Eternity Rings – Modern Design Ideas

Eternity rings are different from normal finger circlets in that their designs are relatively fixed. Usually many of them have round-shaped brackets made of a consistent type of metal, e.g. gold, platinum, silver, etc., into which are carved a number of identical precious gemstones. Diamond is the most commonly used substance in making the gemstones, for it can stand the test of time and therefore symbolizes an ever-lasting love. It is usually given by a husband to his wife on a very important wedding anniversary to demonstrate his ever-lasting love for her.

However, as the times have changed, nowadays the design of an eternity ring has changed in accordance with the change of female social role. In the past, the normal role for a woman is to stay at home and raise the children. If the woman is the mistress of an upper or middle class family, she usually does not need to do the house chores. Therefore, she can wear the ring all day without worrying about breaking it by doing heavy work. By contrast, in the modern society it is very common for a woman to have a steady job outside home and this sometimes may make the wearing of such a finger jewelry piece inconvenient. For example, if a woman works as a doctor or a nurse, she may have to wash her hands frequently, which may damage the quality of the ring. Therefore, it is vey reasonable for designers to think of new design methods to cater to the needs of modern women.

Today, there are “half-eternity” jewelry pieces available on the market. Instead of circumscribing the entire outer line of the finger circlet, the gemstones cover merely haft of the circlet. This not only makes the piece of jewelry cheaper but also makes it more convenient for women to wear it while working in offices, e.g. typing on the computer, writing on the documents, etc.

Also, in addition to diamond, other types of gemstone such as cubic zirconia are used to cater to the different artistic tastes of different women. The idea that a husband buys only one such jewelry piece for his wife in his entire life time should be abandoned now. While a traditional one may be more suitable for a retired woman at home, others with different design ideas and different prices can be offered as a gift to the wife in her different life periods on different anniversaries.