The Meaning of Eternity Rings

Eternity rings are beautiful symbols of love that your sweetheart is sure to cherish for years to come. But what are the true meanings of eternity rings? Eternity rings are rings, usually made of gold, white gold, or platinum, that feature stones that encompass the outside of the ring all the way around. The stones most often used are diamonds. Eternity rings are used very often for wedding bands, but are becoming increasingly popular as anniversary gifts and symbolizations of many special moments in a couple’s life.

Eternity Engagement Rings

Wedding bands symbolize the eternal circle of love and life. The circle must never be broken. This is one reason that eternity rings are so popular as wedding bands. They don’t only beautifully compliment a diamond engagement ring, but they are one continuous unbreakable circle. Because of diamond placement circling the ring, you can’t size it. Cutting the band could cause you to lose stones and some believe, break the eternal circle. Eternity rings must be made to be the size that you need.

As one of the strongest substances on the planet, diamonds themselves represent eternity. Diamonds can mean undying love and devotion, loyalty, fidelity, eternal friendship, unwavering partnership and commitment. Diamonds on eternity rings represent all of these meanings in an eternal circle, essentially magnifying their meanings, continually encompassing the finger in a never-ending circle of lasting beauty.

Some people use eternity rings to symbolize various moments in their lives. Eternity rings should always symbolize something. Your special relationships, friendships and love can be forever symbolized in eternity rings.

Which One To Choose?

First, what kind of precious metal should you select? It may be obvious if you are matching an existing engagement ring. Gold has been the most popular choice in rings for centuries. Twenty four karat gold is pure gold. When purchasing eternity rings, you do not want the gold to be so soft that it bends easily. Eighteen karat gold is fairly soft, but some prefer the color of eighteen karat gold to fourteen karat. Keep in mind that the eighteen karat gold eternity rings will need to be treated with a little more care than the fourteen karat rings. If the ring you are buying will be worn every day, then fourteen karat may be a better choice for durability.

When most people talk about gold, they are referring to yellow gold, gold’s natural color. Some people prefer white gold. White gold is mixed with other metals and can have slightly different shades of yellow in it. The white gold that is the whitest is rhodium plated gold. The rhodium plating looks very nice, very shiny and very white. The white gold ring will eventually start to look more like yellow gold, and you will need to get it replated.

Platinum is the most popular choice in eternity rings today, and for good reason. Platinum is white, like white gold, but it won’t wear down and turn yellow over time like white gold. Eternity rings have small diamonds and a platinum band can really make each one count. The shine, sparkle and durability of color make platinum a very fine choice. Platinum is heavier than other metals and is sure to impress the one you love.

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