The Tradition of Eternity Rings

The glimmering eternity ring or eternity band is a stunningly beautiful ring form. These rings normally have stones all through the band and seem to go on forever. Eternity rings are a very popular design and very often used for special occasions including weddings and engagements. This endless circle of gleaming stones symbolizes more that what a solitaire ring does. This ring represents the eternal bond of love which two people have promised to each other. They hope of have a deep bond of love with commitment that will be strong through the ages.

Eternity rings have a row of gemstones along the entire circumference of the band and these gemstones are usually identical to each other. The metal is not a focus in this ring and the gemstones are highlighted in the best possible way. Eternity bands are made of precious as well as semi precious stones. These rings also have gemstones like rubies, emeralds, diamonds and sapphires. The diamond eternity bands are the most famous and used most commonly. Since the diamond is touted to be forever it becomes a perfect companion for the concept of eternity bands. It is believed that the first diamond eternity ring was created by DeBeers around 1960 and has been a hit product ever since.

Evidence has been found which shows that the unique eternity rings may date back to the Egyptian era. Interestingly even though at that time these rings were not used a wedding rings they still were used as a token of love and eternal life. Jewelleries have been found from that era which shows rings with stones along its entire circumference. In the ancient times a popular design was a snake holding on to its own tail.

In today’s world however you can make stunning bands of eternity rings with diamonds and other precious stones. The metal of the eternity band can also be chosen by you. You can customize the band, use stones of different colour, and get gemstones of the size you like. In recent times the men like to use the eternity ring for milestone anniversaries rather than for marriages. Sometimes men also gift an eternity ring to their wives when they have their first baby, this is done to signify their own circle of life. This ring is also considered as first choice in case of marriage anniversaries since it can signify the years spent together.

I believe eternity rings will continue to be a hot favorite due to their beauty, significance and charm in the future too.