Bridal Jewelry Store
Q.We've been out looking at rings. We've found many rings that we both think are "nice." There are plain bands with etchings all the way around, or patterns. There are braids, or other intermixtures of metals. There are inset stones, graceful items with 4 curved sides, bands that have been hammered all over. Wide bands. Narrow bands. Thick and heavy. Thin and flimsy. Even one that looks like a washer from a hardware store--we call it the Home Depot ring. What we haven't found is anything other than a few plain gold bands that both of us can imagine we'll find intriguing and aesthetic when we are pushing 80--what we call the 50 year test. Yet we would both like something artistically inspired, and something that will continue to be inspirational. Is THE RING out there, just waiting for us to espy it in an obscure display case at the 47th jewelry store we straggle into? If we decide to get a ring that we both like, but don't *love*, will we grow to love it, or will we wish we had chosen more wisely? Or perhaps we should concentrate on choosing the right plain gold band, which would be better than what we've seen thus far, but not our ephemeral dream ring. What are the experiences of other ring wearers or ring shoppers? And why are the salespeople in jewelry stores so damn obsequious?
A.Have you considered finding a reputable jeweler who will make your rings to order? We have a very old and wonderful jewelry store in Louisville (Seng!!) that worked with my fiance to make my engagement ring (I had given him an over-all idea of what I wanted, and he and the jeweler came up with the final product--gorgeous!) and they are going to make a band to fit it, since a regular band won't. We have looked at rings for my fiance (he STILL hasn't settled on one yet!) and while he was getting sized and chatting with one saleslady, the owner (I presume) showed me all of the men's wedding bands and he pointed out ones that he created, plus some ideas and modifications he was willing to do for us, if we so chose. So, unless you want to come down here and order your rings , try to get recommendations from satisfied customers in your area--or, like you said, go from store to store trying to find good, decent and creative people to make you rings that are unique and tasteful that will please you for 50+ years.
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