Buying Eternity Rings Isn’t Always a Clear Cut Decision

While traditional eternity rings are set with diamonds, that is by no means a requirement. Some people simply appreciate the design of eternity rings regardless of what stones may be set within them. In fact, it is becoming more and more common to have eternity rings set with coloured birthstones, either in addition to or in place of the traditional diamonds. Birthstone eternity rings not only appeal to individuals on a tighter budget, they also offer yet another way to make eternity rings slightly more personalized in their design.

If you do prefer to stick with diamonds, the overall quality of the stones used on the eternity rings can have a tremendous impact on the price as well. If going with a white metal, it is recommended to choose diamonds for you eternity rings that are as close to colourless as possible. With yellow stone eternity rings, lower quality diamonds that are slightly yellower actually work better for some people and tend to give an overall warmer appearance to the rings.

Another option for the budget conscious shopper who wants the perfect looking diamond without the price tag is synthetic stones. Eternity rings set with lab created stones, diamond or otherwise, have the same beautiful appearance, often times at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. Because of the amazing replication qualities of lab created stones, always make sure if you are buying high quality eternity rings that they have come from a reputable dealer.