So after getting a few quotes it looks like it will be cheaper to buy a new bridal set than get a wedding band made for my e.ring! I LOVE my ring but its such an unusual shape! We dont have the budget for the 900 it woukd cost. Whilst I will wear it every day, I dont agree on very expensive rings as I am just to clumsy!
I just don't know what to do as I love my e.ring so much, replacing it just feels wrong!
What would you ladies do??
CommentAuthorMrs T. 2 Be
Awwwww no that sucks :(
As horrible as it sounds could you melt it down and redesign it? That way it will still be your E.ring?
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CommentAuthorsarah
How unusual is the ring? Rings don't have to match. Have you tried it with non-matching rings?
CommentAuthorKirsty
I have but my ocdness just cant live with a huge gap or a wedding band clinking around next to my e.ring! Both people I have gone to have said I will need one making, as have many others I have spoken to at wedding fayers!
Melting it down seems like a good idea, but I just come up with my ring as a design!
Maybe I need to speak to more people?
CommentAuthorsarah
Have you looked into second hand or antique bands? There's a chance (albeit a small one) that you might find something that way.
I'm going to wear my e ring on my other hand, I think. I wouldn't like to change it as then it would be just 'a' ring, rather than my e ring, but it's personal choice....for me that ring has a lot of sentiment attached to it and it wouldn't be the same to have another ring. Xx
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CommentAuthorPoPoem
I don't know where you live but have you thought about going to hattan garden in London? Or our guy did our rings and we got them for £1300 and valued at £3500...im sure he would do over the phone etc...
if not look online and see about the wholesalers you can often design your own etc for a whole sale price
CommentAuthorLauraT41
What stone shape etc is your e ring ? x
CommentAuthorbarbie86
What sort of ring are you looking at (metal/diamond carat weight (if applicable)/thickness, etc), and who did you approach?
My custom band is costing £950; that's for a 2.5mm heavy weight platinum band with 0.25-0.3ct (unsure of the exact weight until it's made) diamonds; which I found quite reasonable considering platinum is pretty expensive. A similar ring on the high street would cost around £1200, so I feel I'm getting a good deal considering it's custom-made.
For a 9ct white gold ring (same size/shape/diamond weight) I was quoted £500, as a point of comparison. Palladium would also have been a lot cheaper.
CommentAuthorPoPoem
Titanium is also good...
CommentAuthor*The NewMrsMalin*
Umm since we can't advertise on here; have you tried a certain jewellery quarter just outside bham? They aren't a bad price.
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CommentAuthorbarbie86
Titanium is reasonably priced, but not perfect, as it can't be resized and I've not seen any in intricate designs/with lots of pave-set diamonds which would lead me to think it's better for plain rings; plus there's the colour issue. IMPO palladium is a good choice but only if the engagement ring is also palladium, or platinum. If the OP has a gold ring, gold will be her best option; and in that case, £900 is EXTREMELY high for a quote unless she wants a lot of diamonds; the band is very thick.
CommentAuthorKirsty
I would need a 2mm wide 18ct white gold band, I dont want diamonds or anything. He said the cost was due to the labour! Its a solitaire diamond with 'flicks' coming off it. I had thought about bham but its a 4 hour round trip away so is very costly! I dont suppose you could post the Hatton gardens jewlers on my wall could you? I have family in essex so that may be do-able!
I really hope the other jeweler is better, I am now fretting about it all! If not there is a website but they will need my e.ring for 4 weeks!
CommentAuthorbarbie86
£900 is a lot for what you want IMO; for a custom 18ct white gold band, slightly thicker than yours, I was quoted £650-700 by a jeweller in Hatton Garden; and that was WITH diamonds (0.25ct). Yes, labour can cost, but with CAD technology it really shouldn't add that much on.
I'll add you as a friend and PM you the details of the jewellers I approached; might not be until tomorrow, but I'll try to do it tonight :-)
CommentAuthorKirsty
Thats fine, thank you very much x
CommentAuthorElinor Claire
I would probably wear my engagement ring on the right hand from the wedding day onwards. As it is I think it will be alright.
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CommentAuthorKirsty
So in my panic last night i contacted a few online retailers i had been recommended, or had seen on previous posts etc.
I now how two quotes of £300, so i have no idea how that one store can charge soo much!
Panic over!
CommentAuthorMrs T. 2 Be
Glad that you have more sensible quotes :)
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CommentAuthorKerryR934
Hi Kirsty
Give Goldfinger a call you do hand made shaped ring for great prices i have a shaped e ring and they are doing it for £290 in 18ct White to match. Give them a call see if they can help 01403 733638
CommentAuthorFernP61
They deffo have to look and sit right I've returned my sapphire ones and James has now bought me a new white gold engagement ring and I know I said I wouldn't but a plain 2mm wedding band purely because the stone in my engagement ring is quite big x
