When you’re ready to choose a wedding band, find one that thoughtfully symbolizes your enduring love and commitment. Say “I do” with a ring that represents forever in its very design. A dazzling eternity wedding band encircles her finger with precious stones that demonstrate the purity of your love and the lifetime that lies ahead.
The Symbolism of the Eternity Wedding Band
While diamond women’s wedding bands are a relatively modern invention, the concept of representing forever on your finger dates back thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, the symbol of a serpent eating its tail (called an ouroboros) was engraved into precious metal rings, signifying eternity and the unity of all things. Today, we enjoy a different illustration of forever with the brilliance of an unbroken row of gems in a special type of women’s wedding band called an eternity ring.
Eternity Wedding Band Styles
Eternity wedding bands share one major similarity: they all feature a continuous row of diamonds or other gemstones that encircle the band. These gems may feature any number of details that make each diamond wedding band unique. From stone shape to setting type to the band width and thickness, there is a wide variety of styles and details to consider when choosing this symbolic women’s wedding band setting.
Diamond Settings in Eternity Wedding Bands
With the abundance of sparkling precious stones held in an eternity ring, it’s of paramount importance to select a setting that will ensure your stones are secure so your ring lasts as long as your love. There are several common setting types employed in the construction of eternity rings:
- Prong: A setting style much like you’ll find in a traditional solitaire ring, in a prong-style eternity ring, each diamond is held in place with small rods that fit over the edge of the stone to keep it in place.
- Channel: A channel-set diamond wedding band features a row of diamonds situated between and flush with the band’s outer edges, offering a streamlined and secure look.
- Pavé: A pavé diamond wedding band displays small diamonds set very close together to create the illusion of a “paved” diamond path.
- Milgrain: Eternity rings with milgrain detailing include delicate millwork that adorns the edge of the band, often imparting a vintage feel.
Women’s Wedding Band Fit: Width and Thickness
It’s fairly common knowledge that selecting the appropriate width for a groom’s wedding band is critical to finding a ring that’s comfortable for everyday wear. In the same way, a woman’s wedding band must also be the correct width and thickness for her finger and for pairing with her engagement ring.
Larger diamonds will naturally result in a wider eternity wedding band, so you may want to consider pairing such a ring with a slim engagement ring. Women with longer fingers may be able to tolerate wider bands, but those with petite hands will need to be especially mindful of the total width of their wedding set in order to wear the rings comfortably together every day.
Diamond Shapes in Women’s Wedding Bands
Just as an engagement ring can feature any number of diamond shapes, so, too, can women’s wedding bands. Diamonds come in a dazzling assortment of shapes and cuts, many of which are beautifully showcased in the continuous circle of an eternity wedding band. Some of our favorite diamond shapes to feature in this iconic wedding band style include:
- Round: A perennial favorite, the round diamond is a timeless, sparkly shape that will never go out of fashion.
- Princess: Beautifully suited to a channel setting, the square princess cut diamond lends a neat, streamlined look to an eternity wedding band.
- Emerald: A sophisticated shape that has grown in popularity in recent years, emerald-cut diamond wedding bands offer subdued sparkle in favor of an understated and elegant hall-of-mirrors effect.
- Cushion: This modern interpretation of the old mine cut has seen skyrocketing popularity after being spotted on the finger of starlet Zendaya in January. Alone or in a dazzling row, the pillow shape of the cushion-cut diamond is a showstopper worth considering in your eternity band.
Choosing the Right Precious Metal for Your Diamond Wedding Band
Choosing a metal type for a women’s wedding band is largely a matter of personal preference, though there are some benefits of selecting some metal types over others. The most common precious metals used in women’s wedding bands are:
- Platinum
- White gold
- Yellow gold
- Rose gold
- Mixed metals
Yellow gold offers the assurance of a classic, elegant look that will stand the test of time. White gold and platinum, however, can retreat into the background of a setting and allow your carefully chosen diamond to take center stage.
You aren’t required to choose only one metal type, however. Among the popular wedding ring trends for 2025 is the celebration of diamond wedding bands with mixed metals in bold contrast.
Colored Diamond and Gemstone Eternity Bands
Another popular wedding ring trend for 2025 is the inclusion of a bright pop of color. From colored natural diamonds to precious gemstones like sapphires and rubies, there are many ways to add unexpected color to a diamond wedding band. Consider a sapphire and diamond eternity band, or, for a truly contemporary look, try a multicolor bezel set eternity band.
Full vs. Half Eternity Bands
As the name suggests, a half eternity band includes a row of gemstones that extends only halfway around the band. A full eternity band, as stated above, features an unbroken row of continuous gems.
Some prefer half eternity bands for their comfort, as these women’s wedding bands are often less bulky to wear. Another benefit is that these partial eternity bands are easier to resize if the need arises and are less prone to damage and lost stones. Additionally, with fewer gemstones, half eternity bands can be more affordable than their full-band counterparts.
Matching Her Diamond Wedding Band to Her Engagement Ring
When selecting a diamond wedding band, be sure to consider how it will complement your engagement ring. While each ring is a distinct piece, there is an art to wedding ring stacking that celebrates each band while creating a cohesive set that is also comfortable to wear. You can also consider selecting a bridal set or even a custom designed wedding stack to guarantee a perfect match.
You’ve committed to a lifetime; ensure your ring lasts as long as the love it represents with a carefully selected diamond eternity wedding band. With thoughtful attention to diamond shape, metal color, and the overall design of your bridal set, you’re sure to find the eternity ring of her dreams.
