Wedding stuff is going great except for the rings. I got myself a plain classic band, nothing fancy, and my fiancée took one look and said that’s not for her. Even the ones that mix two or three gold tones are a no. She wants something designer with stones in it. Where’s the best place to look for rings like that?
Strong opinions about a ring are a good sign, since it’s the one piece of jewelry that stays on her hand for the rest of her life. Better she speaks up now than quietly puts up with it for twenty years. For modern settings with small accent stones, Brilliant Earth has a big catalog and the designs look more fashion than traditional. And if she leans toward delicate, artsy pieces, Catbird makes designer rings that don’t look like anything at the mall.
Sparkle behaves differently outside the store, a stone that looked incredible under showroom lights can go flat on a cloudy afternoon. Lots of small stones along a band hold up better, because there’s always one catching light somewhere, and that’s probably what she’s picturing. You can, for example, take a look at original exclusive rings here: https://pierrejewellery.com/katalog/rings/diamond-rings . A half set band keeps the stones on the top and leaves the underside smooth, so it’s comfortable for everyday wear. A full circle of stones looks fancier but can’t be resized easily.
