Selecting a ring—for any occasion—is an exhaustive exercise. You consider not only the type of gemstone that goes on it but also what it signifies. Then comes the time-consuming task of understanding all the cuts of a diamond and settling for the one that flatters your partner best.
The most challenging part of selecting a ring, though, is deciding the type of ring you would buy. Full eternity rings are a stunning choice, especially for weddings and engagements, because they are traditionally given as symbols of eternal love and commitment.
However, they come with their own set of pros and cons. Let’s break them down in detail so you can be informed.
A full eternity ring is a ring set with precious gemstones all around its circumference. Diamonds are the most commonly used gemstones for such rings, and the band is typically made from gold. You could request that the jeweler craft the band from white gold as well since this metal is highly in trend today.
Full eternity rings are a spectacular sight because of the brilliance of the multiple diamonds that hold their own center stage on the ring (as opposed to a halo or cluster setting where only one stone has the limelight.)
That said, this gives them several pros and a few cons to consider before purchasing.
In addition to enhancing the beauty of the person who receives them, full eternity bands have several advantages.
A full eternity ring will essentially consist of diamonds running around its entire circumference. This will inevitably increase the sparkly factor of the ring to a whole new level.
Add to that the cut and brilliance of the diamonds you select, and you have a ring that displays enrapturing fire. This is especially true if you select diamonds as your preferred gemstones instead of colored ones (emeralds or rubies, for example.)
Furthermore, going for diamonds with more facets (like marquise cut) will give an even more dramatic dance of light within the diamonds set in the ring.
When worn throughout the day, rings have an inevitable tendency to spin around your fingers. The central gemstone may lose its ideal position and slide between the fingers or even go underneath towards the palms, becoming completely invisible on the hand.
Rings are worn to be displayed! Full eternity rings have no topside – they look the same sitting any which way on your finger. This is one of the chief advantages of wearing them. You don’t have to keep adjusting the ring on your finger now and then.
Eternity rings symbolize eternal love and togetherness, the circle of life. This is further reinforced by the fact that the gemstones run the full circle of the ring on a full eternity ring. This makes the full eternity ring a true symbol of everlasting bonds, the ideal choice as a wedding ring or engagement ring.
On the other hand, the half-terternity bands are more affordable. However, if you and your partner are bog on meanings and symbolism, the more ideal choice would be a full eternity ring.
Full eternity rings are essentially a collection of precious gemstones in the arrangement of a ring – they have more stone than metal. As such, these rings can be worn as a statement piece when you need one.
Even if you don’t wear your eternity ring every single day, it can double up as an all-day accessory and an occasion-specific jewelry piece equally well. It is extremely versatile as well and can be paired with other types of rings worn on the same finger to bring out their beauty as well.
For example, you can wear a full eternity ring with a solitaire statement ring to enhance the collective bling.
If you compare the price of a large-sized solitaire diamond ring with a full eternity ring, you will notice a stark difference. This is because the collective bling and effect that an eternity ring creates more than makes up for the diamond size and weight that it lacks in comparison to solitaires.
It is possible to get a highly attractive full eternity ring with diamonds of decent size and brilliance that looks as good as a pure solitaire look on a thin gold band.
Given that full eternity rings consist of a lot of diamonds, there are several cons that you must consider before making the purchase:
While full eternity rings are definitely the more affordable option when compared with rings that have larger diamonds, they are still expensive.
Additionally, the total cost of the ring would depend on the weight of the diamonds you select, the shape, the making charges, etc. Since full eternity bands take a lot of effort to make, that would increase the price, too.
It is here that half eternity bands provide a more affordable option on the same concept.
Given that the spacing between two stones in an eternity ring needs to be set as close as possible, sizing the ring up or down could become an issue.
This could also place some restrictions on the shape and size of the diamond you can select for the ring.
For example, a greater number of the narrower marquise diamonds could be arranged on the same ring as compared to the wider princess cut. This could potentially limit your choices when you consider sizing and diamond cut and shape side by side.
Full eternity rings require higher maintenance because the stones embedded around the circumference end up getting all the wear and tear.
This may result in frequent dulling of the brilliance of the diamonds. This necessitates sending the ring in more frequently for maintenance, which could become bothersome.
Additionally, it may also risk the anchors on the diamonds coming loose, resulting in the loss of a stone if the wear and tear is extreme.
Full eternity bands are adorned with diamonds. This also means that the prongs that hold the diamonds in place are present around the entire periphery, not just near the top.
These prongs, even though well-filed, could rub on the fingers and create discomfort for the wearer. These rings are also typically bulkier than your typical rings, making them a little uncomfortable to wear all day long.
Depending on the size of the diamonds, the thickness of the band of your eternity ring will vary. While there is no question about the diamonds looking spectacular, the band itself may look chunky because of the larger stone size.
This may be an off-putting characteristic if you are looking for a more dainty design for your partner’s fingers.
The gift of an eternity ring is a gift of forever love. There is no doubt that it is a high-consideration purchase. Use this blog to carefully weigh the pros and cons of full eternity rings when looking for stunning designs for your partner.
Whether you prefer bulkier rings or delicate designs, whether round-cut diamonds or pear-shaped – La Joya offers you an exemplary extent of choice in full eternity rings. There is also the option to select the setting of the diamonds on the ring – channel set, pave set, and more.
At La Joya, the full eternity rings are crafted with utmost attention to detail, balancing every dimension of the ring for ergonomy while displaying the gemstones in their full splendor. Browse from the wide collection of eternity rings at La Joya and explore the diversity of design that preserves the essence and meaning of the Eternity Ring.
It depends on your budget and your partner’s style. Full eternity rings are more of a statement piece, while half eternity rings are better for the comfort factor.
If you select diamonds of higher weight and more cuts, the eternity rings will accumulate more value and, thus, price.
Sizing is impacted significantly by the size of the diamond, the size of the wearer, and the style of the ring chosen. This makes sizing a bit complicated.
Yes, a half eternity ring is just as meaningful as the full eternity ring. In fact, it may even be better on comfort and maintenance aspects.
You can go for half eternity rings or select a full eternity ring with diamonds spaced a little farther away from each other.
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