10 Top Tips for Eternity Rings

Making the right choice when it comes to an eternity ring

Choosing the correct eternity ring can be quite a daunting task. There are just so many factors to consider when browsing eternity rings, and getting the right style can be especially important when the ring is intended to sit alongside an engagement ring.

Vintage Eternity Rings

Example of Vintage style Eternity Rings. View Eternity Ring Styles

One of the first tips we would recommend when looking for eternity rings, whether for yourself or your partner, would be to focus initially on the diamond.

Choice of diamond for eternity rings

The choice of diamond very often reflects the cutting style of the engagement ring that it will sit close to. Where the eternity ring design holds more than one cut of a diamond, try to ensure at least one style is carried across into the eternity ring.

In the case of more difficult cuts, such as Pear Cut, Oval Cut, etc. the “Brilliant Cut” will suffice, so Round Brilliants and Princess Cut diamonds will all work nicely. For Emerald Cut, engagement rings or those set with Asscher or Carre cut diamonds we have a sumptuous range of Carre cut engagement rings that are precision set with Step cut (Carre) diamonds that match beautifully.

 

Eternity ring, engagement ring, and wedding ring on finger
Eternity ring, Engagement Ring, and Wedding Ring shown on the finger.

Choosing the width for diamond eternity rings

The next thing to consider is the width of the ring. Try to select an eternity ring design with a similar width to the engagement ring. If the engagement ring is 3mm above the finger, then a 3mm eternity ring will balance nicely keeping the proportions equal. Where shoulder diamonds exist in the engagement ring we create a perfectly matched eternity or wedding ring. By matching the diamond shoulders to the new ring setting. Previous Bespoke Commissions. 

Thin diamond eternity ring

Eternity ring profiles and shape

The profile is equally important. Does your engagement ring have a flat outer face or does it have a court profile? Most eternity rings have a court profile so work well generally but some profile variations do exist. The depth will also need to relate to your engagement ring. Too deep and the two rings will appear stepped when alongside each other. Large diamonds require a greater depth of metal, so the size of diamonds will need to be suitable for the depth of your eternity ring.

Fitted and shaped eternity rings

Shaped or unshaped? The other factor you may have to work around involved awkward settings on the engagement ring. Where present, it might be possible to select a design with a slight curve, that gently contours to allow for an engagement ring setting.

 

Eternity ring styles shown against a trilogy engagement ring. 

Precious metals for diamond eternity rings

We always advise matching the metal type to the engagement ring metal already worn. Palladium eternity rings, Platinum eternity rings and 18ct Gold eternity rings are most common, but other permutations, such as bi-metal eternity rings do exist for added versatility.

Full or partially set diamond eternity rings?

The other question you may also ask yourself is full or partially set. Where diamond set shoulders exist within the engagement ring design, a bespoke half eternity ring is wise.

A fully set band will not lend itself to any size adjustment. The only option for size adjustments with a full eternity ring would be the creation of small pips on the inner surface.

We are able to create a diamond ring to an exact percentage you require. 50% set usually covers the entire upper part that is visible on daily wear. 75% set eternity rings to allow for a small section below the finger that remains unset. Whilst some would argue this allows an area for resizing. A very fractional size adjustment is advised against to avoid disturbing such precision setting.

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.