Matching Wedding Bands – Contoured or Straight?

03. March 2016 · Comments Off on Matching Wedding Bands – Contoured or Straight? · Categories: Gemstone Engagement Rings, Wedding Bands

When you are selecting a gemstone engagement ring, it’s nice to know a coordinating wedding band is available. For rings in which wedding bands are not readily available, we are experts at designing custom wedding band.  For the custom band process, see our previous blog on a custom band that we did for a sapphire ring.

Coordinating wedding bands can be contoured or straight and still sit close against the engagement ring. Additionally, it is important that the wedding band have design details that tie into the engagement ring so the two rings look like they belong together. The key to getting a great fit between the engagement ring and band is in the design of the engagement ring itself.  We wanted to take this opportunity to show you examples of both. The first engagement ring design shows a cushion cut gemstone in an ornate filigree basket setting. Because of the shape of the basket, a straight band would not sit flush and there would be a gap between the engagement ring and wedding band.

Cushion Cut Aquamarine Engagement Rings

Cushion Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring from MyJewelrySource

Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14k

Same Cushion Cut Engagement Ring in Amethyst Showing Filigree Basket Detail. Note that a straight band will not sit flush with the ring.

We designed a contoured band that nestles against the engagement ring for a beautifully united look. Note that the band has similar design details as the engagement ring. From the filigree pattern to the size of the diamonds, the wedding band is the perfect match. Even the outside edge of the band is finished with diamonds.

Contoured Wedding Band

Contoured Wedding Band Design

Cushion Cut Green Amethyst Engagement Rings

Green Amethyst Engagement Ring shown with Contoured Wedding Band

Matching Diamond Band

Diamonds on the Outside of the Wedding Band

Another approach is to select a gemstone engagement ring that has a coordinating straight wedding band. This is a great option if you would like a band to wear independently from the engagement ring. We have a similar cushion cut gemstone engagement ring that features a straight wedding band.

London Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring

Blue Topaz Engagement Ring

Filigree 8mm Citrine and Diamond Ring in 14k

Citrine Engagement Ring with a Straight Side. A flat band will sit flush against a ring with this design.

As with the contoured band, this straight band also has design details, including the milgrain edging and beaded detail on the outside, that coordinate with the engagement ring.

Diamond Engagement Band

Straight Diamond Wedding Band

Tanzanite Engagement Ring with Matching Wedding Band

Tanzanite Engagement Ring shown with Straight Wedding Band

Custom Wedding Bands

24. February 2016 · Comments Off on Custom Wedding Bands · Categories: Custom Rings, Wedding Bands · Tags:

MyJewelrySource has a stunning collection of gemstone engagement rings. Some are readily available with a coordinating wedding band and some are not. But for those that are not, we have in house capability of designing a matching wedding band. One example of this is our GR-5800 (sold), an exceptional blue sapphire and diamond ring featuring a large 4 carat sapphire. This could be a stand alone ring but our customer preferred to have a diamond wedding band to match.

Ceylon Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k

Customer's Ring (purchased at MyJewelrySource)

Untreated Ceylon Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k white gold

Side View of Customer's Ring

Our design specialist created a wedding band with the same details found in the engagement ring. Using a CAD (computer aided design) program, it was possible to create a custom wedding band after the engagement ring had been made.

 

CAD Image of Wedding Band Design

CAD Image Side View of Wedding Band

 

For example, we added milgrain (beaded) edging to the wedding band. The diamonds in both the band and engagement ring were designed to be the same size and line up with each other when the rings are stacked together. The band was contoured so that it would nestle perfectly against the sapphire engagement ring. And lastly, since the wedding band would be covering the side of the engagement ring, it was important to add the basket detail to the side of the wedding band.

 

Stacking of the Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Engagement Ring and Band Together

 

And here’s what our customers had to say about the custom wedding band we designed for them:

“You all out did yourself on the wedding band. We knew it would be lovely but we had no idea it would be as beautiful as it is.  Mirroring the basket took it to a new level, the detail is incredible.  We cannot thank you enough for making it so lovely.  We are so thrilled with the outcome, I cannot wait to wear it! We are truly blown away with how incredible it looks.”

Custom Wedding Band Detail

Fit of the Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Let’s Get Personal – Diamond Cross Necklaces

20. February 2016 · Comments Off on Let’s Get Personal – Diamond Cross Necklaces · Categories: Diamond · Tags:
1 ctw Round Diamond Cross in 14k white gold

Elegant 1 carat Diamond Cross Necklace

Cross necklaces are a very personal piece of jewelry and wearing a cross necklace is a perfect way to express your faith. We have a gorgeous collection of about 45 styles that range from the classic to dramatic. The diamond weight varies from a demure 0.19 carats up to a statement-making 5.6 carats. We use very fine quality diamonds in our cross pendants so that you will have a truly exceptional piece that will be in your family for decades.

We have several classically styled designs featuring shared prong round or princess cut diamonds, our smallest are DP-1159 and DP-1065. Our 1.06 carat diamond cross pendant, DP-1180 (pictured on the right), has a streamlined look with its hidden bail and is a great size for a pendant that will be worn frequently.

Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Cross Necklace in 18k white gold

One of a Kind Antique Style Sapphire and Diamond Cross

We also have a slightly larger version with up to 2 carats of fine quality diamonds. We have two sizes of princess cut diamond cross necklaces, DP-1065 and DP-1065-1ct. These have larger bails and can accommodate a more substantial chain.

Our crosses are made of precious metals, 14k, 18k, or platinum and we have many one of a kind designs. One of the most precious is our large and dramatic 3.25 ctw Diamond and Sapphire Cross in 18k white gold, DP-1163 (pictured on the left). Finished with vintage filigree details, this cross also has custom cut blue sapphires and invisibly set princess cut diamonds in the center. And at just over 2 3/4 inches long, this piece will definitely make a statement.

Ruby Rings – It’s all about the quality

17. February 2016 · Comments Off on Ruby Rings – It’s all about the quality · Categories: Ruby · Tags:
2.46 ctw Burmese Ruby and Trapezoid Diamond Ring in 18k white gold

Emerald Cut Ruby and Trapezoid Diamond Ring

MyJewelrySource has an exceptional collection of fine quality ruby rings. Most of our rubies are Burmese in origin and all have been verified to be lead glass free. Lead glass filling of rubies is quite prevalent now and we rigorously inspect the rubies we source to ensure that they are free from this treatment. With lead glass filling, a majority of the so-called ruby gemstone is actually glass, not ruby!

We have a wide range of styles from simple solitaire designs to symbolic past present future rings to vintage inspired beauties.

We love both the wearability and durability of our semi bezel set ruby rings, GR-5797 and GR-5798. These are done with an east west set 6x4mm oval ruby in a thick band of gold. The semi bezel setting protects the ruby making these perfect for every day wear.We have two past present future ruby and diamond rings that feature extremely fine quality 2 carat Burmese rubies, GR-5210 and GR-5287 (shown on right).

These classic styles are one of a kind. GR-5210 features an oval ruby flanked by trillion cut diamonds and GR-5287 features an emerald cut ruby paired with exotic trapezoid cut diamonds.

0.92 ctw Burmese Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k white gold

Vintage Inspired Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring

If you prefer a more ornate or delicate design, like a ring your great grandmother may have owned, we have a few vintage styles like our GR-5521 (shown on left), GR-5309 and GR-5749.

These also feature Burmese rubies with a gorgeous red hue. We are very particular about the color of the rubies that we offer. Many rubies are pinkish or purplish. The rubies that we offer show their primary hue to be red, a color that is truly stunning and inviting. Our GR-5521 showcases a precious heart shaped ruby in an elegant band with bead set diamonds and paisley details. GR-5309 is an ornate three stone look with an oval ruby and oval diamonds set in a delicately detailed teardrop design band. Our GR-5749 is a lovely ruby and princess cut diamond ring with engraving and milgrain edging.

What makes us the most proud about the ruby rings we offer is the quality of our rubies. Most of our designs are one or two of a kind. Rubies are carefully hand selected and inspected by our in house Graduate Gemologist so you can be confident in any ring that we offer.

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