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peppermintpatty · Oct 21st, 2007, 12:02 PM

I have a beautiful Tacori engagement/wedding ring. The only problem is, I only wear it "out". It is not something I wear around the house. I am really wanting a platinum band ( with or without diamonds) to wear the rest of the time. I miss it when I don't have a ring on!!! Does anyone have any great ideas? I don't want an eternity band, and I don't want any thing too big or to small. I am going for comfort. Probably a 3mm or so size. My rings are solder together because I am hard on my jewelry, or I could just wear my wedding band. It is so pretty, but not an option obviously. Thanks for your ideas!!!!!

mommylovesbags · Oct 21st, 2007, 03:09 PM

Have you checked bluenile.com?? I had Whiteflash make me an 11 stone band -- it's 3 mm because it has 10 point diamonds on it -- which are 3 mm in diameter -- they are set with shared prongs. I LOVE it. DH gave it to me for our 11th wedding anniversary since 11 is my lucky number. Anyway -- I know you said you don't want eternity -- but if you like shared prong settings -- Whiteflash.com is GREAT -- they only use ideal cuts in their work. Also -- signedpieces.com -- go into their Facets section. They have some great diamond bands which can be made in either platinum or gold. If you ever frequent pricescope.com -- you'll see the majority of posters there either have a band made from Whiteflash or Facets. Have fun!!!

isus · Oct 21st, 2007, 04:51 PM

peppermint, I have a 4.5 mm Tiffany Lucida band that's very comfortable, simple and, I feel, beautiful.

everything posh · Oct 21st, 2007, 10:04 PM

I have the Tiffany's platinum Etoile band and it's so comfy and looks great!

peppermintpatty · Oct 22nd, 2007, 01:28 AM

I am looking at both the Lucida and Etoile bands from Tiffanys. It is sooo hard when you don't live anywhere near a Tiffanys. I may have to make a trip up to Minneapolis. I like the looks of both of these rings. Anyone else?
Thanks to everyone for helping, I'd love even more ideas. Right now Tiffany is the front runner!

rileygirl · Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by everything posh

I have the Tiffany's platinum Etoile band and it's so comfy and looks great!

This is my vote too. I love this band, it is classic, beautiful, and a stunner!

kbell · Oct 22nd, 2007, 10:16 AM

If you're just wanting a plain platinum band I wouldn't buy it @ Tiff. Way overpriced - platinum bands will be pricey anyway. I went to several jewelers in my jewlery district & finally had to have mine ordered to custom specs but was only 400.00. It's a very substantial heavyweight plain platinum band - 2.5mm by 2.5mm thick (sits 2.5mm off the finger all the way around) to match the thickness of my heavy engagement ring setting. My wedding band & eng ring have diamonds in the settings but sometimes together they irritate my finger so I swap out to the plain one which is comfort fit. The next closest quote was over $100 more for the same exact thing. Shopping around is worth it.

peppermintpatty · Oct 22nd, 2007, 10:59 AM

I have actually found that Tiffanys Lucida is LESS that my local jeweler as well as the jeweler I have used alot in a neighboring state. Both jewelers plain platinum bands were more!!!!! I really think I need to make a little trip and try on the Etoile. I wish I new how many mm wide it is.

kbell · Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by peppermintpatty

I have actually found that Tiffanys Lucida is LESS that my local jeweler as well as the jeweler I have used alot in a neighboring state. Both jewelers plain platinum bands were more!!!!! I really think I need to make a little trip and try on the Etoile. I wish I new how many mm wide it is.

Maybe if you ask one of the people selling them on ebay they could provide you the exact measurements:)

peppermintpatty · Oct 22nd, 2007, 12:05 PM

Thanks KBell! I just emailed Tiffanys for measurements.

boku · Oct 24th, 2007, 01:45 PM

My husband and I just bought new wedding bands from Damiani. It's vrey simple and comfotable.

peppermintpatty · Oct 29th, 2007, 07:04 PM

Thanks for all of the help!!!!! I just got my band from Tiffanys. It is an Elsa Peretti platinum band with just one little diamond. Perfect for everyday wear. I will post pictures if my husband ever gets home with the camera!!!!!!

Oct 21st, 2007, 12:02 PM	#1
peppermintpatty OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 690	Help! I need a platinum band! I have a beautiful Tacori engagement/wedding ring. The only problem is, I only wear it "out". It is not something I wear around the house. I am really wanting a platinum band ( with or without diamonds) to wear the rest of the time. I miss it when I don't have a ring on!!! Does anyone have any great ideas? I don't want an eternity band, and I don't want any thing too big or to small. I am going for comfort. Probably a 3mm or so size. My rings are solder together because I am hard on my jewelry, or I could just wear my wedding band. It is so pretty, but not an option obviously. Thanks for your ideas!!!!!
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Oct 21st, 2007, 03:09 PM	#2
mommylovesbags Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 992	Re: Help! I need a platinum band! Have you checked bluenile.com?? I had Whiteflash make me an 11 stone band -- it's 3 mm because it has 10 point diamonds on it -- which are 3 mm in diameter -- they are set with shared prongs. I LOVE it. DH gave it to me for our 11th wedding anniversary since 11 is my lucky number. Anyway -- I know you said you don't want eternity -- but if you like shared prong settings -- Whiteflash.com is GREAT -- they only use ideal cuts in their work. Also -- signedpieces.com -- go into their Facets section. They have some great diamond bands which can be made in either platinum or gold. If you ever frequent pricescope.com -- you'll see the majority of posters there either have a band made from Whiteflash or Facets. Have fun!!!
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Oct 21st, 2007, 04:51 PM	#3
isus tommye48 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,291	Re: Help! I need a platinum band! peppermint, I have a 4.5 mm Tiffany Lucida band that's very comfortable, simple and, I feel, beautiful.
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Oct 21st, 2007, 10:04 PM	#4
everything posh Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, Athens, London, San Jose!! Posts: 1,659	Re: Help! I need a platinum band! I have the Tiffany's platinum Etoile band and it's so comfy and looks great!
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Oct 22nd, 2007, 01:28 AM	#5
peppermintpatty OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 690	Re: Help! I need a platinum band! I am looking at both the Lucida and Etoile bands from Tiffanys. It is sooo hard when you don't live anywhere near a Tiffanys. I may have to make a trip up to Minneapolis. I like the looks of both of these rings. Anyone else? Thanks to everyone for helping, I'd love even more ideas. Right now Tiffany is the front runner!
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Oct 22nd, 2007, 10:16 AM	#7
kbell Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: MA Posts: 2,013	Re: Help! I need a platinum band! If you're just wanting a plain platinum band I wouldn't buy it @ Tiff. Way overpriced - platinum bands will be pricey anyway. I went to several jewelers in my jewlery district & finally had to have mine ordered to custom specs but was only 400.00. It's a very substantial heavyweight plain platinum band - 2.5mm by 2.5mm thick (sits 2.5mm off the finger all the way around) to match the thickness of my heavy engagement ring setting. My wedding band & eng ring have diamonds in the settings but sometimes together they irritate my finger so I swap out to the plain one which is comfort fit. The next closest quote was over $100 more for the same exact thing. Shopping around is worth it.
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Oct 22nd, 2007, 10:59 AM	#8
peppermintpatty OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 690	Re: Help! I need a platinum band! I have actually found that Tiffanys Lucida is LESS that my local jeweler as well as the jeweler I have used alot in a neighboring state. Both jewelers plain platinum bands were more!!!!! I really think I need to make a little trip and try on the Etoile. I wish I new how many mm wide it is.
peppermintpatty OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 690

Oct 22nd, 2007, 12:05 PM	#10
peppermintpatty OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 690	Re: Help! I need a platinum band! Thanks KBell! I just emailed Tiffanys for measurements.
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Oct 29th, 2007, 07:04 PM	#12
peppermintpatty OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 690	Re: Help! I need a platinum band! Thanks for all of the help!!!!! I just got my band from Tiffanys. It is an Elsa Peretti platinum band with just one little diamond. Perfect for everyday wear. I will post pictures if my husband ever gets home with the camera!!!!!!
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