VANBRUUN guide
THE ETERNITY RING
CREATE YOUR UNIQUE PROMISE WITH AN ETERNITY RING
Let diamonds and gemstones set the tone for your love for each other. An engagement ring represents the eternal promise you have made together as a partnership. With this ring you can express the infinity of your love for each other. Create meaningful memories with an eternity ring, the symbol of eternal love and timeless elegance.
WHAT IS AN ETERNITY RING?
An eternity ring is a diamond ring where diamonds are set side by side along the band. An eternity ring is a popular choice for a wedding ring but can also be given as a memorial gift for special events such as golden weddings or other anniversaries. Whether you are looking for an eternity ring with diamonds or gemstones, it is important to know that the ring is timeless and symbolizes eternity, which is reflected in its name. Choose between the metals 18K yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, red gold, and platinum to create the ring in your style at VANBRUUN.
WHY CHOOSE AN ETERNITY RING?
Eternity rings are a popular choice for both wedding and engagement rings, and VANBRUUN offers a wide variety of styles to choose from. An eternity ring often features diamonds around the entire ring, but for practical and cost reasons, there are several other variations available. Our rings are made from high-quality materials and are expertly crafted to provide exceptional beauty and durability that lasts for generations. Choose an eternity ring to symbolize your promise to each other and celebrate your shared future together.
HOW TO WEAR AN ETERNITY RING?
If it is an engagement or wedding ring, it is worn on the left ring finger, at least if you are in Sweden. In some countries, such as Denmark and Germany, the rings are worn on the right hand. If it is a ring that you wear simply as jewelry, there are no strict rules regarding which finger an eternity ring should be worn on. In that case, you can wear and combine it as you wish.
.jpg)
CAN AN ETERNITY RING BE USED AS AN ENGAGEMENT RING?
Of course, an eternity ring can be used as an engagement ring. The deep symbolism behind the ring makes it highly appreciated as both an engagement and wedding ring by many. Many choose eternity rings as a beautiful symbol of their engagement due to its significance and elegance.
THE DESIGN OF THE ETERNITY RING
As mentioned, an eternity ring often features diamonds around the entire ring, but for practical and cost reasons, there are several other variations. The half-eternity ring is our most common model, where the diamonds extend around half of the ring, but there are also other variations such as quarter, third, and three-quarter eternity rings.
It is advantageous to choose an eternity ring that does not have diamonds all the way around when considering future adjustment possibilities. A ring with diamonds around the entire band leaves no room for resizing, and often the ring would need to be completely remade. However, in some cases with very small adjustments, it might still be possible.
Settings
In addition to the number of diamonds, there are several different ways the diamonds can be set, known as settings. How the diamonds are set not only affects the appearance of the ring but also its properties, as some settings are more secure than others. The most common settings for eternity rings are channel setting, prong setting, bezel setting, and pavé setting. We have noticed a high demand for prong-set eternity rings.
From the left: Channel set eternity band, claw set eternity band and grain set eternity band.
Metals
All our eternity rings are available in 18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, 18K rose gold, 18K red gold, platinum, and palladium. Platinum is always preferred if you want rings that are silver-colored, as these metals are harder and thus hold the diamonds in a more secure "grip." The durability and maintenance are also positively affected by the properties of these two metals.
Diamond cut
Eternity rings are usually set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, but princess-cut diamonds are also quite common. Besides these two cuts, we offer a wide variety of different designs. Do you want to create an unique eternity ring? No task is too big or too small for us, and we are more than happy to help you custom-design your eternity ring.
Why are there holes under the diamonds of the ring?
We often get asked why there are holes under the diamonds in an eternity ring and what purpose they serve. We have chosen to have holes in all our eternity rings except for the full eternity rings, as a full eternity ring cannot be engraved with holes. The reasons for having holes in an eternity ring are often several; the diamonds usually stay in place better, and dirt that gets under the diamonds has somewhere to go if there are holes. If the ring doesn't have holes, it can be more aesthetically pleasing and reduce the risk of dirt getting into the ring.
THE HISTORY OF THE ETERNITY RING
Just like a wedding and engagement ring, an eternity ring is a symbol of eternal love. Traditionally, the ring is given by a man to his woman to mark a significant event in their lives, such as a wedding anniversary or the birth of a child. The oldest known eternity rings were found in Egypt and are about 4,000 years old. The ancient Egyptians did not use eternity rings as commemorative gifts but solely to show love and appreciation. The rings then consisted of a simple metal band with mounted stones or gems.
In the 19th century, eternity rings evolved, and rings with crystal and glass were made instead. The ring that we today call the eternity ring, in various types of gold, platinum, or palladium with set diamonds, first appeared in the 1960s.
