Eternity is a mysterious word. The actual word itself means an infinite amount of time. In fact, it means timelessness--time with no beginning or end. The best way to represent eternity is with a circle. A circle also has no beginning or end. Few things are fated to last an eternity.
Created in the s by the diamond dealer DeBeers, it was aimed at an older demographic. However, the idea of a ring denoting eternal love actually dates back to a much earlier period. The ancient Egyptians believed that the bond of marriage was so strong that it could not be interrupted by death.
They symbolised their fascination and belief in the afterlife in their art. This transpired into their jewellery design too. These early Eternity rings often compromised a simple hammered gold band or torc. With an ouroboros-a snake eating its own tail, often the design. The ouroboros represents eternity and the endless cycle of life. Modern designs of Eternity rings have maintained this pleasing sense of sentimental symbolism.
A continuous line of unbreakable diamonds on the band signifies eternity. The diamond gem itself is a representation of devotion, loyalty and undying love. Discover our Eternity Rings. So between the ancient Egyptians, the swinging 60s and modernity, not a lot has changed.
The meaning and heartfelt emotion attached to an Eternity ring remain unchangeable through time. The concept of an eternity ring dates back approximately 4, years to Egyptian times. Early examples found were a rather ordinary circle of metal, precious or otherwise, set with stones either on the top half of the ring or running the entire circumference of the ring.
Traditionally presented after a couple has already been married, they can be given as a gift to commemorate a milestone wedding anniversary or to celebrate the welcoming of a new child or children into the family. Unlike the early intentions of eternity rings, today they are usually given to specifically mark a milestone anniversary.
The concept of giving an eternity ring to celebrate a milestone in a marriage signifies not only the time you have already spent together but the unending future you plan to share with your one another. Of course, not all eternity rings are tied specifically to the marriage itself. However, the intent behind eternity rings has evolved from traditional times, as now infinity rings can be presented as a way to commemorate or celebrate an occasion or a milestone anniversary.
So in keeping tradition, the traditional anniversary to give a diamond eternity ring would be their 60 th anniversary. However, a more modern approach would deem the 10 th anniversary of marriage the appropriate time to give an eternity ring to your spouse, or, in more modern cases, even on the anniversary of the first year of marriage.
So what finger does an eternity ring go on?
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