Celebrate Timeless Love with an Eternity Ring

A symbol of enduring devotion, eternity rings hold extra-special meaning. With an unbroken circle of dazzling diamonds or colorful gemstones, these bands embody an everlasting bond between partners. If you’re looking for a special piece to honor a major relationship milestone, an eternity ring may be the perfect fit. Let’s explore the tradition and significance of these beautiful pieces to help you select a memorable token of your committed love.

The Meaning Behind Diamond Eternity Bands

While often associated with significant wedding anniversaries, eternity rings carry symbolic weight far beyond this meaningful occasion. Their seamless band of stones represents the ceaseless and uninterrupted nature of real love that persists through both joyful and challenging seasons of life. 

An eternity ring serves as a visual reminder of this devotion. It speaks to the passion and care that strengthen a relationship over time. The unbroken line of gemstones symbolizes love without a beginning or end. This makes eternity bands fitting to celebrate major milestones, the arrival of children, and events that highlight a couple’s resilience.

Beyond anniversaries, these rings also make meaningful gifts for birthdays, holidays, and personal successes. Their sleek yet statement-making style complements both men’s and women’s fashion aesthetics. The symbolism of an eternity ring applies to all couples who cherish their unwavering bond.

A Brief History of Eternity Rings

While their exact origin is uncertain, eternity rings reflect long-held cultural traditions about marriage and fidelity. Some historians believe these rings first became popular in the Victorian Era in Europe as a romantic counterpart to wedding bands. Others have linked the actual inception of eternity rings to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and customs.

Whatever the case, over time, jeweled bands evolved as a way for husbands to honor their wives on significant wedding anniversaries. The first anniversary marked with an eternity ring was often the 20th or 25th year of marriage, with gemstones like rubies and sapphires commonly seen in early eternity ring designs.

Later in the 20th century, white diamonds became the preferred eternity ring gemstone for their colorless brilliance. The minimalist look of pavé and channel-set diamonds came into fashion, highlighting the overall shape of the gleaming stones. While once solely gifted from husbands to wives, today’s eternity rings are often exchanged mutually between partners.

Choosing an Eternity Ring – Tips and Guidelines

When selecting an eternity ring, there are several factors to help you find the perfect fit:

Gemstone Type: Diamonds are the most popular, but don’t overlook options like sapphires or birthstones. The hues and symbolism of certain gems can also hold special meaning.

Metal Color: Platinum and white gold suit diamonds best, while yellow gold pairs well with softer gemstone colors. Personal taste dictates metal color more than anything.

Band Design: Full eternity rings have a continuous band of stones. Half eternity rings only feature gems across half the band and are often more budget-friendly. Mixed eternity rings combine various-sized stones for visual interest.

Cut and Carat: Consider carat totals that align with your budget and the ring’s purpose. Round and princess-cut diamonds tend to be the most brilliant, but oval, marquise, and emerald cuts are great ways to add a little flair.

Styling: Eternity rings stack beautifully with engagement rings, wedding bands, and other statement pieces. But their sparkle stands out just as well when worn alone.

With custom offerings, you can fine-tune an eternity ring to make it uniquely yours. Most importantly, take time to choose a ring that aligns with the recipient’s style. After all, while eternity rings are certainly about symbolism, they should also be a joy to wear.

John Atencio’s Commitment to Quality Craftsmanship

As a premier destination for one-of-a-kind fine jewelry, John Atencio takes great pride in crafting eternity rings that reflect timeless artistry and innovation. Every ring begins with the painstaking selection of diamonds and gemstones from reputable global suppliers.

John maintains stringent standards for diamond quality, evaluating each stone across the four Cs: cut, clarity, color, and carat weight. His master jewelers hand-select each diamond to ensure optimal matching within each ring for a consistent level of color, size, and brilliance. This same scrutiny applies to stunning gemstones like sapphires and rubies.

This unrivaled degree of quality and craftsmanship makes each John Atencio eternity ring a true work of art. While lower-quality rings may lose stones over time, John’s settings are built to withstand daily wear. With timeless appeal and sturdy construction, his eternity rings become lifelong treasures that can be worn for decades on end. 

Customizing Your Eternity Ring

One of the most exciting aspects of John Atencio’s collection is the ability to customize eternity rings. With the help of his jewelry experts, you can tailor specific elements to make the ring feel more personalized. John’s Eternity rings are available in round, oval, and emerald cut. You can also choose from a range of carat weights in a secure prong setting. You can even build a stackable look by pairing your new eternity ring with your engagement ring or adding coordinating bands that bring a more personalized element to your look.

Choosing the Perfect Fit

Finding the right ring size is especially important for eternity rings since the gems encircle the entire finger. John Atencio offers two options for ensuring a flawless fit:

Visiting in Store: Stop by one of John’s locations in Denver, Cherry Creek, Fort Collins, Boulder and surrounding areas for an in-person sizing session. His in-house experts will measure your finger and determine the exact eternity ring dimensions needed.

Ordering Online – John Atencio’s website includes detailed instructions for measuring finger size at home. This involves printing a ring sizer guide and following simple measuring steps. Input your custom ring size when placing your online order.

Thanks to precision sizing and expert hand-craftsmanship, each eternity ring offers a comfort-fit design. The rounded inner band and smoothly set gemstones rest comfortably against the skin. While you’ll never want to take it off, your eternity ring is built for everyday enjoyment.

Carat, Shape, and Setting Choices

John Atencio’s eternity rings span a spectrum of designs to suit a wide variety of tastes. You can select from delicate slim bands to statement styles with substantial gemstone carat weights. For the diamonds or gemstones, choose from 2 to 5 carats total in shapes like round brilliant, oval, emerald, and more. You can also select from several settings, including: 

• Channel setting – diamonds are suspended between two ridges of metal
• Pave setting – diamonds are secured in bead-like prongs close together
• Bezel setting – the diamond is fully surrounded by a rim of metal

With many combinations possible, you can find the ideal diamond eternity ring to convey pure elegance or make a sparkling bold statement. John Atencio’s consultants can help you decide on shape, carat, and setting based on your style and budget.

Styling Your Eternity Ring

Part of the beauty of eternity rings lies in their tremendous styling versatility. Whether you prefer understated everyday luxury or high-wattage glamour, there are endless options for wearing your ring. Some intriguing examples include: 

• As a standalone anniversary band or cocktail ring
• Stacked with your engagement ring or wedding band
• Alongside other diamond bands for a multi-ring look
• On its own or with other rings on your right hand
• Paired with casual attire like jeans and tees or formal gowns
• Complemented by bracelets, necklaces, and earrings in similar metals

A striking stack doesn’t just have to include diamond rings; it can also incorporate colorful gemstone designs. Take, for instance, John Atencio’s Essence Gemstone Stack Ring with your choice of rich red rubies or sea-blue sapphires. Whichever you choose, you can add intrigue to your stack by blending diamonds and colored stones in an artful display of individuality.

And since each individual ring can also be used to commemorate an occasion, the entire stack can hold particular emotional significance. Whether it honors the birth of a child (sapphire for boy, ruby for girl), a special anniversary, or a birthday, eternity rings are a great way to create meaningful stacks with endearing symbolism. 

Born out of John Atencio’s desire to creatively mark special milestones and occasions, his eternity rings pay tribute to the celebration of love, marriage, and family. Whether it's a whole set of stacked rings or a new single ring for an existing stack, John has an alluring assortment of stackable pieces to commemorate your years together.

Browse John’s online collection or make an appointment at one of his convenient locations, where his team can help you select a stunning stackable combination that celebrates your love story and elevates your style.