When selecting wedding rings it is also important to consider how the rings can be matched with anniversary rings or even eternity rings in the future. Many couples don’t stop to take these additional ring options in mind when selecting his and her wedding rings and may select styles that these additional bands simply don’t work with.
Typically anniversary and eternity rings are worn with the wedding rings and like engagement rings are traditionally only worn by women. There are several popular styles of anniversary bands or eternity rings, with almost as many options or styles as you would expect with engagement and wedding rings.
Anniversary rings and eternity rings are meant to be a symbol of the ongoing love between the couple. They are often rather understated when compared to elaborate engagement rings. They are, however, often more ornate than wedding bands, especially if the bands are very simple in their design.
Since these rings can be worn over or on top of the engagement and wedding rings they tend to have inset diamonds rather than diamonds in raised settings. Channel setting are ideal for these rings since they allow maximum light reflection while keeping the stones flush with the surface of the ring. Most channel style rings will be made of platinum, white gold or yellow gold. Gemstones range from diamonds to rubies, emeralds and sapphires
Another highly popular and brilliant looking setting for these additions to the wedding rings includes the pave setting style. These smaller diamonds are literally set all over the face of the ring, either in whole or in part, to create a brilliant sparkle. This style matches with either ornate styles of wedding rings and engagement rings or more classic, simple bands.
Bezel sets are beautiful and timeless, plus they also provide very modern looking and classic styles. In these styles individual diamonds are set flush with the band, either individually spaced or within a specific pattern.
Different cuts of diamonds work very well with all these types of settings. Some of the more popular cuts include the princess cut and the emerald cut. Both of these cuts provide many facets for light reflection and sparkle.
Although some wedding rings will be sold in sets that easily match with anniversary or eternity bands, it isn't impossible to find a ring that will match virtually any wedding rings. Complimenting bands rather than exact matches are striking looking and easy to match with the help of a jeweler, even if they are more unique in style or type.
