Category: Eternity rings

Unusual Aquamarine Eternity Rings

Post author By prudenandsmith
Post date 22nd March 2022

Our top twelve Unusual Aquamarine Eternity Rings? Aquamarine is one of our best selling gemstones. With its watery blue green sea tones it makes the perfect companion to diamonds. At 7 on the Mohs scale it wears well and is hard enough to withstand daily wear. It is is the birthstone for March and the gemstone used to celebrate the 19th wedding anniversary.

Eternity rings are traditionally gifted on the 10th wedding anniversary and if you are looking for something a little unusual then aquamarine is the perfect choice. It cones in a wide range of gemstone cuts from round brilliant, princess cut, the very popular emerald cut and the art deco favourite the baguette cut. All the designs in our eternity ring catalogue are available in aquamarine, on its own or mixed with diamond. Try it with green Tsavorite for a vibrant unusual mix! aquamarine looks equally good in both platinum, rose gold or yellow gold.

Princess Cut and round brilliant diamonds and aquamarines work well together as the cuts match well. mix platinum and gold to warm up you ring.

All our rings are designed to fit with your existing rings if required. Often today the eternity ring is also worn on the right hand to allow for a more unusual ring that expresses who you are without the constraint of fitting with your wedding and engagement ring. Anything goes!

Baguette cut and diamond full and half eternity rings Claw set and fitting aquamarine and diamond alternating eternity rings

Aquamarine is a fascinatingly beautiful gemstone, it’s name comes from the Latin for seawater not just for it’s colour but because it was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. The best Aquamarines combine high clarity with limpid transparency shining over an extraordinarily beautiful range of blue to green colours. It occurs in large crystals inspiring creative gemstone designers to create new artistic cuts again and again due to it’s many good qualities and it’s hardness makes it very tough and protects it to a large extent from scratches. It is almost as popular as the classics: ruby, sapphire and emerald. The more intense the colour of an aquamarine, the more value is put on it.

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Eternity Rings crafted by Pruden and Smith are handmade producing unusual contemporary and vintage styles that are bespoke to you. A handmade eternity ring means we can match it to your existing wedding and engagement ring set. They can compliment your wedding set by being similar in style or a juxtaposition that is completely different in design but the contrast adds a refreshing new angle to your jewellery.

Platinum and Gold

We generally handmake eternity rings in platinum as it is hardwearing and adds physical longevity to a ring that marks the infinite significance of a relationship. We do use 18ct yellow gold or rose gold too, as this could match your wedding and engagement ring.

Diamonds and Rubies

Diamonds and rubies create a very striking look on Eternity Rings but other precious stones are available, Sapphires are popular and aquamarines particularly create a subtle yet chic element to this precious piece of jewellery.

It is now popular to flush set diamonds into a band of your choice. We do this in several designs, from evenly spaced to scattered generously around the ring using up to one hundred gemstones.

Browse our comprehensive range of Eternity Rings

Finally, when you do gift your ring, if you are picking it up from our gallery and workshop, why not purchase some flowers from the florist Poison Ivy opposite us on the crossroads in Ditchling.

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Unusual Eternity Rings

Post author By prudenandsmith
Post date 9th December 2021

The inspiration for this years collection unusual eternity rings came from my daily lockdown walks along the Sussex coastline. The Sussex strandline, as it indiscriminately tumbles even the structures we put in place to control it, into a strata that will eventually record the Anthropocene. The stories of the materials and objects that wash up and those being uncovered from past millennia are observable in their past present and future forms, as they are churned and deconstructed Eastwards. Photographing, collecting, observing, recording and interacting with the experience and materials from the beach, looking at how we frame what we find, why we pick out a special pebble each time relates to our love of diamonds and gold as found materials that mystify us.

In a series of unusual organic form eternity rings we have started to explore these themes from this series of photos: stones “trapped” between two undulating hammered rings of gold to carved rocky formations using old cut diamonds.

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I observed how form, colour and pattern are created through the interaction of these everchanging objects during this event: Pebble against pebble, Shingle against cliff, Oil mixing with sand, Metal melding with rock.

I love that rose gold and yellow gold has returned to the jewellers palette in the 2020’s and that all of the gold we now use is recycled or from gold provided from a clients old jewellery.

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Ruby Eternity Rings Handmade in Sussex

Post author By prudenandsmith
Post date 16th September 2021

Ruby Eternity Rings: Ruby Old Cut Diamond Eternity Ring

Ruby eternity rings are a wonderful alternative to a purely diamond eternity ring. Perfect for anyone who loves a splash of colour. Rubies are also the birthstone for July, and the traditional wedding anniversary gift for the 40th wedding anniversary. Ruby works particularly well with diamonds for contrast. You can also combine rubies with other gemstones such as sapphires. Rubies can be cut into many different shapes, we love to create unusual eternity rings with square or baguette cut rubies.

By far the most popular combination for a ruby eternity ring, is to set the rubies with diamonds in yellow gold. The warmth of the gold brings out the red in the rubies and the cool white diamonds provide contrast. Rubies also look fabulous in platinum or white gold, the vivid red really stands out against the white metal. When choosing an eternity ring it is important to consider what you will wear it next to. If you are going to be wearing the ring next to another ring then it must be made from the same metal. Some people choose to wear their eternity ring on another finger so that they can choose something a little bit different to their existing jewellery.

Many of our ruby eternity rings have rubover settings where the rubies are fully enclosed in a metal surround. This setting style is very popular because of its contemporary style and because they are very practical to wear. Other setting styles include claw set and channel set. Sometimes these styles can be ideal when you are matching an existing ring set in this way.

Unusual Ruby Eternity Rings

If you are looking for a ring that will stand alone you can get really creative. You can also choose a more substantial design. We love to create these really unusual pieces. Here are a few of our favourites:

Our Ruby Eternity Ring Side Hammered is a great design if you are looking for something a bit chunkier. The rubies measure 6x4mm and the overall width of the finished ring is 10mm. The undulating edge of the side-hammered metal gives it a fluid organic feel.

Wider rings don’t necessarily have to have larger stones. These two rings are made up of lots of smaller diamonds and rubies to create a wider band overall. With this look you can either create a single wide band or stack of three narrower rings that slot together to create the wider effect.

Another way to create a band with more impact is with the metalwork itself. This intricate filigree style ring is ornate and impactful whilst also remaining delicate and feminine.

If you’re looking for the perfect ruby eternity ring, book a free design consultation with Rebecca Smith to discuss your ideas: book here

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Rose Gold Makes A Comeback For Eternity and Engagement Rings

Post author By prudenandsmith
Post date 25th January 2021

Rose Gold Makes A Comeback For Eternity and Engagement Rings: Rose gold gets it’s colour from the addition of copper to the alloy. Don’t worry! There’s just as much gold in the rings weather you choose 9ct or 18ct. Older golds often look a pale rose colour for the same reason, the modern alloys have a stronger salmon colour. You can see the contrast of colours in the Russian style wedding band below where it is contrasted with white and yellow gold. Of course any of our designs can be made in rose gold as all our work is bespoke and made to order. Here are some examples that we have made recently to inspire you.

Our most popular design this year for eternity and wedding bands has hands down been our “Side Hammered” and “Trap” collections. Ever evolving as each client orders their own favourite version of the theme.

You can choose the width and colours of the bands and the side hammering gives them this organic look. For a wedding band keep them plain. for an eternity ring there’s a perfect gap to “Trap” full of diamonds.

The Russian wedding ring has an unusual rough hammered finish but of course you can have it polished too. Or how about a traditional seal engraved signet ring as a mans wedding ring?

Rose gold is associated with the Victorian Era so our “Vintage Look” collection of Engagement and Wedding Rings is often requested to be made in rose gold. Amethyst is another popular Victorian era gemstone which looks fabulous with rose gold. the Vintage collection makes use of fine beading around the settings to get the look. Pictured left to right are a pave set diamond fitted wedding band, a diamond and rose gold cluster trilogy engagement ring, A Rose gold and diamond solitaire engagement ring with amethyst set leaves with the bridal gift earrings that match it.

If you prefer a more contemporary look to your rose gold jewellery then take a look at our “Bubbles” collection. Set in rubover settings, great if you hate how claws get caught on everything. Pictured are an aquamarine solitaire engagement ring, a Paribas blue tourmaline diamond cluster engagement ring and the perfect gift for a bride on her wedding morning a rose and white gold diamond bubbles pendant.

Our Moi et Toi rings are ever popular as an engagement ring with their obvious symbolism. We love these to set with and emerald and a diamond and the other with morganite. The peened rose gold cuff bangle is an example of some older gold melted down using our “recycle your old gold into something new” scheme. Its often a surprise what colour the gold turns out, especially if it is a large amount. Alchemy! Sometimes the yellow turns pinkish and at other times the pink turns yellow but its always beautiful and full of family memories. A great way to update old jewellery and create an heirloom piece.

So many gemstones look great in rose gold and here’s another amethyst dress ring example, yum, I do love purple and red together. If you aren’t getting married and just want to commission some fun rose gold jewellery like this ruby and diamond rose gold cuff bangle then do get in touch. Another great use of your old gold is our handmade nugget bracelet pictured here in three colours of gold. “Something Old, something new, something borrowed and some thing blue (a few sapphire beads?)

No wonder Rose Gold Makes A Comeback For Eternity and Engagement Rings.

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Unusual Gold Eternity Rings

Post author By prudenandsmith
Post date 22nd December 2020

Our guide to Unusual Gold Eternity Rings covers a range of styles to suit all tastes, whether you like dainty fine jewellery, chunky jewellery, or coloured gemstones. Eternity rings symbolise everlasting love. Most people wear their eternity ring every day and therefore it needs to be a design you absolutely love. A lot of eternity rings available on the high street are very plain, often a single channel set row of diamonds in a plain band. Whilst we do offer this style, we specialise in designing beautiful bespoke eternity rings that show off your personality and the uniqueness of your love for your partner. Here are a few ideas for your eternity ring inspiration.

A simple alternative to the standard channel set eternity ring is to go for a rubover diamond eternity ring. Rubover settings follow the shape of the diamonds giving the ring a more interesting shape. It also means that you can mix the shapes and sizes of your stones.

If you are looking for something a bit more substantial, we have a number of chunky gold eternity ring designs. These can accommodate much larger diamonds such as in our textured gold nugget ring. Equally you could have a chunky ring that uses smaller stones, such as our wide gold scatter ring.

You make be looking for a fine gold eternity ring that is a little different to what you have seen before. Our Pave set diamond twist ring works well as a fitted eternity ring because the twist allows space for the bottom of the setting from your engagement ring to nestle into.

Traditionally eternity rings are set with diamonds, but this isn’t set in stone. Many people choose to add another gemstone with their diamonds to inject a bit of colour into the design. The most popular alternatives to diamond eternity rings are sapphire eternity rings, emerald eternity rings and ruby eternity rings.

We find that often people are looking for vintage diamond engagement rings but want something that will last. Second hand rings often already have years of wear and can require a lot of refurbishment make them last. As an alternative this we often a number of beautiful vintage inspired designs that are handmade from scratch just for you.

Commissioning Unusual Gold Eternity Rings

Book an appointment with our designer to discuss commissioning your dream bespoke eternity ring. Call us on 01273 846338 to book an appointment, alternatively use our online booking system.

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Non-traditional Eternity Rings

Post author By prudenandsmith
Post date 16th December 2020

It can be hard to find Non-traditional Eternity Rings. If you have searched online or the high street and still not found the perfect eternity ring, look no further! We offer a bespoke eternity ring service and can make the perfect modern eternity ring especially for you. Here are a few of our favourite designs to inspire you.

We are all used to seeing eternity rings with just a single row of diamonds. However, there is no rule as to how many diamonds an eternity should have. If you wanted to have less glitz and more gold and platinum, our hammered gold and diamond eternity ring could be the perfect choice, it has an organic look to it and can be set with as many or as few stones as you like. If you’re looking for something with a real wow factor, our Large Diamond Bubbles Wave Eternity Ring contains a total of 2.62ct of diamonds set in 18ct yellow gold and platinum.

Our ‘Trap’ collection offers a range of bespoke contemporary eternity ring designs. We handmake these rings in your choice of combination of rose gold, yellow gold, and platinum. They can be customised in a number of ways. Firstly, the diamond sizes in these designs can be varied to create different effects. Secondly, we can make them with multiple strands to create a wider ring. Get creative and customise this ring to make it your own.

Our Bubbles rings are contemporary diamond eternity rings that can be customised to suit your style. They are handmade to order in platinum, 18ct yellow gold or rose gold. There are a number of different widths and styles with varying sizes of diamonds. For example, we make a wider design set with a central GIA certified 0.25ct round brilliant cut diamond Grade FVs2 and 1ct of matching smaller round brilliant cut diamonds. On this design the diamonds are set 60% of the way around ring with a comfortable tapering court shank at the back. We also make a narrower design with ten 2mm round stones. This design can be made with all diamonds or mixed with another gemstone such as aquamarine for a splash of colour.

Non-traditional Eternity Rings – Book a free online design consultation

The designs featured in this guide range from £580 to £12,000 and we can often tailor our designs to suit specific budgets. All of our eternity rings are handmade in our onsite workshop. Our gallery and workshops are located in Ditchling, East Sussex, between Haywards Heath and Brighton. To start your commissioning journey book a free online design consultation with designer Rebecca Smith.

For more inspiration check out our eternity rings page.

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Organic Eternity Rings Inspired by the Beach

Post author By prudenandsmith
Post date 30th September 2020

As jewellery designers, inspiration can be found all around us. Rebecca’s organic eternity rings inspired by the beach reference the qualities of stone and water as a symbol of tranquillity and balance in spirituality. The collection is called the “Trap” collection and is named after her photography project by the same name. Her photographs capture pebbles wedged in weathered wood and rusty metal by the ocean. These observations led to a collection of side hammered rings with trapped diamonds.

“My work explores snapshots in time from the natural world: Something suspended mid-air, balanced just before falling or wedged somewhere improbable. The age and permanence of rocks and hardwoods, the working of the sea to wear them away is akin to how we work precious metals: the hands that form them into objects. There is life and great beauty in both the activity and in the moment observed: Referencing a place for reflection on our own history and place in the natural world.”

Organic Eternity Rings Inspired by the Beach: custom designed and handmade to order

These unusual eternity rings are the perfect choice if you are looking for something a little different but practical enough to wear every day. They can be made in rose gold, yellow gold and platinum, or a combination of metals for a striking two-tone effect. The organic nature of this versatile design also makes it perfect redesigning old jewellery with stones of varying shape and size.

If you are feeling inspired, book a free design appointment with Rebecca. Consultations are bookable in hourly slots Tuesday to Saturday 12am to 4pm.

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As well as our organic eternity rings, the “Trap” range also features unique and unusual engagement rings, earrings, cuff bangles and pendants. Here are a few of our favourite designs to inspire you:

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Bespoke Eternity Rings

Post author By prudenandsmith
Post date 22nd December 2019

Bespoke Eternity Rings can create a fun ring that really expresses who you are. Often given on the birth of a child or on a special partnership or wedding anniversary or maybe you just want one! Our designers Rebecca Smith or Suzy Dunford-Gent will speak with you about exactly what it is that you want to achieve either for your self or as a surprise for a loved one. Browse our website for an idea of what you like or come and try on one of the many samples that we keep in our gallery.

We can also include your own metals, diamonds and gemstones of sentimental value. Getting creative with your own gemstones and redesigning your inherited jewellery lends a novel look to any ring as we have to incorporate unusual combinations of gemstone size and colour.

The bespoke eternity rings pictured below have all been made with a clients inherited rubies and diamonds:

Eternity rings are often worn along side an engagement ring and wedding ring set. It is ideal if the set of rings are designed together even if they are not all made at once. The wedding ring is usually worn between the two gemset rings which prevents them from rubbing on the settings of the stones. It also provides a visual break between two more complex designs. It is worth considering your setting style for maximum life time of a ring that has to tolerate being rubbed against another. You will notice that most of our designs have a strong metal edge to them to protect against this.

Matching the shape and look of an existing engagement ring is another reason to choose a bespoke engagement ring

Stand alone eternity rings

Without the restriction of having to fit on a finger with two other rings the eternity ring can become more of a dress ring in size. It allows us to design in the look of a number of rings stacked together like the two row bubbles ring, three row side hammered ring, two row baguette diamond ring or the revolving two band eternity ring. The eternity aspect in the name of the ring is symbolized by the stones running all the way around the ring known as a full eternity. These are lovely rings but its also worth considering the advantages of a half eternity ring. Half eternity rings can have the stones set anywhere from 40% to 60% around the ring. Over time this does have the advantage of being much more easily resized than a full eternity ring.

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Geometric eternity rings

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Most of all have fun designing your unusual bespoke eternity ring!

You could base your ring on the birthstone of the recipient. You could include the birthstone of each member of your family. You could choose your favorite colour, or an inspirational or healing gemstone. Consider what really catches your eye and imagination? Its always important to try on something similar before commissioning and we keep many samples for this reason. Often what you love on the shelf isn’t what you feel comfortable wearing every day. It is always our aim to provide you with not only an expertly made ring that will stand the test of continuous wear over time but a ring that your will love for years to come because it expresses who you are. Unique, unusual and special.

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Creative Eternity Rings

Post author By prudenandsmith
Post date 13th May 2019

There are many starting points to beginning the process of designing our Creative eternity rings. One of our recent favorites is this 18ct yellow gold and old cut diamond eternity ring. The diamonds themselves inspired the piece. They were unset from a clients old jewellery. As they were being removed from metalwork that was designed to make them look as round as possible their lovely rocky shapes were revealed. Old cut or “mine cut” diamonds were cut in a time where it was impossible to achieve the many exactly measured facets of a modern round brilliant diamond. They had to be cut by a method called “bruting” quite literally the bashing of one mounted diamond against another as it turned on a lathe. This gives an unevenness to the facets and a thickness to the diamond. We wanted to emphasise the lovely rocky shapes rather than hide them. This ring was carved from a single piece of 18ct yellow gold. First wrapped round into the right size of ring shape. Then drilled and carved to fit each diamonds’ own unique shape. There were enough left over to also create a pair of bespoke diamond earstuds using the same technique.

Carving was also used to cut into the surface of one of our side hammered rings. I call it carving as it is deeper than you would normally engrave, though we tried to achieve a “bright cut” look to the pattern. Diamond “islands” have been positioned into the “water” pattern using panels of 18ct yellow gold.

Photography of natural forms and patterns has always been an influence on our design work as has working with the materials themselves. Our love of hammered and textured surfaces all comes from seeing these effects appear as we are working the precious metals.

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