Diamond Eternity Rings UK

As the name alludes, full eternity rings represent eternal love - or anything that matters to you, lasting a lifetime and beyond. Also referred to as infinity rings, the continuation of diamonds, or other precious gemstones, around the band represents the idea of having no beginning and no end; it is infinite.

Whilst an eternity ring can be symbolic or celebratory for your own unique meaning, they are typically given for celebrations of love, from one partner to another. This could be an anniversary, a promise ring, the birth of a child - you may even choose to propose with an eternity ring. More recently, eternity rings often are self-gifted to celebrate personal achievements and self-worth!

Eternity style rings that aren’t set with diamonds right around the band can easily be resized - these are usually eternity rings with 40%, 50% or 60% diamond coverage. This is because there is enough plain band for the goldsmith to alter the size. Full diamond eternity rings, and eternity rings with diamond coverage over 60% typically can’t be resized for this reason, and if the size isn’t quite right, the ring may need to be remade. If you’re giving a diamond eternity ring as a gift and aren’t completely sure of your partner’s ring size, you may want to take this into consideration.

Diamond eternity rings can be worn on any finger, although they are typically worn on the left hand ring finger when given as a token of love. This way, they sit alongside or in place of an engagement ring and wedding ring. That said, there are a number of reasons for choosing a diamond eternity ring, so the finger you wear it on depends on your own take!

A full eternity ring features a complete band of diamonds - but of course, diamonds certainly aren’t cheap! Although melee diamonds, the small diamonds set into eternity rings, are significantly less expensive than the diamonds you’ll find set in engagement rings, the costs can add up. One way to reduce the cost of your diamond eternity band is to only feature diamonds around part of the band: usually either 40%, 50% or 60% of the ring. This way, it will still have all the charm of a full eternity ring when you view your hand from above.

Although diamond jewellery is typically considered the realm of women's, contemporary jewellers like us are seeing men wanting to incorporate the diamonds into their own designs. Men’s eternity rings can be a beautiful interpretation of a promise ring, engagement ring or wedding band. Just like women’s eternity rings, men’s rings can feature classic, colourless diamonds, or more unique choices like black diamonds, grey diamonds and sapphires.

At Queensmith, we create our eternity rings in a number of metal options, including platinum, white gold, rose gold and yellow gold. Our gold eternity rings are crafted in 18k gold.

If you’re planning to wear your eternity ring next to another ring, make sure they’re made of the same metal. Gold and white gold eternity rings shouldn’t be worn next to platinum eternity rings, as the gold is a little softer and will be worn down by the platinum over time.

Eternity rings are a traditional gift on your first wedding anniversary, and are a beautiful addition alongside you engagement ring and wedding ring. Diamonds are traditionally given for 60th wedding anniversaries, and an eternity ring can be a popular choice for this too.

Many couples don't just limit eternity rings to anniversaries; an eternity ring is a beautiful way to mark the birth of your children.