When you think of a symbol that represents everlasting love between a couple or relationship, the first thing that comes to mind is a diamond eternity ring. Eternity rings have been worn throughout history to celebrate special occasions such as wedding anniversaries to birthdays.
Eternity rings are meant to be cherished for years to come as it's a gift that reflects eternal love for your marriage or relationship. That’s why it’s important when you consider buying an eternity ring for your wife that it reflects their personal style. By taking this into account, it means that she’ll never want to take the eternity ring off her finger.
If you’re stuck on choosing the perfect eternity ring to signal your love and commitment for your partner, Diamond Quarter can help make this process easier for you. Our guide will give you the information you need so that you buy a ring that celebrates a special occasion in both your lives.
What is an eternity ring?
Eternity rings (also known as infinity rings) are a piece of jewellery that has a circular metal band that’s surrounded by diamonds or gemstones. When it comes to what the eternity ring represents, it’s about a never ending love and commitment between two people.
When it comes to the origins behind eternity rings, it goes back more than 4,000 years ago when the Ancient Egyptians first wore them. The circle of the eternity ring worn by an Ancient Egyptian was a powerful symbol that represented eternity. Early eternity ring designs featured either a snake swallowing its own tail or a simple metal band with a stone.
The meaning behind an eternity ring
Eternity rings can hold as much meaning as a wedding or engagement ring as the tradition behind giving your partner an eternity ring goes back thousands of years. One meaning that can be used for this ring is the circle of life in which the ring is given to the couple when they welcome their first child into the world.
When it comes to the modern meaning behind an eternity ring, it’s given to your partner as a re-expression of your love and commitment towards her. If it’s the fifth anniversary that you’ve been together as a couple, then it’s worth giving your partner an eternity ring.
At Diamond Quarter, we have a wide variety of eternity rings for you to choose from our collection. If you are looking for an ethical alternative to a natural diamond, our lab grown diamond eternity rings are a great gift to show your eternal love to your wife.
When do you traditionally give an eternity ring?
Eternity rings are traditionally given as a present to celebrate a major milestone in a marriage or romantic relationship. While eternity rings are given to celebrate wedding anniversaries spanning five years or more, it’s more common to give eternity rings for various special occasions.
Celebrating retirement, Valentine’s Day, the birth of a child and birthdays are just a few special occasions where an eternity ring is given as a gift in modern times. It makes this type of ring an extremely versatile gift that signifies eternal love for your wife or relationship with a close family member or friend.
Half Eternity or Full Eternity Ring?
When it comes to choosing the right eternity ring to give as a gift to someone special in your life, there are two options to choose from, half eternity or full eternity. It ultimately depends on what style you want to go for, as well as the type of occasions your partner is likely to wear the ring.
Before we look at the two eternity ring styles, it’s worth noting what both half eternity and full eternity ring styles are first.
Half eternity rings
Half eternity rings feature diamonds that are fitted halfway around the circumference of the ring. The diamonds are situated usually around the face of the ring’s band, thus making it less susceptible to daily wear and tear when worn on a daily basis.
When it comes to choosing a wedding ring, half eternity rings are a popular choice among couples. It means that the wearer gets the full eternity look without having to be worried about the ring getting damaged overtime.
Half eternity rings are more affordable than their full eternity counterparts, thus making it a great choice if you are looking for an eternity ring on a budget. The other benefit of a half eternity ring is that they are easy to resize, which means that you can continue to wear the ring for the rest of your life.
Full eternity rings
Unlike a half eternity ring where the diamonds are halfway around the ring, a full eternity ring features diamonds going all the way around the band. A full eternity ring oozes luxury, thus making it great to wear for birthdays and other special occasions.
If you see someone wearing a full eternity ring, you’ll be able to notice its dazzling sparkle on the wearer’s finger. This type of eternity ring works very well with various engagement and wedding ring styles, thus making it the perfect gift to give to your partner on your wedding anniversary.
Full eternity rings are more expensive than their half eternity counterparts as it can be extremely difficult to resize this type of ring. If you choose a full eternity ring, make sure that the ring you choose is the right size as most full eternity rings cannot be resized once they’ve been made.
Ultimately, it comes down to your preference and style when it comes to choosing the eternity ring style that’s right for your partner or close friend or family member.
How to wear an eternity ring
The most common way to wear an eternity ring is on the fourth finger (ring finger) on your left hand, above your engagement and wedding ring. It’s completely up to you when it comes to how you wear your eternity ring as there are no set rules to wearing this piece of jewellery.
While you may want to wear your eternity ring on top of your wedding ring, others may opt to wear their eternity ring on their right hand. You should avoid wearing your eternity ring on your little finger, index finger or thumb as it’ll increase the risk of the ring getting damaged.
Conclusion
We hope this guide has made it easier for you when it comes to choosing the perfect eternity ring to give to your partner or someone special in your life. By taking this information into account, it’ll ensure that you choose the right eternity ring that symbolises your eternal love to your wife or someone special in your life.
If you are wondering where to start with choosing the perfect eternity ring, our team of experts at Diamond Quarter can help. You can book an appointment at our Birmingham Jewellery Quarter showroom, where an expert will be able to answer any questions you have around our eternity ring collection.