that shown in the photo above.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 21:39
      +1

      Thanks! Didn't realise that was an option. The gap will be minimised but it will still be there , right?

      • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 22:43
        +1

        You're welcome!

        It will depend upon how low set is the ering - the jeweller will show you renderings so that you can see how the 2 rings will look like together and modify based on preferences.

  • HardlyCharly on 30/03/2019 - 22:08

    Chevron looks the best by far, unlike your average person I actually do have taste. Although they really should be able to decide for themselves as it's really a personal decision.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 22:58

      Which chevron do you live best : the one above with the deep 'v' or this one with a less pronounced 'v'.

      • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 23:45
        +1

        While I'm not certain about the chevron idea, the image in the file above, I like the image in the file above compared to the one in the original post. This second ring fits better with the existing ring and looks custom made.

        Of course, with all this discussion of chevrons I'm going to be thinking of Stargate SG1 all night.

  • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 22:26
    +1

    I voted for the curved wedding ring. The extra stones look beautiful, but the shape of the bands don't seem to fit well together.

    I had a very low cut engagement ring due to the fact that my job was a mixture of office work and manual work, where I couldn't wear a high cut ring. We had a jeweller custom make both wedding rings. My wedding ring was made with grooves which fitted in exactly with the curves of the engagement ring. The two rings fit together beautifully.

    I think the choice comes down to what the lady feels comfortable wearing every day and what the budget is.

  • Sheila Dealer on 30/03/2019 - 22:28

    What about 2 chevron wedding rings? One either side of the engagement ring.

  • sahh on 30/03/2019 - 23:21

    Will she be wearing the wedding band by itself often? If yes voting for the straight band

    • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2019 - 23:24

      Nope. Never or very unlikely.

      • mskeggs on 31/03/2019 - 11:40

        That is what my wife thought before a change of career to healthcare, where she cannot wear an engagement ring.
        Rings will hopefully still be worn in decades to come when the current fashions look as dated as a 1980s haircut.
        Choose something timeless.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 11:59

          The ring which she is currently wearing has a low profile and is perfectly rounded. It has never caught on anything or scratched the kids when they were babies. She also wears it under her nitrile gloves when she's in the lab and never had a problem with it. It's sleek , minimalist and practical and she loves it! Which makes it hard to find something just as sleek, minimalist and practical to go with it.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 12:11

          I had to google 1980's haircuts….oh my!

  • savage bargain on 31/03/2019 - 01:10
    +1

    I vote no wedding ring - I'm happy with my combined wedding/engagement ring; there's no rule they have to be separate rings and I didn't have to bother matching styles or anything. Plus, it just adds to the sentimental value of the ring.

  • gooddealmate on 31/03/2019 - 02:09
    +2

    I go for the Chevron design because it reminds me of Wonder Woman's Headband.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 08:11

      As a valid a reason as any ☺️

  • ozbjunkie on 31/03/2019 - 08:47

    I vote don't buy diamonds, and don't get married. I anticipate that will not be a popular position around here.

    Curved looks best of those 3 pics I reckon.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 09:01
      +2

      Already happily married for 13(14?) years. Missus lost her (expensive) wedding set and insurance came to the party. She chose to use that money to buy a 7-seater car which is pretty selfless. I reckon she deserves a wedding ring to go with what was originally her promise ring(pictured in the OP)

      Also, possibly, slightly bothered, that men hit on her all the time even when she has the 3 kids in tow.

      • enzioFirenze on 31/03/2019 - 09:16
        +1

        haha not for a 'friend' after all then hey JJB?

      • savage bargain on 31/03/2019 - 09:36
        +3

        I see why you're still happily married - she sounds like a keeper 🙂

        With that background, I'd personally still stick with 1 ring to rule them all, but I get why you want her to have a set again! So I'd go curved just because it looks part of the style rather than just an add-on.

      • ozbjunkie on 31/03/2019 - 09:46

        Ok well I guess you can be the exception. Well done on wife still getting hit on.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 09:52

          Well done on wife still getting hit on.

          I can't take any credit for it. Believe it or not, I actually try to stop it from happening… :)

  • John Kimble on 31/03/2019 - 09:30

    p.s: Yes, there is a backstory but I rather not share.

    Oh no! You're going to make us beg? That's a refreshing change coming from you; please tell us every miniscule detail, we are all dying to know. /s

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 09:57
      +1

      Sorry John Kimble . I tried. I really did! But they got it out of me piecemeal :(

      p.s: Out of curiosity , which option did you go with ?

  • Sensiekatie on 31/03/2019 - 10:35
    +1

    Definitely not option 3. It does not work (former owner of jewellery store and a former 2nd place winner in a sales promotion for selling diamond rings.) it really looks bad.

    Either of the others work, so it is really a personal preference.

    For me personally, the curved looks like it needs one on both sides. 1 could be an eternity ring - given you have been married a while. It looks odd with just 1.

    If it’s out of your price range, then go Chevron.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 10:37

      Thanks! Which chevron do you like best? The one above or this one ?

      Edit: The bridal set that she lost was a halo and she felt self-conscious wearing it. If I went with 2 curved rings, wouldn't the set look almost like a halo? She likes simple and practical.

  • mezzmorized on 31/03/2019 - 11:00
    +1

    This is my engagement and wedding ring. Excuse the funky fingers I am no hand model. I love it and get compliments on it all the time.
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/66226/68029/20190331_1…

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 11:04

      Bezels galore! :) This has to be the most practical bridal set I have ever seen. I bet you never have to take them off or worry about one of your diamonds falling out. Did you design them yourself?

      • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 16:41
        +1

        Okay, this is really similar to the design I wrote about above. The two rings are shaped to nest next to each other. Mine also has a few diamonds in the wedding ring but not as large as the ones in the image. Mine looks lower cut but it's hard to tell with the image. I also wear the wedding ring closer to my hand but I'm guessing there are other traditions.

  • loulou1 on 31/03/2019 - 11:17

    When does your ahem friend's wife get an eternity ring? Tradition is one year of marriage or first child isn't it?

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 11:27

      Whenever she wants one, she has my credit card :) She also works and earns a more than decent salary. She's into minimalist jewelry.For someone who is so pretty and exotic-looking, she's surprisingly down-to-earth and practical.

      • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 12:27
        +1

        You: "When does your ahem friend's wife get an eternity ring?"

        Me: "Whenever she wants one, she has my credit card :) "

        Oops! Shouldn't have said that. Don't tell my wife! ;)

  • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 11:51
    +1

    Wedding band options for bezel solitaire ering

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 12:13

      Thanks :)

  • Bystander on 31/03/2019 - 20:14

    I've sworn to never buy another diamond ever again.
    CZ all the way, or something similar.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5kWu1ifBGU

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2019 - 20:23

      2 out of the 3 options are plain gold rings.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2019 - 19:30

    I've added pics taken today. My fave, the curved one, looks odd in real life :(

  • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2019 - 21:03
    +1

    My personal feelings only on the three new options.

    If I had to choose between options 2 and 3 I would choose Option 2. By having a simple elegant wedding ring surrounding the engagement ring, it shows off the beauty of the engagement ring and doesn't detract from it.

    I still prefer the look of Option 1 but I would have the stones embedded into the wedding ring rather than sitting on top of it as this brings out the beauty of the original ring.

    These are only my personal opinions of the designs. Keep in mind though, that I only wear rings because I am married and proud of it. Rings and most jewellery are not things that I wear often as I keep things as simple as possible and don't care about fashion or being pretty.

    Hopefully others will share their reactions to the new options so you can have some balanced feedback.

    • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2019 - 21:09

      Thank you :) I'm so indecisive and none of those options blows me away. Maybe I should wait for Ness to come back from her trip and pick her own wedding ring, assuming she actually wants one?🤔

      Edit: If I had to pick one,I reckon Ness would like option 3 best but without the diamonds or perhaps embedded like you suggested. She's very much like you : she's way too practical for her own good :)

      Edit 2: This is what option 2 looks like on its own
      This is what option 3 looks like on its own Option 3 has a gentler curve and it can be made without the pave diamonds.

      • [Deactivated] on 03/04/2019 - 14:44
        +2

        Thanks for sharing the images. I really liked it when my fiance, now husband, suggested tiny diamonds in our wedding rings. I appreciated he went to the trouble of getting them custom made but that he didn't go over the top with decorations. I also appreciated the fact that he consulted me about what he was buying.

        There's a lot of trust issues involved here. Perhaps it would be better to make a joint decision on such a meaningful purchase.

        I see what you mean about the gentler curve on option 3. It does look better than option 2 in this respect, but just my opinion.

      • [Deactivated] on 03/04/2019 - 18:31
        +2

        As per pointscrazy's latest.
        Also, given that Island Girl rather familiar with your activities on OzBargain, strikes as very unlikely that she wouldn't still be keeping up with those, even if she said she wasn't.

        Either she is sure that you are going to choose the right one - the one she'd like most, not wanting to spoil your surprise, or right now hoping that you will wait and ask her just which one she prefers.

        Being as you are already away from traditional gold band, with (or maybe without) diamonds, the third one in that new group looks nice and would be rejected by few women, 'practical' or otherwise..!

        :)

        • [Deactivated] on 03/04/2019 - 18:43
          +2

          I do like option 3 too. Thanks!

  • [Deactivated] on 03/04/2019 - 18:40
    +1

    Ask your wife which one she wants. Asking Ozbargain which one she will want might not turn out to be the actual one she will like.

    YOu can still keep it a secret by surprising her with a giftcard that lets her select between a curved or straight one or some other one for that matter…

  • [Deactivated] on 03/04/2019 - 18:50
    +1

    The good thing is that the rings in my edit would fit her engagement ring perfectly without having to be custom-made. I can just take her there and she can try them on and we can buy the one that she likes best :)

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