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redcalx · 17 July 2011, 08:06 PM

Hey All,

My girlfriend and I are getting married in 2 weeks (in Santorini no less!) and we are now looking for my wedding band. We live in Amsterdam so there's not an abundance of jewelers to select from here. We looked at Tiffany and Cartier yesterday, and I found this:

http://nl.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item....ri+-ni+0-t+-k+

I like that quite a bit. It's simple, modern, elegant, and the polish matches my Daytona which I quite like.

My question is.. is it silly to spend so much on something so simple, and I'm wondering if any of you have recommendations of other jewelers (on or offline) that you prefer.

Cheers!

Jonathan

Christiaan · 17 July 2011, 10:52 PM

My ring is from Cartier and I love it!
Being such a simple design, you might be able to find an independent jeweler that has something similar for less $. You pay for the name...

Rbdport · 18 July 2011, 03:35 AM

Look at jamesallen.com. Hubby and I were married with simple gold bands. We've put on some pounds over 27 years so we recently got new bands. I'm wearing diamonds, he's wearing a titanium band.

mtrunner · 18 July 2011, 03:46 AM

I have a Tiffany's platinum wedding ring and I love the design and it is made extremely well. It is something you have for life so it really isn't that expensive in the grand scheme of things especially when you compare it to the ring we buy our wives.

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item...ri+-ni+0-t+-k+

Roley · 18 July 2011, 03:55 AM

White gold bands are simple and elegant.

ManUtd · 18 July 2011, 04:01 AM

Don't get platinum, get white gold. My platinum wedding band was only good when it was new, it is a real scratch magnet. From what I heard white gold holds up much better in terms of scratches. Congrats!

Dan2010 · 18 July 2011, 04:09 AM

This is what I bought last week to match my GMTIIC or any other stainless steel watch I will ever wear. It is Tungsten Carbide and tough as nails yet classy.

TokenEcho · 18 July 2011, 04:24 AM

Tiffany's will polish their Platinum bands for free anytime you reqest it, so I suggest the Milgrain 6mm. Perfect match for the GMTIIc/SS.

pz93c · 18 July 2011, 05:51 AM

I picked up my white gold band from a pawn shop for a couple of bucks over scrap, back when gold was cheap. Gave about 80.00 for it at the time.

Sorry my advice stinks.

Speed · 18 July 2011, 06:32 AM

I suggest platinum Tiffany band. Very understated and durable. Besides, I only wear SS watches, so this was the perfect choice!

Grumpy Badger · 18 July 2011, 07:46 AM

This guy is just a few miles from where I live. Their stuff is amazing!

My Long Haired General has a few of his necklaces.

We have absolutely no intention of getting married but, if I did, the only ring I would consider is one of his pattern welded (technique used on old sword blades) ones on the front page og the link.

http://www.thecelticgoldsmith.com/

lavaman · 18 July 2011, 07:50 AM

long haired general :-)

Cartier by far over Tiffany. Tiffany is in too many malls now. Carties is timeless. Otherwise try blue nile? ALOT of friends of mine in diamond business use that website for their own purchases.

gmh1013 · 18 July 2011, 09:03 AM

It's a plain 14k gold band I bought at Wal-Mart for 75 bucks several years ago. Im not much on rings and its fine for me....just dont ask me how much the wife's cost.....my advice is not that great either.
I would ask your future wife to pick it out.
If she's not happy you wont be happy.....

rr-nyc · 18 July 2011, 11:42 AM

You can't go wrong with an plain band. My platinum band is from Cartier.

If you like gold, get gold. If you like platinum, get platinum. But whatever you do, don't get a white gold band.

threemonkeys · 18 July 2011, 12:26 PM

Congrats. Over the course of a lifetime, you're really not spending that much. And I'm a platinum guy myself (love the weight). Check out the selection on Bluenile.com. And just a suggestion - I would go for the 'comfort fit' option whenever possible.

http://www.bluenile.com/wedding-ring...mage&oid1=2618

fusionstorm · 18 July 2011, 03:35 PM

Platinum does not lose any material when scratched, then subsequently polished. Gold loses material in both instances.

Can't go wrong with a platinum Tiffany wedding band. And if you should ever lose it, it's not hard to replace and the missus should be none the wiser.....

mtrunner · 18 July 2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TokenEcho

Tiffany's will polish their Platinum bands for free anytime you reqest it, so I suggest the Milgrain 6mm. Perfect match for the GMTIIc/SS.

A nice perk when buying from Tiffany's. I have had mine polished several times and they are always very accommodating.

rr-nyc · 18 July 2011, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtrunner

A nice perk when buying from Tiffany's. I have had mine polished several times and they are always very accommodating.

I can up that one... NYC Cartier polishes and redips a fresh coat of rhodium any time you stop in at no charge. Not sure if the smaller boutiques can accomodate it but FYI for anyone visiting the city

BH13GMT · 18 July 2011, 11:04 PM

I have a custom platinum band, it is a scratch magnet and weighs a lot for ring of its size. I am not bothered about scratches, its nice and shiney on the inside.

gwalker · 19 July 2011, 06:00 AM

Honestly I'm getting married next summer and I think I'm getting a plain titanium band for around $100. I don't like rings at all and I don't care to have a cheap durable band. My Fiance has a nice platinum engagement ring but not for me. She has had it 6 months and its already scratched up. I like fancy watches, cars, and boats but could careless what my wedding band is made of. A few of the guys I hang out with have titanium bands and like them.

axxeman01 · 19 July 2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rbdport

Look at jamesallen.com. Hubby and I were married with simple gold bands. We've put on some pounds over 27 years so we recently got new bands. I'm wearing diamonds, he's wearing a titanium band.

I'm not wearing my wedding right this second because it's too tight on my finger. Not sure if it's weight, or because I'm on creatine AND eating a ton of sunflower seeds so I think my finger might be a bit swollen. Painful to take off and put on so it's sitting on my sink for now.

Do fingers get fatter?

Jack's Uncle · 19 July 2011, 07:30 AM

Platinum is great, but I don't think you should to go through Tiffany's to get it. You're basically paying extra simply because of that blue box it comes in when no one would ever know the difference anyway.

I wear a 4.5mm platinum ring that cost me about $1100 in the States, and I think the same ring goes for about $1900 at Tiffany's.

In any event, congratulations on your pending nuptuals.

RolexPete32 · 19 July 2011, 07:34 AM

One idea. We went with custom work. Everything was custom. We had a designer in town do all the work and it did not cost as much as some might think.

SLRdude · 19 July 2011, 07:42 AM

I had a tungsten band similar to the one here, but the polished areas were platinum.

Hypermotard · 19 July 2011, 10:52 AM

Just picked up a matte platinum band from blue nile and at a little over 18 gr in weight its wicked value and quality

redcalx · 20 July 2011, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Well, I did end up going with this one:

http://nl.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item....ri+-ni+0-t+-k+

Tried a few others on, looked around a few other places, but despite the price, this one felt 'right'. I'll have it next Thursday, and then we leave for Greece on Friday.

I'll be sure to post some pictures :)

Cheers, everyone!

Grumpy Badger · 20 July 2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redcalx

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Well, I did end up going with this one:

http://nl.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item....ri+-ni+0-t+-k+

Tried a few others on, looked around a few other places, but despite the price, this one felt 'right'. I'll have it next Thursday, and then we leave for Greece on Friday.

I'll be sure to post some pictures :)

Cheers, everyone!

Great! Good luck, buddy!

salem65 · 20 July 2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redcalx

Hey All,

My girlfriend and I are getting married in 2 weeks (in Santorini no less!) and we are now looking for my wedding band. We live in Amsterdam so there's not an abundance of jewelers to select from here. We looked at Tiffany and Cartier yesterday, and I found this:

http://nl.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item....ri+-ni+0-t+-k+

I like that quite a bit. It's simple, modern, elegant, and the polish matches my Daytona which I quite like.

My question is.. is it silly to spend so much on something so simple, and I'm wondering if any of you have recommendations of other jewelers (on or offline) that you prefer.

Cheers!

Jonathan

Excellent choice on a band. I have the 4mm version and love it. It will develop a nice patina on it. At first I was worried the sharp edges would be a problem, but I actually like the feel of it.

tattooedfagin · 20 July 2011, 07:45 PM

White Gold goes well with DSSD's

Lion · 20 July 2011, 09:00 PM

Very nice...the ring you picked out and here's to a long and prosperous marriage and partnership. If someday you plan on getting new rings find a jeweler you like who makes custom jewelry. This way you and your wife have unique rings!!!

17 July 2011, 08:06 PM	#1
redcalx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Amsterdam Watch: GMTIIc/SS Daytona Posts: 171	Looking for advice on Wedding Bands Hey All, My girlfriend and I are getting married in 2 weeks (in Santorini no less!) and we are now looking for my wedding band. We live in Amsterdam so there's not an abundance of jewelers to select from here. We looked at Tiffany and Cartier yesterday, and I found this: http://nl.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item....ri+-ni+0-t+-k+ I like that quite a bit. It's simple, modern, elegant, and the polish matches my Daytona which I quite like. My question is.. is it silly to spend so much on something so simple, and I'm wondering if any of you have recommendations of other jewelers (on or offline) that you prefer. Cheers! Jonathan

17 July 2011, 10:52 PM	#2
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	My ring is from Cartier and I love it! Being such a simple design, you might be able to find an independent jeweler that has something similar for less $. You pay for the name... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

18 July 2011, 03:35 AM	#3
Rbdport "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 484	Look at jamesallen.com. Hubby and I were married with simple gold bands. We've put on some pounds over 27 years so we recently got new bands. I'm wearing diamonds, he's wearing a titanium band. __________________ Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough~Mark Twain

18 July 2011, 07:46 AM	#11
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	This guy is just a few miles from where I live. Their stuff is amazing! My Long Haired General has a few of his necklaces. We have absolutely no intention of getting married but, if I did, the only ring I would consider is one of his pattern welded (technique used on old sword blades) ones on the front page og the link. http://www.thecelticgoldsmith.com/ __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

18 July 2011, 03:35 PM	#16
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Platinum does not lose any material when scratched, then subsequently polished. Gold loses material in both instances. Can't go wrong with a platinum Tiffany wedding band. And if you should ever lose it, it's not hard to replace and the missus should be none the wiser..... __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

18 July 2011, 03:46 AM	#4
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I have a Tiffany's platinum wedding ring and I love the design and it is made extremely well. It is something you have for life so it really isn't that expensive in the grand scheme of things especially when you compare it to the ring we buy our wives. http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item...ri+-ni+0-t+-k+

18 July 2011, 03:55 AM	#5
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	White gold bands are simple and elegant.

18 July 2011, 04:01 AM	#6
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Don't get platinum, get white gold. My platinum wedding band was only good when it was new, it is a real scratch magnet. From what I heard white gold holds up much better in terms of scratches. Congrats!

18 July 2011, 04:24 AM	#8
TokenEcho "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: San Diego Watch: 126711 CHNR Posts: 6	Tiffany's will polish their Platinum bands for free anytime you reqest it, so I suggest the Milgrain 6mm. Perfect match for the GMTIIc/SS.

18 July 2011, 05:51 AM	#9
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	I picked up my white gold band from a pawn shop for a couple of bucks over scrap, back when gold was cheap. Gave about 80.00 for it at the time. Sorry my advice stinks.

18 July 2011, 06:32 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I suggest platinum Tiffany band. Very understated and durable. Besides, I only wear SS watches, so this was the perfect choice!

18 July 2011, 07:50 AM	#12
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	long haired general :-) Cartier by far over Tiffany. Tiffany is in too many malls now. Carties is timeless. Otherwise try blue nile? ALOT of friends of mine in diamond business use that website for their own purchases.

18 July 2011, 11:42 AM	#14
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	You can't go wrong with an plain band. My platinum band is from Cartier. If you like gold, get gold. If you like platinum, get platinum. But whatever you do, don't get a white gold band.

18 July 2011, 12:26 PM	#15
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Congrats. Over the course of a lifetime, you're really not spending that much. And I'm a platinum guy myself (love the weight). Check out the selection on Bluenile.com. And just a suggestion - I would go for the 'comfort fit' option whenever possible. http://www.bluenile.com/wedding-ring...mage&oid1=2618

18 July 2011, 11:04 PM	#19
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	I have a custom platinum band, it is a scratch magnet and weighs a lot for ring of its size. I am not bothered about scratches, its nice and shiney on the inside. __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

19 July 2011, 06:00 AM	#20
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Honestly I'm getting married next summer and I think I'm getting a plain titanium band for around $100. I don't like rings at all and I don't care to have a cheap durable band. My Fiance has a nice platinum engagement ring but not for me. She has had it 6 months and its already scratched up. I like fancy watches, cars, and boats but could careless what my wedding band is made of. A few of the guys I hang out with have titanium bands and like them.

19 July 2011, 07:30 AM	#22
Jack's Uncle "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Joseph Location: nyc Watch: SubC Posts: 187	Platinum is great, but I don't think you should to go through Tiffany's to get it. You're basically paying extra simply because of that blue box it comes in when no one would ever know the difference anyway. I wear a 4.5mm platinum ring that cost me about $1100 in the States, and I think the same ring goes for about $1900 at Tiffany's. In any event, congratulations on your pending nuptuals.

19 July 2011, 07:34 AM	#23
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	One idea. We went with custom work. Everything was custom. We had a designer in town do all the work and it did not cost as much as some might think.

19 July 2011, 07:42 AM	#24
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I had a tungsten band similar to the one here, but the polished areas were platinum. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

19 July 2011, 10:52 AM	#25
Hypermotard Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 20	Just picked up a matte platinum band from blue nile and at a little over 18 gr in weight its wicked value and quality

20 July 2011, 04:19 PM	#26
redcalx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Amsterdam Watch: GMTIIc/SS Daytona Posts: 171	Thanks for the advice everyone! Well, I did end up going with this one: http://nl.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item....ri+-ni+0-t+-k+ Tried a few others on, looked around a few other places, but despite the price, this one felt 'right'. I'll have it next Thursday, and then we leave for Greece on Friday. I'll be sure to post some pictures :) Cheers, everyone!

20 July 2011, 09:00 PM	#30
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Very nice...the ring you picked out and here's to a long and prosperous marriage and partnership. If someday you plan on getting new rings find a jeweler you like who makes custom jewelry. This way you and your wife have unique rings!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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