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When you hear the words 'eternity ring',an instant association is formed - a ring encompassing the dream of everlasting love. For centuries, eternity rings have been worn symbolizing love that endures and thrives through every chapter of life. This timelessly sparkling band of diamonds whispers the tale that every couple longs for - the tale of forever.
In this guide, we’ll uncover everything you need to know about diamond eternity rings - their meaning, types, symbolism, how to choose the perfect one while avoiding common mistakes, and when to gift it
What Is An Eternity Ring?
A diamond eternity ring is a continuous circle of diamonds set around a precious metal such as gold or platinum. A circle symbolizes eternity and diamonds stand for love. An eternity band is this commitment of love for a lifetime.
Think of it as a loop of memories - of celebrations such as anniversaries, life achievements or simply a gift to yourself as a symbol of love and empowerment.
The Symbolism Of Eternity Ring
An eternity ring’s meaning is simply beautiful yet deeply emotional. The style of an eternity ring traces back to ancient Egypt, when a circle symbolized life’s eternal cycle. Today, the meaning remains unchanged. An eternity ring isn’t just a declaration of love, but the promise to be together for a lifetime showcasing loyalty, commitment and the yearning to spend life’s small and grand moments in each other’s company.
An eternity ring essentially doesn’t just say ‘I love you’, it says ‘This what I feel right towards you right now is true love, and I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life and beyond feeling this beautiful feeling alongside you.’
Eternity Ring Vs. Engagement Ring Vs. Wedding Band
Every ring defines something in your love life. While every ring is special, eternity rings for women are a special gift celebrating your relationship’s journey. Imagine your relationship as a trilogy - a lifetime of togetherness with the story divided in chapters. As you move through the journey, there’s one ring signifying the different phases of your relationship.
Engagement rings mark the beginning of the promise of married life together. A wedding ring is an official sealing of the promise, signifying commitment. An eternity band ring celebrates the journey - a reflection of love evolving with time.
Types Of Eternity Ring - Full or Half, Classic or Contemporary
Now that we know eternity rings represent an everlasting and unbreakable bond, let’s see the different styles of eternity rings. There are two main styles - full eternity and half eternity rings.
Full Eternity Rings
A full eternity ring is entirely wrapped with diamonds. This whole continuous band of shimmering diamonds offers a radiant and luxurious look, while also being deeply symbolic. Full eternity rings are the ultimate expression of endless love. The diamonds sparkle from every angle, looking spectacular.
This design also makes resizing challenging due to the diamonds encircling the band, which is why you may want to consider half eternity rings.
Half Eternity Rings
Half eternity rings have the beauty of full eternity rings on the top, while making resizing convenient. These rings feature diamonds only on the top half of the band. This also makes half eternity rings a more preferred choice, considering practicality. They are ideal for daily wear and easily stackable with engagement and wedding rings, adorning the finger beautifully with a line of shimmering diamonds.
Modern eternity rings are no longer limited to round-cut diamonds. With contemporary twists, eternity rings are also now designed with different cuts, such as pear, oval, and emerald cuts. Some eternity rings are also crafted with a combination of diamonds with two different cuts placed alternatively, adding a personalized touch. .
How To Choose The Perfect Eternity Ring
Choosing ‘the one’ eternity ring can be confusing. The right choice requires a combination of emotion and practicality. Here’s how to choose the perfect eternity ring:
Choose Your Metal
Your choice of metal sets the tone for the whole ring design. Eternity rings are usually made in platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and, more recently, in rose gold because of its increasing popularity. Yellow gold looks classic and warm, and is a timeless choice. Rose gold is perfect for women, representing femininity, and is also a more romantic choice.
White gold has its charisma, one that radiates luxury and sophistication, while also bringing out the brilliance of the diamond. Similarly, platinum also enhances the beauty of the diamond, while is more durable - making it perfect for daily wear.
Select The Diamond
Diamonds define the character of your ring. Focus on the 4Cs - color, cut, clarity, and carat - to know the quality of your diamond. Ensure that the diamond is IGI and SGI certified. Choose the diamond based on what you like and what suits your skin tone and the size of your fingers.
A round cut is the classic choice that you cannot go wrong with, a baguette is a sleek choice, emerald cut elevates every outfit, while an oval eternity band is one of the most preferred choice for its versatility and elegance.
Pick a Setting
One of the most common mistakes made while choosing any lab grown diamond ring is ignoring the setting of the diamond. Diamond setting affects both appearance and durability. Choose a pavé setting which features small diamonds set close for maximum sparkle to have a refined and feminine look. For enhanced shimmer, look for a prong setting which adds space for the light of a diamond to reflect more. With a continuous line of diamonds, an eternity ring is one of the most beautiful ring designs, but the durability depends majorly on your lifestyle. A bezel and a channel setting are both protective, with diamonds nestled in a way that the ring remains secure while looking sleek.
When Should You Gift An Eternity Ring
Rings have represented love and milestones for centuries. Some of the special moments to gift an eternity ring are anniversaries, birth of your child, personal achievements and vow renewals. That being said, an eternity ring, unlike an engagement and wedding ring, does not need a special occasion to be gifted, just a moment to express your unconditional love.
How To Wear An Eternity Ring
There’s no one way or right way to wear an eternity ring. It is all about your style and how you want to wear it. Traditionally, it is stacked with the engagement and wedding ring on the same finger. The order starts with the wedding ring at the bottom, the engagement ring in the middle, and the eternity ring at the very top.
You can even wear the eternity ring as a solo statement, expressing elegance while looking chic. For a more modern look, play around with mixed metals or combine different diamond cuts. Styling your eternity ring is personal and creates a unique combination.
Conclusion
An eternity ring is more than an accessory - it is an emotion set in gold and diamonds. It is not just a style statement that demands attention; it just catches the eye of everyone without seeking it. Every Lucira Jewelry eternity ring is crafted with precision, care, and love designed to reflect the love it represents.
