3 engagement ring styles to avoid

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @BijouLab
    @BijouLab  10 місяців тому +12

    Email us to design an actually DURABLE ring hello@thebijoulab.com 😉😌. Sorry we don’t do paper clip thin rings!

  • @maryhayes7574
    @maryhayes7574 Рік тому +6167

    I like how this video doesn't go after personal aesthetic preferences but instead gives practical reasons why certain styles are a bad idea.

    • @daCubanaqt
      @daCubanaqt 11 місяців тому +34

      Agreed! I thought the same thing!

    • @piratepiratesman4310
      @piratepiratesman4310 10 місяців тому +1

      Scrolled back through 4 videos to comment this

    • @roundhouse2616
      @roundhouse2616 10 місяців тому +1

      That’s what all of her videos are like!

  • @thepurplebead
    @thepurplebead Рік тому +3659

    Six prongs are better than four as well. If one prong gets damaged on a four prong setting, you can easily loose the stone since half of it is open. With six prongs, if one is damaged, the other five still hold the majority of the circumference of the stone, so it won’t move.

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  Рік тому +375

      Yes 🙌🏼 🥰

    • @ShotCallerTaylor
      @ShotCallerTaylor 11 місяців тому +8

      @@BijouLab Is that easy to change? I have a 4 prong on my 1.6ct round solitaire.

    • @milk8928
      @milk8928 11 місяців тому +15

      So glad we didn't get the 4-prong! The associate said that it captures natural light better so it's prettier but I hated how 4-prongs look not to mention how delicate it looks 😭😭

    • @violettracey
      @violettracey 11 місяців тому

      Thanks!

    • @barbarat5729
      @barbarat5729 11 місяців тому +2

      Lose. It's lose.

  • @Zoelien713
    @Zoelien713 Рік тому +1087

    As much as I loved the thin band, my fiancé got me a thicker one because he said the other would snap, and I thanked him for it

  • @alyssamarie511
    @alyssamarie511 Рік тому +761

    I have an open gallery engagement ring and I DID get it resized and it was a massive pain! Had to go to a ton of jewelers who all turned me away. I love the look of my ring. But I would not suggest anyone get it. Had I known it was a struggle to resize it prob would have done something else.
    It does sit nice and low though. I love that.

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  Рік тому +141

      Yes, exactly. Many jewelers refuse to resize them because it compromises the integrity of the setting.

    • @alyssamarie511
      @alyssamarie511 Рік тому +63

      @@BijouLab yup, I found one guy who was amazing and he did but. But it sure came at a cost. So buyer beware!

    • @bschnapps
      @bschnapps 11 місяців тому +4

      I love my open gallery ring! I was lucky it was a perfect fit

    • @nataliestephenson215
      @nataliestephenson215 10 місяців тому +1

      Did they happen to explain what made this style hard to resize?

    • @8flux
      @8flux 5 місяців тому

      I too am curious what makes it so difficult to resize

  • @jackyoung3368
    @jackyoung3368 11 місяців тому +2

    you can easily size an open gallery ring, cut ring, create piece, solder piece keeping in mind some stones don't take well too heat. you never stretch a ring with stones, stretching is only suitable for wedding bands.

  • @laurenc4138
    @laurenc4138 11 місяців тому +70

    I really appreciate that you’re doing these based on value, longevity, practicality etc and not like so many creators that are like “avoid this at ALL cost” and it’s just their hyper specific, and often times unpopular, personal opinions solely based on trends.
    It really gets obnoxious after a while seeing all these jewelers and fashion influencers come out of the woodwork to say that someone who has an even mildly dissenting opinion from their own as wrong and bad. Apparently I’ve just had a bad run of creators because I’m not even into trendy things but it seems youtube just loves suggesting a 22 year old with annoyingly trendy taste as my selection of things I should apparently enjoy lol
    This was so refreshing, to watch someone whose opinions are based on real life scenarios and not just “this style is dated” because it was popular a year ago lol
    No 2 people have the exact same taste in anything, but most people can appreciate wanting to keep something that costs so much money in the best condition possible!
    I’m so glad your channel popped up it’s a joy to watch!

  • @catefox
    @catefox Рік тому +127

    I gave my grandfather's ring to cleaning, and the jeweler drilled a hole underneath the stone into the goldband, so creating a gallery, to make it shine more. Now I can't wear it anymore cause it would need resizing and it can't be done anymore 😭😭😭

    • @munchyy_
      @munchyy_ Рік тому +45

      that's so criminal

    • @maddieb.4282
      @maddieb.4282 11 місяців тому +40

      You could have easily gotten your money back and/or asked them for a complimentary resetting because they did something you didn’t ask for. But you should definitely see if a different jeweler can resize it for you, it’s possible although more challenging

  • @seraphimflame9879
    @seraphimflame9879 Рік тому +109

    Thank you! As someone who worked in jewelry, I can't tell you how many people brought these in for repair! 😅

  • @joni.l
    @joni.l Рік тому +46

    Could you make a video of a petal setting/lotus setting? It's my dream ring and I would love to know any jewelers tips about it!

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  11 місяців тому +6

      I have a few videos covering it and we have our signature lotus style that’s even more durable than a standard petal because there are 4 hidden petals underneath! Feel free to check it out on our site or email for pictures ☺️

  • @MultiMel0
    @MultiMel0 Рік тому +90

    My grandmother had a normal thickness wedding band but after 60 years of marriage it was so fine, it looked like a delicate thread of gold

    • @billieterry2519
      @billieterry2519 11 місяців тому +5

      Mine too, looks like I'm wearing a washer when I wear her wedding ring

    • @DebbiePotter-xh7kv
      @DebbiePotter-xh7kv 10 місяців тому +1

      My fathers got real thin

  • @ladyi1995
    @ladyi1995 11 місяців тому +5

    Me- an extremely single person “hmm yes interesting”

  • @mariep.hildebrand2724
    @mariep.hildebrand2724 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!
    Not only did you explain why you would avoid it which was very helpful, you also explained the terms you talked about. Now I actually now the terms and know what you talk about! Great job!

  • @willostrand6555
    @willostrand6555 Рік тому +140

    Nice video. Not in the market whatsoever but very interesting

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  Рік тому +18

      😊 thanks for watching!

    • @alderblanco2362
      @alderblanco2362 Рік тому +10

      Lol same. My wife doesnt wear rings and I have a stoneless band, but sometimes I like to look at the cool rocks

  • @miriam9419
    @miriam9419 Рік тому +10

    The open gallery can help letblight in which makes the stone look better.
    You could do a nest or other things instead.

  • @beauteoussounds1156
    @beauteoussounds1156 10 місяців тому +1

    If you have a diamond that gets scratched by a gold band, that ain’t no diamond!😮

  • @nicoleb7564
    @nicoleb7564 11 місяців тому +11

    Me: I’m not gonna get married for another 10 years
    Also me:this advice is so useful to me

  • @laurie1863
    @laurie1863 11 місяців тому +3

    The last one you showed was exactly my old engagement ring. Prong opened and I lost my center stone. 1.75 carat solitaire. I was devastated 😢

  • @x3lea866
    @x3lea866 11 місяців тому +3

    I have a very thin band WITH a protection plan. In the 6 years I’ve had it, I have broken my band once from wearing it while lifting heavy weights at the gym (my own fault) and the jeweler fixed it up good as new in a day. I love my thin band!!

  • @carolinejohnson22
    @carolinejohnson22 10 місяців тому +1

    I thought diamonds were the hardest material in the world, so how can a diamond be scratched easily by a wedding ring? 🤨

  • @LillyAnnHouston
    @LillyAnnHouston 10 місяців тому +1

    I thought real diamonds couldn’t get scratched? Guess I was wrong.

  • @csengeszabo7779
    @csengeszabo7779 11 місяців тому +4

    I have a really thin band like in the video, but a small stone that's not sitting high and the band goes around it, kinda wave like, so it's not snagging on anything.

  • @1_star_reviews
    @1_star_reviews 11 місяців тому +2

    If you want a thin band then use a lower quality gold. Instead of 14 kt go 10kt. Also, do wear whatever you like and can afford. Don’t listen to these social media “influencers” because most of the time they have no idea WTF they’re talking about. 😂

  • @mariahc6888
    @mariahc6888 11 місяців тому +3

    Great advice. I'm in the jewelery business too. You should talk about how certain diamonds that can chip or break. Like pear shapes.😊❤

  • @OhiChicken
    @OhiChicken 11 місяців тому +1

    I really love the idea of getting a thin engagement ring and as tbe wedding ring getting something that incorporates the engagment ring. My grandmother had one and she always let me play with it. ❤

  • @GrahamCrannell
    @GrahamCrannell 11 місяців тому +1

    Can you not resize the underside of an open-gallery style ring? Does it mess up the ring if the jeweler adds/subtracts some metal from the opposite side?

  • @blue-lotus6943
    @blue-lotus6943 11 місяців тому +2

    My engagement ring has a thin band but after 6 years, it’s never been an issue and I think it’s cause I don’t have a massive diamond on it. I feel like the biggest issue is putting a massive diamond on a thin band cause it protrudes way too much which leaves it susceptible to getting snagged and bent. Also the nice thing about thin bands it’s that if you have a smaller diamond on it, the diamond still looks beautiful and extravagant in contrast to the band since it’s thin. To be fair, I also have 6 prongs as the setting and the side of the setting has a sort of Eiffel Tower effect so it’s pretty secure

  • @fawnamae
    @fawnamae 11 місяців тому +3

    I’ve also heard to avoid pieces of metal that protrude and can be snagged by clothing and bend the metal/break it

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  11 місяців тому +1

      Did u head that in my latest video 😂😂

    • @flowergirlabc123
      @flowergirlabc123 11 місяців тому

      I dislike stones along the band as they are quite irritating to fingers. They actually hurt and rub even tiny fingers like mine. You'll be sorry and the ring will sit in a vault for eternity. And they can't be resized I was told. (such a huge waste of money)

  • @tinykhami179
    @tinykhami179 11 місяців тому

    Short and to the point!!

  • @zealous2022
    @zealous2022 Рік тому +24

    I have a spinel bezel set engagement ring surrounded by a halo of diamonds. Would love to get your thoughts on spinel, it's such an unheard of gemstone

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  Рік тому +11

      Yes spinel is bit of a hidden gem! Will make a video including it soon ❤. Btw your setting sounds very durable 👌🏻👍🏼

    • @paigeh1670
      @paigeh1670 Рік тому +2

      I also have a spinel engagement ring. Mine is a vintage uranium spinel costume ring, so it was cheap and glows under a black light.

  • @ShatnerLover
    @ShatnerLover 11 місяців тому +1

    I have a decently thin band, but it’s reinforced in another way. My engineer fiancé spent months picking out the band and set

  • @emilylillie98
    @emilylillie98 11 місяців тому +10

    This gotta be yt algorithm making fun of me being single. 😂

  • @samuelchambers4036
    @samuelchambers4036 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tip!

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  9 місяців тому

      My pleasure 😇

    • @samuelchambers4036
      @samuelchambers4036 9 місяців тому

      @@BijouLab I was thinking when the day comes that I propose that I’d like to have a diamond ring and a replica made from fake diamonds or crystal for her to wear on the regular and wear the real one on special occasions so she doesn’t damage it. Is that common

  • @NaS94612
    @NaS94612 11 місяців тому

    I have a bezel set engagement ring and I know it’s not as pretty or is missing the wow factor but I literally wear my ring every where, the band is a little scratched but I get it buffed and cleaned and the scratches aren’t as noticeable… I have 3 diamonds that are connected, a larger one in the center and two smaller ones on either side

  • @poolapooja23
    @poolapooja23 11 місяців тому

    Really liked your necklace so simple elegant 😍

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! 😊

  • @ess5281
    @ess5281 11 місяців тому +1

    Make a part 2😊

  • @Vanessabobessa10
    @Vanessabobessa10 11 місяців тому

    This is really informative. Thanks

  • @GOOSECHEESE-3
    @GOOSECHEESE-3 10 місяців тому

    Would citrine or yellow (or orange) topaz be good for a ring? I just love the color and was hoping to buy one for myself!

  • @emilykelly5253
    @emilykelly5253 11 місяців тому +1

    Please explain how a gold band can scratch a diamond...and yes they can be resized by an experienced goldsmith, or cut and added to a new band. Wouldn't get one but not for the reasons you gave

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  11 місяців тому +1

      Yep a client brought in a wide open gallery and had a neighboring triple pave band that scratched the pavilion facet. Yes of course anything can be done but it doesn’t mean it should. It will impact the structural integrity when resizing an open gallery like the style shown in the photo.

  • @aminafourdaous
    @aminafourdaous 11 місяців тому

    Love your content 💕💕 Can you do a video on durability of the pavè band in an engagement ring? I love the look but really worried about the tiny stones popping out. Also would you recommend getting a pavé gallery rail or plain? Thank you for your content it's really helpful ❤️

  • @Greengirl27944
    @Greengirl27944 11 місяців тому +4

    My thin band has survived almost daily wear for nearly 50 years. Y’all are fine lol.

    • @sleepingsleepsleep
      @sleepingsleepsleep 11 місяців тому +1

      Omg THANK YOU, I’m sitting here panicking reading all these anti thin band comments

  • @jbkoch96
    @jbkoch96 10 місяців тому

    Mine is a pearl surrounded by diamonds. My band wasn't thin but it wasn't too thick either. We got a wedding band/guard to go around it and help protect the pearl. I get compliments even from jewelers a lot about it but now sure if it is considered a "stable ring"?

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  10 місяців тому

      I’m sure it’s beautiful but pearl is very very delicate-be very careful with it!!❤️🫶wear it in good health!

    • @jbkoch96
      @jbkoch96 10 місяців тому

      @@BijouLab yeah we were advised that anything could scratch it and depending on how I care for it. I could need to be replaced anywhere from 2-5 years. Love it but have to take off every time I get water on my hands so as to try to preserve it longer, so I was told at least. But I wouldn't change it for the world.

  • @BijouLab
    @BijouLab  Рік тому +279

    Also giving away a custom engagement ring to celebrate our launch! It’s really easy to enter on instagram @thebijoulab, just follow and tag a friend! 🎉

    • @elysio481
      @elysio481 Рік тому +2

      Oww don't want to download Instagram 😢😢

    • @BellaCW
      @BellaCW 11 місяців тому +3

      Why is it always on Instagram 😭

    • @fluffytail6355
      @fluffytail6355 11 місяців тому

      Great tips! My ring passed your recommendations ❤ 💍

    • @justjo7282
      @justjo7282 11 місяців тому +1

      I lost my diamond, 5 months later I found it but we can't find my setting now. I'd love to enter, but I'm older and don't have Instagram and don't know how to do whatever I have to do to get it. 😢

  • @cortneysicard7143
    @cortneysicard7143 11 місяців тому

    I really did not want a gallery rail for my engagement ring. My husband custom made it without, the prongs have to be checked more frequently but I honestly love the look.

  • @carmennollsch4230
    @carmennollsch4230 11 місяців тому +1

    Ok cool mine is all 3!

  • @ro.3645
    @ro.3645 10 місяців тому

    …but I just picked out a bezel setting and I love it!! My diamond is on the smaller side tho so maybe the open bottom won’t be an issue…

  • @dianapuebla2125
    @dianapuebla2125 11 місяців тому

    My engagement ring is thin and it never gives me any issues. What are people doing to get these rings to bend or snag??

  • @Aemo0117
    @Aemo0117 11 місяців тому

    Yay mine has all three! 😂🫶🏻

  • @JessicaMikos80
    @JessicaMikos80 3 місяці тому

    Does this mean that rose cut diamond and moissanite rings can’t be resized? Most of them have an open back settings which allows you to see your finger through the stone.

  • @blaackberry
    @blaackberry 11 місяців тому +2

    I hate the gallery on my ring. It makes it impossible to clean my ring effectively

  • @shiv247
    @shiv247 11 місяців тому

    As a fitter by trade this just gives me confirmation that I know how to look for quality structures 😂 it's sad so many rings have thin bands though, difficult to find a nice style with a thicker band where I am.

  • @ShotCallerTaylor
    @ShotCallerTaylor 11 місяців тому

    Ok my WEDDING band is 1.5mm. Just plain white gold. I don't know if that would bend. Engagement ring is thicker though. Thoughts?

  • @seetaniac5184
    @seetaniac5184 10 місяців тому

    Diamonds can get scratched by gold?

  • @22werwerwer
    @22werwerwer 11 місяців тому

    My moissanite got very scratched and they would not repair it even if I was willing to pay for it. It is 17 years old and the side abraded(not my engagement ring)

  • @nimisha.11
    @nimisha.11 Рік тому

    I got a plain gold band.. that’s it. Cheaper, durable, doesn’t snag, easily resized, and so easy to maintain. It also looks very elegant…

    • @enngee2339
      @enngee2339 11 місяців тому +1

      I like your style!
      No engagement ring for me; just an engraved gold wedding band. Simple but beautiful and feminine.

  • @vchavez2159
    @vchavez2159 11 місяців тому

    Very informative!

  • @samanthadelahunt3698
    @samanthadelahunt3698 10 місяців тому

    Ive resized plenty of open gallery rings with no issues. If it were a problem, it would have been gone over with me in my apprenticeship. No jeweler will ever recommend more than 3 sizes up or down on any type of ring that has stones though

    • @samanthadelahunt3698
      @samanthadelahunt3698 10 місяців тому

      Also soldering bands to the ring is a way you can add durability to a ring and keep things from rubbing on each other.

  • @Aria_Morningstar
    @Aria_Morningstar 11 місяців тому

    So, I'm not getting engaged any time soon but since you know a lot about rings...
    What's a really good alternative to Moonstone? I love Moonstone, my favorite and it makes me happy but I'd like a ring that lasts too

    • @m.theresa1385
      @m.theresa1385 11 місяців тому

      Since you love moonstones then maybe purchase it for yourself for a special occasion. I still wear rings that I’ve had from long before I was married.

  • @monikasethi9562
    @monikasethi9562 10 місяців тому

    In india we prefer a closed galary ring because we believe certain gemstones are to be worn according to one's birth chart. So we avoid having the stone touch the skin.

  • @laurensmith20
    @laurensmith20 11 місяців тому

    I did get a thinner band but it is not a typical engagement ring either

  • @danabarlagne7798
    @danabarlagne7798 11 місяців тому

    What is the best engagement and wedding rings for warehouse packaging work.
    I have small hands and generally like semi thin band?
    Thank you!

    • @blgreen
      @blgreen 11 місяців тому

      I would recommend getting a "work" ring, maybe a plain gold or platinum band, or something with low set diamonds, channel set may work best (and it's a very classic and timeless look) and then wear your wedding set, any style when you aren't working.

  • @amberklaire9419
    @amberklaire9419 11 місяців тому

    Exactly why I went with a full bezel and thicker band for mine. It was custom, so harder to do. But finding a ring that is meant to be worn daily is important.

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  11 місяців тому

      Super secure 👍🏼

  • @itsmainelyyou5541
    @itsmainelyyou5541 Рік тому

    I would caution anyone to make your band width is at least 2mm. And pave is actually really hard to do well, there is a metal/stone ratio that must be kept. Even when done correctly, you have to baby it, it will be a forever maintenance.

  • @kaelynn4744
    @kaelynn4744 11 місяців тому

    The open gallery also collects so much residue and makes the stone look dull

  • @NoThisusernameisnottaken
    @NoThisusernameisnottaken 11 місяців тому +1

    I like very thin dainty jewelry 😔

  • @alexisk4407
    @alexisk4407 11 місяців тому

    Before I started watching I’ll admit I said in my head “or just let people get what they want” after finishing the video I was like okay sis didn’t attack anyone’s personal style and actually educated us ❤

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  11 місяців тому +1

      Haha it’s ok, I know a lot of people think that! Glad you learned something😊😊👍🏼

  • @yikes9944
    @yikes9944 10 місяців тому

    i have a question about the open gallery ring!! is it okay if only a small portion of it is exposed instead of the whole dang thing? i've got my eye on rings that all have a little hole below the stone

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes, a small donut under the stone is structurally fine :)

  • @xshesyourqorqeousxx3
    @xshesyourqorqeousxx3 11 місяців тому

    Can you add a gallery or hidden halo after the ring is made?

  • @RebeccaRinehart-w2j
    @RebeccaRinehart-w2j 11 місяців тому

    No but princess cut, you need the clean it often and well! I get lotion in it often

    • @Gemmarose9012
      @Gemmarose9012 11 місяців тому

      Take your ring off before you put lotion on.

  • @claudinis29
    @claudinis29 11 місяців тому

    I don’t see a lot of people talking about tension settings what are your opinions or recommendations? It’s my favorite type of ring and the one I’ve been hinting at my bf lol

  • @mndlessdrwer
    @mndlessdrwer 11 місяців тому

    I've never been particularly fond of very thin bands anyway. It's very easy for them to look out of proportion with the stone, particularly if you opt for synthetic stones or less expensive precious stones for your setting. Diamonds are pretty, but synthetic diamonds are just as pretty and cost considerably less, so you can get a larger one. I don't know what I'd do if I ever did find an SO and get engaged, because I hate wearing jewelry. My skin is very sensitive to touch and pressure so I can always feel the jewelry I'm wearing and it's distracting and annoying. A shame, because I love admiring jewelry.

  • @19alexie19
    @19alexie19 11 місяців тому

    If all you want is a band, with no gem, is a thin band still an issue?

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  11 місяців тому

      Yes it will still warp if it’s too thin!

  • @emebury5813
    @emebury5813 11 місяців тому

    Watching these videos is making me realize that these types of rings are hard to upkeep and would not go with my style 😅 at this point I'll take a men's band since those are mainly what I wear now already

  • @ghostophelia2245
    @ghostophelia2245 11 місяців тому

    My now husband got me such a beautiful and unique ring. I get compliments constantly for it

  • @sarahlawson1695
    @sarahlawson1695 11 місяців тому +1

    I don’t have that last one and have lost my whole diamond before. Luckily I found it. But yeah two broken prongs and lost the diamond right out

  • @SeonaleeSobermati
    @SeonaleeSobermati 11 місяців тому +1

    Yes, now I'm all sorted. All I need is someone who could ask me to get married to him so that I can get an engagement ring!

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  11 місяців тому +1

      🙏🏽😊

  • @WomanOfGod-us9ne
    @WomanOfGod-us9ne 11 місяців тому

    When did diamonds become scratchable??

  • @MookyLovexx
    @MookyLovexx 10 місяців тому

    Open gallery diamonds are fine because you can’t scratch a diamond? Or is that not correct?

  • @Gowidafloman
    @Gowidafloman 10 місяців тому +1

    These rings are the most expensive and the most useless thing to spend money on.

  • @crossbowskiss
    @crossbowskiss 11 місяців тому +1

    As a registered jeweler the only thing she was right about was the thin bands..

    • @loribrooks5596
      @loribrooks5596 11 місяців тому

      I’m not a jeweler, but I agree with you completely.

  • @sunee3252
    @sunee3252 Рік тому

    What was the last ring called? It was gorgeous

  • @teeheeland888
    @teeheeland888 11 місяців тому

    Eek! My ring doesn’t have a gallery rail 😮 wish I knew this 4 years ago

    • @Gemmarose9012
      @Gemmarose9012 11 місяців тому

      Mine doesn’t either and I’ve had it for years. It’s not necessary at all.

  • @emilytugwell2564
    @emilytugwell2564 11 місяців тому

    My partner got my a Cluster engagement ring because I do a lot of cooking and baking and we didn’t want me to lose a big gem. 🥺

  • @danikeebler1662
    @danikeebler1662 11 місяців тому

    I dont like the high settings. When thd tone sticks out too much, it snags on everything ...including me hair.

  • @kaiabunga
    @kaiabunga 11 місяців тому

    My ring has 4 prongs and dont think it has a gallery rail, however my stone is as big as shown

  • @michellebastiani6470
    @michellebastiani6470 11 місяців тому

    Yeah especially when it comes to such thin bands. Just everyday tasks can break the ring.

  • @valsptsd814
    @valsptsd814 10 місяців тому

    Mine is in a wide thick band. The diamond is deep in the band and has the four C’s all going on. And says “Tiffany” in the inside.
    He is gone. And I still wear it.

  • @Upsidedownbruiser
    @Upsidedownbruiser Рік тому +3

    Disagree on the open gallery comment. We never had any problems sizing those. We just had a mandrel with a groove down one side to prevent chipping rhe stone. In fact, most gemstone rings are open gallery to better display the color of the stone.

  • @thatonegirl8975
    @thatonegirl8975 Рік тому

    Mine doesn't have a gallery rail... am i screwed?😅

  • @figenbas2224
    @figenbas2224 11 місяців тому

    First ring is same as mine surprisingly 😅 thankfully mine has smaller stone 😂

  • @nikki09918
    @nikki09918 11 місяців тому

    Another style I wouldn't recommend is prong set stones going down the shank. These prongs will get caught on everything.

  • @bingumsbongums
    @bingumsbongums 11 місяців тому

    I S2G the ring I designed for my fiancee with the help of my jeweler, Liten Fine, is the best ring I’ve ever seen hehe

  • @RPBSpeaks
    @RPBSpeaks 11 місяців тому

    My mom lost her diamond because it was open gallery and only 4 prongs. One got loose and it fell out. She cried for days. So I made sure to choose a secure design and have my ring checked periodically for prong issues.

  • @rainboe-xj6ek
    @rainboe-xj6ek 9 місяців тому

    What about tension rings?

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  9 місяців тому

      Avoid-really difficult/can be unsizable.

  • @AD-qj4pi
    @AD-qj4pi 11 місяців тому

    Diamond will get scratched!!😮 How come???

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  11 місяців тому

      By other diamonds in a pave band.

    • @AD-qj4pi
      @AD-qj4pi 11 місяців тому

      @@BijouLab oh ok. Got it, thanks.

  • @inimitablemits7935
    @inimitablemits7935 11 місяців тому

    I have a thin band and it bent like that picture after I ran over it with my car. 😅 I was amazed it wasn’t worse.

  • @kaleksykt
    @kaleksykt 11 місяців тому +2

    me watching this as if I’m going to be engaged any time soon 🤡

  • @Strix1213
    @Strix1213 Рік тому +1

    I don't think I'll be getting engaged to anyone, but let's say I do, just get me a chunk of metal, no rock needed. I have plenty enough in my room.

  • @ajb7530
    @ajb7530 Рік тому +2

    How can a diamond get scratched? Isn't a diamond the hardest thing in nature?

    • @sayhello5377
      @sayhello5377 Рік тому +2

      It is a 10 on the hardness scale, but that doesn’t mean it is 100% resistant to scratches. (Also, she said “stone” instead of “diamond” because other stones are also used, like emeralds, moissanite, sapphire, etc.) Lower quality diamonds like the run of the mill pre-made rings from Zales/Kay usually have occlusions, feathering, chips, etc. The diamond in my very first engagement ring broke in half. 😬 I also have my grandmother’s 60 year old engagement ring and if you look at it under magnifications it is covered in tiny scratches.

  • @secrettracy406
    @secrettracy406 10 місяців тому

    Can i just get a men's wedding band with a single lab grown or mossanite in it? That is my style and ive had a hard time finding one that i like. I want that thick silver band

    • @BijouLab
      @BijouLab  10 місяців тому +1

      I have an entire series on men’s bands!

    • @secrettracy406
      @secrettracy406 10 місяців тому

      @@BijouLab thank you! I'll check it out!