Eternity Rings have become increasingly popular as wedding rings in western society, because they are a fancier, more elaborate illustration of the eternal love symbolism of the wedding band itself. An eternity wedding ring almost always includes diamonds, either as the only stones used or as part of a pattern alternating diamonds with other precious gems such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, or another gem that might have significance to the couple like a birthstone or good luck symbol. The stones in an eternity ring are generally channel set, which means that they are recessed as an inlay pattern within a wedding band rather than help into place by the prong settings seen on other rings. They are usually set in traditional bands of yellow or white 14kt or 18kt, but titanium, tungsten, and Platinum Eternity Rings are widely available as well.
There are two basic types of Eternity Rings, full eternity rings and half eternity rings. The gems of a full eternity ring completely encircle the band with stones in the same size and cut, for the look of a continuous pattern. These rings are the most beautiful, valuable, and symbolic as eternity rings go, though they can be difficult to resize due to the specific size and number of stones required to properly fill the channels and maintain the order. A half eternity ring, though not as valuable or dramatic, still makes a beautiful impression with a pattern or stones set into half of the band, the top portion worn at the back of the hand. This works out because this portion is usually the only part anyone else sees or pays attention to, and a smooth band on the underside of the finger makes the ring slightly more comfortable to wear. With this particular version, the gems are set to only encircle the visible half of the band. They cost less than full eternity rings which make them a good option if a full one is outside your means, you wear a large size of ring, and so forth. They are also easier to size since no refitting or adding of gems is required; a jeweler will simply break and resolder the plain interior section of the band as usual.
Diamond eternity rings for men are a growing trend, as either wedding rings to be worn on the day of the wedding and thereafter, and given by women to their husbands as anniversary gifts or “upgrades” to simpler wedding bands on a special occasion like a holiday or birthday.
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Keep in mind that when choosing a metal for your wedding band, it’s good to take the time to research all of your options. Not many consumers take the time to do this, and relying on a store to give you 100% accurate information may not be a good thing to do.
I am a BIG fan of platinum. When you compare the weight of platinum to other metals, you can feel a difference. Platinum is a heavier metal that will hold together. When you refinish a piece of platinum jewelry, its mass is hardly affected, as the metal is actually pushed back into place when scuffed. So when you scratch a platinum wedding band, platinum is not actually taken away from the ring – it’s just moved around a bit. Therefore, a platinum wedding band can be repeatedly refinished to almost continually look like new. Not a bad deal at all!
However, I do understand why people buy wedding bands made in titanium and tungsten. They are cool looking metals, and feel interesting as well. But because neither metal can be sized, you should stay away from buffets and ice cream should you buy an alternative metal wedding band.
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