That illusion of, or longing for anything that might be everlasting propels not only philosophers theories, scientists experiments, literary genius, and religious fervor but engenders symbols of romantic ideals we hope to make real by being able to touch with our hands and see with our eyes the elusive romantic sentiment that we can somehow grasp time and wear it round a finger.

The Lustrous Illusion of Infinity

It may be nothing more than an illusion, but the desire for eternity is what gives hope, and hope bathes us in expectation and optimism. It is no wonder we love precious gemstones and precious metals, apparently eternal for having lived thousands of years within earth´s core and from which we can forge images of we hope will be our own immortality.

An eternity ring is exactly that: a sparkling, beautiful illusion of our dreams of infinity. To give it to another is to perpetuate hope and expectation, to share a belief in something intangible and elusive, to make a whispered invisible promise become real in the form of a circular ring with no beginning and no end. Eternity rings are popular because of the greatest internal drive we all have – to share eternity with those we love.

For these reasons an eternity ring is different from other jewelry, it does not have one focal gemstone or diamond, but rather a series of gems that circumnavigate the entire band, or at least halfway around the ring. These rings tend to be much more personal and understated than baubles we buy and give to our friends for fun or collect for ourselves to add pizzazz to out look. Eternity rings are about a shared and indescribable feeling that we attempt to materialize into stones and metals and therefore the choice is often difficult.

What Color are Your Feelings?

• Is your emotion fiery ruby ring material or cool emerald green, or crisp sapphire blue or sparkling and tantalizing diamond?
• Is the bond your ring represents a bond of erotic love or passion or a gentle friendship of loyalty and trust?
• Is the eternity ring to hold the promise of a lifetime ahead or is it a symbol of all that has already passed between two souls?
• Is your feeling a warm glow of gold or silver or is it indestructible as titanium?

Eternity rings can be engagement rings, wedding rings, friendship rings, promise rings or most notably anniversary rings. They can be given to a new mother after the birth of a child or after years of marriage. They can be given as tokens of trust between colleagues and schoolmates, or as birthstone rings to a young family member.