If you are looking for a gift for a special anniversary or special date that says eternal love you have two choices, an eternity ring or an anniversary ring. What is the difference and how do you make your choice? Both types of ring feature a precious metal band and identically cut precious gems. The usual choices are gold and diamonds. Here is a little information to help you in making your eternity ring vs anniversary ring choice for the one you love.
What Is an Eternity Ring?
An eternity ring is also called an infinity ring. The placement of diamonds of identical cut, clarity, color, and carat weight around the entire circumference of a band or gold or other precious metal symbolizes eternal love. Thus, the eternity ring is a gift commonly given for a special anniversary such as the 25th. An eternity ring is beautiful and very impressive. It can also be difficult to wear as the diamonds all of the way around the ring can cause irritation of adjacent fingers. Because of the irritation issue the diamonds are commonly set in a channel. Because this ring can be somewhat difficult to wear it is sometimes preferable to choose a ring with precious gems only placed along the upper half of the ring.
What Is an Anniversary Ring?
An anniversary ring is given specifically for an anniversary. When the ring features identically cut diamonds along its circumference they are limited to the top half of the ring. This is a beautiful and impressive ring, somewhat slimmer than an eternity ring. A common attractive variation for an anniversary ring is to choose a gemstone that denotes the year of the anniversary. An anniversary ring is also referred to as a “half-eternity band” to distinguish it from the “full eternity band.” The most common precious metals used for an anniversary ring are yellow and white gold and it is most common to have a setting of a single row of diamonds along the top of the ring.
Eternal Symbolism or a Practical Approach
Both of these rings can be wonderful choices to commemorate an anniversary or special date. If you wish to emphasize your eternal love you may wish to choose an eternity or infinity ring. If that is the case, come in and discuss your choice with our experts at ID Jewelry. We can help you choose a ring or design one for you. We will help you choose the ideal cut, carat, color, and clarity of diamonds and the ideal precious metal to make your eternity ring the gift of a lifetime. If you choose an anniversary ring as a more practical choice, we will be pleased to help you choose the precious metal, diamonds, and settings that be the perfect expression of your love and devotion.
Come to ID Jewelry in the New York Diamond District at 15 W 47th St Ste 305 just a short walk from Rockefeller Center and browse our selection of anniversary and eternity rings to find the ideal gift for your next anniversary or special day.