An eternity ring is a lady’s ring, worn on the hand, comprising a band of precious metal (usually gold) set with a continuous line of identically cut gemstones (usually diamonds) to symbolize never-ending love, usually given from a husband to his wife on the occasion of a significant anniversary.
The concept of the eternity ring was created in the 1960s by diamond merchant De Beers. Edward Jay Epstein stated that at the time the company had a secret agreement with the Soviet Union which, in return for the creation of a “single channel” controlling the world’s supply of diamonds, ‘required’ the purchase of 90-95% of the uncut gem diamonds produced by Russia. The current fashion, particularly for engagement rings, was for a single, large diamond. The Soviet gems, however, were small. To avoid stockpiling, De Beers embarked on a campaign of promotion of jewelry containing a number of small diamonds culminating in the eternity ring, which was aimed at older, married women. One campaign slogan, aimed at husbands, was “She married you for richer or poorer. Let her know how it’s going.”
Diamonds are forever, as the saying goes, and when this sentiment meets the symbolism of eternal love embodied by the wedding ring, eternity bands are the stunning result. We’ve all heard the saying “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, and this is a sentiment that makes stunning diamond eternity rings such a great choice when finding the perfect wedding ring, engagement ring, or gift.
If you are looking forward to getting a diamond eternity ring-whether as a wedding or engagement, for purely personal satisfaction, or a major investment-take note of its special characteristics aside from carefully examining the 4Cs-the cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.
Because eternity bands have to measure a specific carat weight and be available in different sizes, the diamonds that are chosen must add up to the right total carat weight, be uniformly sized, and all qualify for the desired color and clarity grades. This can be challenging depending on the number of diamonds needed to form the eternity band of that particular size.
It means forever, the diamonds go all the way around, meaning the love you have for that person is a continuous circle that never ends. When you give an eternity ring, it means that you will cherish that person for always, that nothing can break the love you two have for each other. Each diamond on the band can signify all the different moments you have already shared: first date, first kiss, year anniversary, engagement, marriage, honeymoon, and children. If your life has not lead you to accomplish all these important stages just yet, the ring can it can still hold special significance, it will mean the future you want together with that person by your side. Each time your one and only looks down at her hand she will remember all that you two together have already shared, and will continue to do so.
As the strongest substance in the world, it is little wonder that diamond rings are an eternally popular choice for the majority of engagement rings. When they are set into eternity rings the symbolism is greater still as the stones encompass the band in its entirety. It is not uncommon for eternity rings to feature two strands of stones as a symbol of partnership, a symbol which has even more significance when the strands are intertwined.
It means forever, the diamonds go all the way around, meaning the love you have for that person is a continuous circle that never ends. When you give an eternity ring, it means that you will cherish that person for always, that nothing can break the love you two have for each other. Each diamond on the band can signify all the different moments you have already shared: first date, first kiss, year anniversary, engagement, marriage, honeymoon, and children. If your life has not lead you to accomplish all these important stages just yet, the ring can it can still hold special significance, it will mean the future you want together with that person by your side. Each time your one and only looks down at her hand she will remember all that you two together have already shared, and will continue to do so.
Eternity rings are often given as the wedding band, with it raising in popularity the last couple of years. A perfect compliment to an engagement ring, its breathtaking design can also stand alone. Have you found the love of your life? Someone you love, respect and cherish? People spend their whole lives looking for that one special person, why not make sure that person knows you are always thinking of them in your life now and in your future.
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