Sunday, June 26, 2011

Classic White Diamond and Contemporary Black Diamond and Diamond Eternity Bands

By Heather Nicoletti


The solid circle formed by the shining pattern of precious gems in an eternity ring is an extra special take on the lasting love symbolism of the wedding band in general. Of course as the circle has no beginning and no end it's said to represent love that lasts forever, and most of us are familiar with the saying "diamonds are forever" and can thus see the double significance of a diamond eternity wedding band.

The different setting options, as much as the diamonds, are what make eternity rings special. The variety of settings like classic shared and four-prong styles, timeless bezel and channel settings, and delicate u-shaped gem settings allow for infinite variations on a simple theme.

Checking and double checking your ring size when ordering eternity bands in a must, as the precise shape, number, and individual carat weight of each stone is dictated by the ring size and these can be very difficult to re-size without completely re-manufacturing the rings.

Maintenance of your eternity ring should be handled with extreme care-never attempt to secure, remove, or replace stones yourself, or clean your ring with harsh chemical solutions. All service that may affect the structural integrity of your eternity setting should be done by a professional jeweler-preferably someone on the staff of the retailer from which the ring was purchased. Likewise, if your ring requires a thorough cleaning it's best to take it to a professional, but to remove light buildup and restore shine between professional cleanings, it's safe to wash your eternity ring with liquid soap and a soft cloth.

The eternity ring, formed by making a solid circle of gems around the band, can be created in many ways. An assortment of settings as radically different as the single prong, shared prong, and pave styles can be found, and very old gem setting technique such as channel setting and bezel setting lends themselves well to this style. Caring for eternity rings can be done at home to a degree-- most jewelry benefits from a simple soap and water rinse now and then, but to remove heavy dirt and oil buildup or tarnish, you should take your eternity rings to a jeweler for safe, proper maintenance.




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