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#3189 - 03/23/03 10:02 AM Pros and Cons of Euro Shank?
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Hi all. I'm trying to decide between an e-ring with plain shank and an e-ring with Euro shank. Tried the Euro shank on for a few minutes and it was pretty comfortable, but I've never owned one. What are the pros and cons of the Euro shank?


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#3190 - 03/23/03 10:13 AM Re: Pros and Cons of Euro Shank?
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If you are getting a large stone mounted it it, it's a good idea. The euro shank prevents the ring from spinning on your finger. A definate plus if your fingers shrink in the cold weather!

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#3191 - 03/23/03 10:24 AM Re: Pros and Cons of Euro Shank?
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How large is large, DA?


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#3192 - 03/23/03 11:31 AM Re: Pros and Cons of Euro Shank?
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I'm not talking carat weight, but mm size. I would think over 8mm it would be a good idea.

But hey! That's just my OPINION. I personally hate it when my ring spins...especially if I have a matching band.

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#3193 - 05/30/03 11:18 AM Re: Pros and Cons of Euro Shank?
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I likewise hate my ring to spin and sit lop sided. I have the euro shank and it definitely helps. I have a 2 ct princess asha.


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#3194 - 05/30/03 03:56 PM Re: Pros and Cons of Euro Shank?
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Though I like the look of a Euro shank, I don't find it particularly comfortable. The corners of the Euro shank protrude into my hand and finger action just enough to annoy me slightly. To summarize: It isn't terrible, but I wouldn't choose it again.

The most comfortable ring I ever tried was one in which the INSIDE was squared slightly to more closely resemble a natural finger shape. The outside was the traditional circle. Absolutely no spin on a very heavy ring.


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#3195 - 10/09/04 03:48 PM Re: Pros and Cons of Euro Shank? [Re: bestwishes]
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anymore opinions on euroshank? i find the discussion so far quite interesting...


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#3196 - 10/09/04 09:00 PM Re: Pros and Cons of Euro Shank? [Re: sbj4115]
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I found a Euroshank felt odd for about a week, and then got used to it. I think they are a good idea, especially for a high profile or large stoned ring. You can always have it polished off if you decide you really don't like it, but I think that you'll probably get used to it quickly.


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#3197 - 10/10/04 05:20 AM Re: Pros and Cons of Euro Shank? [Re: sbj4115]
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anymore opinions on euroshank? i find the discussion so far quite interesting...



Well, I have had the euro shank and they don't bother me. But I am a "spinner". I often spin my rings with my thumb while just sitting, like in the car. Wierd I know, huh? The euro shank makes it difficult to do. ROFLMAO at myself!! So I prefer a rounded shank.

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#3198 - 10/11/04 11:41 AM Re: Pros and Cons of Euro Shank? [Re: DiamLady]
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Oh DiamondLady, that is quite funny! "Dang ring won't SPIN!!!"


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