Whether you’re looking into purchasing a diamond eternity band to celebrate a milestone, anniversary, or simply to have as a staple towards your aesthetic, there are many different styles of eternity bands to choose from. Diamond eternity bands are the most timeless piece of jewelry that anyone can own. Here we’ve provided you with a guide on how to choose the perfect eternity band that suits your desires.
Different Kinds of Eternity Bands
Eternity bands can be found in endless combinations of precious metals, diamond shapes, and a plethora of different colored stones. It is always smart to explore all options before deciding on an eternity band.
Stone Cut
Diamonds and precious stones can be cut into all kinds of shapes and sizes. The most popular diamond shape in eternity bands is round brilliant. This is because it is much easier to find several round brilliant diamonds that match in size, color, clarity than it is other shaped diamonds.
Also, round brilliant cut diamonds mask imperfections and inclusions the best compared to other diamond cuts. This allows buyers to save money on high color and clarity grades without compromising the beauty of the ring.
Another popular diamond cut found in eternity bands is the emerald cut. Emerald cut eternity bands often run more expensive than the round brilliant diamonds. This is because of the difficulty there is to find emerald cut diamonds that match in color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.
The clean design of an emerald-cut eternity band compliments the hand of anyone wearing it. Paired with an emerald cut engagement ring or stacked amongst other rings, the emerald cut eternity band offers a look of luxury that never gets old.
For those looking for an in between of the emerald cut and round brilliant cut, the oval cut set diamonds eternity band is an excellent choice. The oval cut eternity band offers the long look found in emerald cut eternity bands combined with the rounded ends found in brilliant cut diamonds. This stunning design compliments hands with longer thinner fingers and like all eternity bands, the oval cut can be stacked along with almost anything.
Setting Material
There is no “right” metal option for diamond eternity bands. Every single precious metal offers a different look and aesthetic to the piece. Many like to coordinate their eternity bands’ setting to the one found on their engagement ring, but oftentimes mix-matching precious metals add flavor to the overall look.
The most valuable metal used in eternity bands is Platinum. When buying an eternity band of diamonds and not colored stones, the platinum encourages the diamonds to shine brighter and appear high color and clarity grades. This is because the whiteness of the platinum works hand in hand with the diamonds and reflects light from one another causing the eternity band to sparkle endlessly.
A similar effect happens when an eternity band is made with 18k or 14k white gold. White gold is a good alternative to platinum and can even save buyers a couple of hundred dollars. One thing white gold buyers need to keep in mind is that white gold will need more attention than platinum.
Since white gold is a mix of silver and gold, every so often owners might have to rhodium plate it. Gold is yellow by nature, meaning if put under rough conditions the metal will begin to turn yellow with time. When rhodium plated, the white pigment is brought back to white gold but this effect is only temporary.
Yellow gold eternity bands and rose gold settings offer a pop of color to eternity bands that many love to love. Although it is harder for diamonds to shine as bright when set in yellow and rose gold than when set in white metals, the pigmented metals make the piece pop more than any other. 18k and 14k yellow and rose gold are some of the most precious metals recognized world wide, you cant go wrong when working with excellence.
If someone is looking for a diamond eternity ring but are under a tight budget, sterling silver is the metal of choice. While sterling may not add much value to the ring, it can still offer the beautiful and luxurious look of platinum or white gold. Sterling silver never perishes or discolors, so one would never have to worry about getting it rhodium plated like what must be done to white gold.
Visit a Specialist
Whenever looking into buying such a precious piece of jewelry like an eternity wedding band, one must make sure they’re dealing with a reputable seller. Some of the best diamond eternity bands can be found at Gray and Sons Jewelers located in the heart of South Florida. For over 41 years, Gray and Sons has been the business of buying, selling, trading, consigning, and repairing diamond eternity bands. Contact one of our senior sales associates to get the best advice when it comes to buying a diamond eternity band.
