6th August 2024
Eternity rings are symbolic pieces of gold, silver or platinum jewellery, typically given as a gift to signify everlasting love and commitment between partners. These rings are often made with diamonds because diamonds are known for their hardness and durability, symbolizing an unbreakable and eternal bond. Furthermore, diamonds have long been associated with love, purity, and beauty, making them the perfect gemstone for such a significant piece of jewellery.
The tradition of giving eternity rings can be traced back nearly 4,000 years to ancient Egypt. Although they did not use diamonds, the Egyptians exchanged ‘rings of love,’ symbolising eternity, with the hole in the centre representing a gateway. The modern concept of eternity rings as we know them today started gaining popularity in the 20th century, becoming a way to celebrate significant anniversaries or milestones in a relationship, such as the birth of a child.
There are two main types of diamond eternity rings available: full eternity rings and half eternity rings.
A full eternity ring is set with stones, usually diamonds, all the way around the band, making it a symbol of never-ending love.
Conversely, a half-eternity ring has stones set only on the face of the band.
Both styles offer their own benefits. Full-eternity rings are often considered more luxurious due to the continuous line of diamonds, but they can be more expensive and less comfortable for some people to wear due to the gems around the entire band. Half-eternity rings are typically more practical for everyday wear, more comfortable, and easier to resize if necessary.
Affordable diamond eternity and half-eternity rings can be purchased from various retailers, both online and in physical jewellery stores.
Online Retailers such as Diamond Jewelry United offer a wide selection of diamond anniversary rings, including half-eternity rings with clarity-enhanced diamonds. Clarity-enhanced diamonds are natural diamonds that have undergone treatment to improve their apparent clarity, making them a more budget-friendly option for consumers looking for the beauty of natural diamonds without the high price tag associated with flawless stones.
High-street Jewelry Stores usually offer a selection of diamond eternity rings. However, as physical stores have higher overhead costs, you can expect the prices to be up to three times higher than when buying online. The obvious advantage of purchasing a ring from a brick-and-mortar store is that you can try it first.
While at Diamond Jewelry United, we don’t have a shop or showrooms to keep our prices low; we offer appointments in our office in London, should customers wish to view and try the ring.
Furthermore, we offer free resizing, 60-day returns, a lifetime warranty on the durability of the diamonds, and a one-year warranty on the ring setting.
