Thanks, DJM! I want to address this, however I am about to take DS to swim practice. Here are some QUICK thoughts...
No, the rings styles don't match. However:
1) I think it is fair to say that you prefer contemporary designs over all others for yourself. I remember everyone going around, and around, and around for quite sometime here trying to determine the "perfect" ring style and design for you. Also, I remember that you were absolute in your likes and dislikes; you were remarkably consistent. Smooth and contemporary. And, you wanted a long, thin, yellow baguette.
2) I remember being surprised at the time because your style preference seems quite different from your wife's style preference.
3) Mrs. DMJ's jewelry (at least the jewelry pieces that I know or remember) has NOT been smooth or contemporary in style. Instead, her look has been traditional and often textured. A little classic with a twist. Quite elegant as well.
4) Knowing we have two people who KNOW and APPRECIATE each other's styles, I think it is completely appropriate to have two differently styles rings.
5) The LONG TALL YELLOW STEP-CUT DIAMONDS tie the two rings together.
6) I can't see Mrs DJM wearing a ring in your style and being ultimately satisfied, and I can't see you wearing a ring in her style and being ultimately satisfied. So, given that each ring/style is PERFECT for each wearer, I think this is as good a match as we are going to get here. To speak in a language that I KNOW you understand, DJM, it's like in home design... the theory is: if you collect what you like, even if the styles of your collected objects are disparate, because YOU like each piece, ultimately, they will all sit comfortably alongside one another. YOU are the link. In this case, YOU and your understanding of what ticks each of your boxes, is the link. The yellow step cuts act as another, important, visual link.
7) I give you BIG KUDOS for understanding and embracing Mrs. DJM's taste, while not giving-up on your own.
This is hastily written, and certainly open to criticism... however, I've got to run... late as usual... perhaps I can explain better from the car once I get DS to the pool (I'll have two HOURS to sit in the parking lot).
Just my take on things.
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