Rings are commonly used as gifts that symbolize strong sentiments and emotions for another person. The eternity ring is one of the rings that symbolize endless and undying love. While engagement rings are common expressions of love, some people replace the typical engagement ring with eternity rings.
Here are the differences between the two:
Price
Though engagement rings are quite expensive, eternity rings are generally much costlier as they have more of precious stones. This often prompts the elite to replace an engagement ring with an eternity ring. Usually jewelers don’t keep stocks of eternity rings as they can’t be resized easily, especially the full eternity rings. Most often eternity rings are tailor made.
Types of eternity rings
Generally, eternity rings come in two types: the full ring and the half ring. A full eternity rings are costlier as it comes with stones covering the entire surface of the ring. People not in the habit of wearing jewelry may not feel very comfortable wearing a full eternity ring as all its sides are covered with stones.
The half eternity ring is more popular and less expensive as only half the band is studded with stones. Jewelers usually keep it in stock, as its underside can be adjustede for its size. It’s difficult to change the size of full eternity ring because it requires removal or addition of stones.
Stones
Though there are no specific rules for the kind of stones to be used in eternity rings, the most often used precious stones are the diamonds, as they symbolize undying love, being one of the hardest known materials.
Other stones that may be used are emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. An equally important feature is the cut of the stone. Square cuts allowing easier setting on eternity rings is very popular. Eternity rings are often made of platinum, which is again among the hardest known metals.
Buying Eternity Rings
When considering eternity rings, the most important factor is to have your stones certified, as certification ensures reselling of jewelry at almost the same or better price. Look for a jeweler who allows you to choose the stones, metal and design for the ring. Further, make sure that it fits you perfectly as its resizing is difficult and expensive. Many consider it bad luck to sell eternity rings that have been used as engagement rings.
Traditionally, eternity rings are chosen as gifts to display undying love, but these could also be chosen as gifts for other occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.
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