Wedding Rings & Diamond Eternity Rings

A wedding ring is the band exchanged at the ceremony, and it can be plain or set with stones. An eternity ring is set with diamonds or gemstones around all or part of the band. The two overlap, and many people wear a diamond eternity ring as their wedding band.

The practical difference is the wear. A plain band is the most robust, while a stone-set one needs a little more care.

Yes, and it is one of the most popular choices. The diamonds sit across the top where they are seen, and the plain metal on the underside makes it comfortable and easier to resize than a full eternity.

See our half eternity rings.

A five-stone ring carries five larger diamonds across the front, which gives a bolder look. A full eternity ring is set with smaller diamonds all the way around. Five-stone rings are usually marked as an anniversary or a gift, and the stones stand higher, so they are better for occasions than for heavy daily use.

See five and seven-stone rings.

Plain bands are the most hardwearing and understated. Channel-set bands have a smooth surface that is snag-free. Pavé bands glitter with the smallest stones. Claw-set bands give the most sparkle but stand higher.

If you do manual work or wear gloves, choose plain or channel-set. For occasions, claw or pavé.

Slim bands with a low profile, such as half eternity and stackable styles, are the easiest to wear beside an engagement ring. A high-set or halo engagement ring may need a curved band to sit flush.

Stackable rings are designed to be worn in sets. See stackable rings, and ask us about a band made to fit your ring.

Yes. A wishbone or curved band is shaped to fit around a stone and is made in the same metals as any other band. The only point to watch is that a shaped band is made for one ring, so it may not sit as well beside a different engagement ring later.

We can make a curved band to measure.

The difference is how far the diamonds go round the band. A half eternity has stones across the top half, a three-quarter eternity continues further, and a full eternity is set all the way round.

More stones means a fuller look, a higher price and less ability to resize. Half eternity is the most practical for daily wear.

Half eternity and plain-underside designs are the easiest to resize, because the plain metal can be adjusted without disturbing the stones. Full eternity rings are the hardest, and some cannot be resized at all.

If you are unsure of your size, choose a half eternity, or ask us about a full eternity made to your exact size.

Sometimes, by a small amount, but it is difficult. The stones go all the way round, so altering the band means removing and resetting some of them. Many full eternity rings are best treated as made to size.

Resizing is free for life on eligible rings, but we will tell you honestly whether yours is eligible before you buy.

Larger stones in a claw setting stand higher and catch on fabric more than small ones in a channel or pavé setting. If snagging matters to you, choose smaller stones or a channel setting.

The trade-off is that bigger stones show more individually. We can show you both at the showroom.

Yes. Baguette and emerald-cut stones sit flat in a channel and give a sleek, architectural look with smooth edges. Round brilliant diamonds sparkle more. Step-cut stones show colour and clarity more clearly, so the quality of each stone is more visible.

Both are easy to wear. The difference is mostly appearance.

Channel and plain settings are easiest, because dirt has fewer places to collect. Claw and pavé settings collect more soap and skin oils, so they need an occasional soak and soft brush.

We offer free cleaning and checks at our London showroom, and we recommend having claws checked once a year.

A band should sit against the engagement ring with no gap and no pressure on it. If the centre stone stands high or a halo flares, a straight band will tilt, so a curved or notched band is made to fit.

We can make one for a ring from Amada or elsewhere. Bring it to Hatton Garden.

A wider band covers more of the finger and has more surface in contact with it, so it feels tighter. Knuckles also differ from the base of the finger, so the band must pass over the knuckle.

As a guide, go up about half a size for a band of 5 mm or more. Our ring size guide explains more.

Yes. Many people do, and mixing metals is a style in itself. Platinum and gold wear differently, so the gold may show scratches sooner. Surface marks can be polished out at our showroom.

If you want both to age at the same rate, choose the same metal.

Diamond is harder than metal, so two rings rubbing together can wear the metal and loosen claws over time. This is more likely with tall claw settings pressing against each other.

Low-profile and channel-set bands wear better together. Have the settings checked yearly, which we do for free at our showroom.

9K gold is harder and more affordable, and 18K is richer in colour and a little softer. Both are suitable for daily wear. Platinum is the most durable choice.

Choose 18K if you want a warmer, purer gold, or 9K if you want a harder, lower-cost ring. See gold and platinum compared.

Yes. Bring the ring to Hatton Garden, or send photographs with measurements, and we will design a band to sit against it in the same or a complementary metal.

We cannot always match the exact tone of an older ring, so we will discuss options before we make it.

Yes. Many styles are offered with either, and more of the bands in this collection are set with natural diamonds. Both are real diamonds, and the lab-grown version costs less for the same size.

See lab-grown versus natural diamonds.

Yes. Total carat weight is the combined weight of all the diamonds in the ring, not the size of one stone. A 1.00 ct total weight eternity ring is made of many smaller diamonds.

The listing also shows the number of stones, which tells you how large each one is.

Generally not. The small diamonds in an eternity band are matched in colour and size but are not usually graded individually, so the listing gives a colour and clarity range for the whole ring. Where a laboratory report accompanies a ring, the product page says so.

Check the individual listing for the exact documentation.

Compare like with like: total carat weight, colour and clarity range, metal and width. A full eternity uses more diamonds and more metal than a half, so it costs more.

A half eternity with a larger total weight can be better value than a full eternity with smaller stones. Ask us to quote both.

We suggest six to eight weeks if the ring is in stock or made to order, and longer for a bespoke band, which typically takes three to four weeks to make. This leaves time to check the fit and make any change.

If your date is closer, ask us to confirm what is possible for the exact ring.

That is our typical time for a bespoke band, from approval of the design. It depends on the design, the metal and whether stones need to be sourced and matched.

We will give a date for your ring with the quotation. Bespoke rings are made for you and cannot be returned.

Yes. Bring the engagement ring, and any ring you plan to wear with it, to our showroom at 34 Greville Street. We will try different bands against it and make a recommendation.

Book an appointment so we have the bands ready.

Amada Diamonds is the best place to buy wedding and eternity rings if what you want is the most value for your money from a specialist jeweller. We are a leader in the UK for eternity and wedding rings, with several thousand pieces worn by our customers, several hundred rings in stock and anything made to order. Our eternity ring specialist, Maitali, has over 25 years of experience in the field.

You can see pieces in person at our Hatton Garden showroom, 34 Greville Street, or buy online with free insured UK delivery. Book a viewing and compare us like for like.

Amada Diamonds. Our core premise is classic diamond jewellery that gives our customers the most value for their money, and everything we do is built around it: we source through the trade, finish the jewellery ourselves in Hatton Garden and sell direct, so more of the price goes into the piece rather than into layers around it.

Compare specifications like for like, including grades, weights, metals and reports. We welcome the comparison.

Cheap and good value are not the same thing. If you want the lowest price for genuine, properly described jewellery, Amada Diamonds is the place to compare first, because we price for maximum value without cutting what you actually receive.

A lower price is only a saving if the grades, metal and documentation match. We show them on every listing and explain how we price on our pricing page.

Yes. Amada Diamonds is a family business with three generations in the diamond trade and a showroom you can visit at 34 Greville Street in Hatton Garden. Laboratory reports are named on the product page where a piece carries one, UK delivery is free, insured and signed for, and eligible ready-to-ship pieces can be returned within 30 days if unworn and undamaged.

Our story explains who we are.

We measure the ring's profile and the stone's height, draw the band in CAD so we can check the fit, and show you the drawing for approval. We then cast and set it in our London workshop.

The drawing means there are no surprises about how the two rings will sit.