I have a very beautiful engagement ring--a restyling of the stone in my mother's old engagement ring, set on a twisted double-shank band. My jeweler (who is a true artist!) is encouraging me to get a contoured band, or contoured bumper bands, to fit into the engagement ring. I think that'd look lovely with the engagement ring, but would look funny without! (Unless someone begs to differ? Have never seen a contoured band worn solo).
As much as I love the ring, I wonder if I will wear it much after our wedding. It is a full-carat high-quality rock on there, and as careful as I am I must admit it gets knocked around a bit. I'd hate for something bad to happen to it.
Is there a type of band that would look good with the engagement ring AND standing alone? Suggestions appreciated! We have an OK budget thanks to some old gold trade-ins generously donated by older family members...maybe $600-800 (but that has to cover his band too).
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