Diamond Engagement Rings - An Overview to Smart Buying

The giving of an eternity ring or an anniversary ring as some call it, symbolises the ongoing commitment and love by one person to another, the eternity ring is often presented after 3, 5 or 7 years, and is usually in the form of a yellow gold or white gold ring, set with 3, 5, 7 or more Diamonds, each one representing one year of marriage or partnership.

Jewellery Ring Design

Although generally designed with the Diamonds in a straight row, there are no hard and fast rules, and there are some terrific design's with random clusters as well. The Diamonds can be set across the finger, along the finger or even right around the band, forming a continuous row of Diamonds, but one should keep in mind that continuously set rings are near impossible to resize, so if you have one of these, it's best to stay slim.

Some eternity ring designs may have spaces in between the stones, or use other types of gemstones between the Diamonds, creating interesting jewellery designs. To provide a better balance, eternity rings may be done in multiple rows or in bands, just like some of the pieces at Bee Jewellery. Of course, the final design will have a lot of bearing on the cost of the ring.

Gem Settings in Rings

Stones may be held in place by metal clasp or prongs, but these days channel set eternity rings, where each diamond is invisibly held on each side by a fine gold rail, are all the rage. Traditional claw set eternity rings are still popular and offer the jeweller more options and ways to highlight the exquisite gems. last but not least there is the classic pave set eternity ring, where many often smaller stones are set side by side directly into a gold band, this setting has its name from the french word "Pave" which means path, because the path in the olden days was paved with cobblestones laid side by side in much the same way. Skilled jewellers often use a combination of several setting styles to create their masterpieces.

Gemstone Shapes to suit Rings

Popular shapes and cuts for Diamond anniversary rings are, the round brilliant cut, and square princess cut diamonds, because of their symmetrical and proportional size, as well as their superior lustre, but there are no hard and fast rules, when it comes to designing jewellery, and the Diamond eternity ring which lights your fire, may be entirely different.

Wearing Diamond Eternity Rings

As with any type of jewelry or accessory, how one wears and styles with an eternity ring is a matter of personal choice. Tradition dictates, however, that this ring should be usually worn on the same finger as the wedding and engagement rings. But some women wear eternity rings on the third finger, perhaps to avoid the clutter. Modern designs of today also have only half the uniformed gemstones on the circumference. The idea behind the ring is still there, but price and wearability differs.

Regardless of how an eternity ring is worn or designed, the piece makes such an important symbol and declaration for couples who promise their love for each other forever.