Made to order

Bespoke eternity rings in diamonds, ruby and white gold

À Vie Diamonds designs and makes bespoke eternity rings to order across the UK, including full, half and three-quarter styles in diamonds, white gold, platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Every ring is made around your brief, with pricing from £800 and nothing made until you approve the design.

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The styles

Three styles.
One circle.

Each style has a distinct character, a distinct feel on the hand, and a different answer to the question of resizing.

Full Eternity

ClassicMaximum coverageConfirm size first

The full eternity ring sets stones continuously around the entire circumference of the band. This creates an unbroken circle of light and is the most symbolically complete of the three styles. Because stones run the full way around, the ring must be made to your exact size — resizing afterwards is very limited.

Coverage

Full 360°

Resizing

Very limited

Best for

Confirmed size · Anniversary

Stone count

Higher — full band

Character

Maximum sparkle · Symbolic

Advantages

Unbroken sparkle all the way around the hand
Strongest symbolic meaning of all three styles
The most striking option for a milestone gift

Considerations

Size must be confirmed before we begin — resizing is not possible once set
Higher stone count means a higher price relative to half and three-quarter

Low upkeepHigh upkeep

Half Eternity

PracticalResizableDaily wear

The half eternity ring places stones across the top portion of the band only, leaving the underside plain metal. This makes it comfortable alongside an engagement ring and wedding band, and crucially it can be resized if your finger size changes over time. It is the most popular choice for everyday wear.

Coverage

Top half only

Resizing

Yes — more flexibility

Best for

Daily wear · Stacking

Stone count

Half of full — lower cost

Character

Elegant · Practical · Versatile

Advantages

Can be resized after setting — the most practical choice
Comfortable when stacked alongside an engagement or wedding ring
Lower stone count keeps costs more manageable

Considerations

Stones visible only from above — less sparkle when viewed from the side
The plain underside can feel noticeably different to a full eternity

Low upkeepHigh upkeep

Three-Quarter Eternity

DistinctiveThe middle pathRare

The three-quarter eternity ring is the least well-known of the three styles, but often the most considered choice. Stones run around 270 degrees of the band — more than a half, less than a full. The result is a ring with strong visual presence that retains some flexibility on sizing and comfort. Few jewellers offer it as a standard option, which makes it a genuinely distinctive choice.

Coverage

270° of band

Resizing

Limited but possible

Best for

Impact without compromise

Stone count

Between half and full

Character

Distinctive · Rare · Considered

Advantages

More visual presence than a half eternity from all angles
Retains some resizing flexibility unlike a full eternity
Rare — very few jewellers offer this as standard

Considerations

Not as well-known — some buyers need to see it in person to appreciate it
Slightly higher stone cost than half, slightly less than full

Low upkeepHigh upkeep

Full Eternity

ClassicMaximum coverageConfirm size first

Coverage

Full 360°

Resizing

Very limited

Best for

Confirmed size · Anniversary

Stone count

Higher — full band

Character

Maximum sparkle · Symbolic

Advantages

Unbroken sparkle all the way around the hand
Strongest symbolic meaning of all three styles
The most striking option for a milestone gift

Considerations

Size must be confirmed before we begin — resizing is not possible once set
Higher stone count means a higher price relative to half and three-quarter

Low upkeep High upkeep

Half Eternity

PracticalResizableDaily wear

Coverage

Top half only

Resizing

Yes — more flexibility

Best for

Daily wear · Stacking

Stone count

Half of full — lower cost

Character

Elegant · Practical · Versatile

Advantages

Can be resized after setting — the most practical choice
Comfortable when stacked alongside an engagement or wedding ring
Lower stone count keeps costs more manageable

Considerations

Stones visible only from above — less sparkle when viewed from the side
The plain underside can feel noticeably different to a full eternity

Low upkeep High upkeep

Three-Quarter Eternity

DistinctiveThe middle pathRare

Coverage

270° of band

Resizing

Limited but possible

Best for

Impact without compromise

Stone count

Between half and full

Character

Distinctive · Rare · Considered

Advantages

More visual presence than a half eternity from all angles
Retains some resizing flexibility unlike a full eternity
Rare — very few jewellers offer this as standard

Considerations

Not as well-known — some buyers need to see it in person to appreciate it
Slightly higher stone cost than half, slightly less than full

Low upkeep High upkeep

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

What to consider before commissioning an eternity ring

An eternity ring is most often given at a milestone — an anniversary, the birth of a child, or a significant occasion — and is designed to be worn every day alongside an engagement ring and wedding band. That context shapes every decision: the style, the stone size, the setting, and the metal all need to work with what you already wear.

The most important question to settle first is whether you want a full, half, or three-quarter eternity. Full eternity rings cannot be resized once the stones are set, so your finger size must be confirmed before we begin. Half eternity rings retain the flexibility to be resized later and are the most practical choice for daily wear stacked with other bands. Three-quarter rings sit between the two — more visual presence than a half, some resizing flexibility remaining.

Bespoke eternity rings from À Vie Diamonds start from £800, with most commissions falling in the £2,000–£5,000 range depending on stone type, carat total, metal, and setting style. Every quote is itemised before any commitment is made. If you want to understand the full process, our bespoke journey page walks through every step from consultation to delivery.

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Choose your stone

Every stone, considered

The stone you choose determines the character, colour, and care requirements of your ring. Each has its own personality.

Diamond

Timeless · Brilliant · Durable

Timeless, durable, and exceptionally brilliant. The classic choice for anniversaries and milestone gifts. Diamonds pair beautifully with any metal and suit every setting style.

Hardness 10 / Mohs

Durability Exceptional

Colour range D–Z scale

About this stone

Diamonds are the hardest natural material on earth, scoring 10 on the Mohs scale. They offer unmatched brilliance and fire, and are the most popular choice for eternity rings due to their durability and timeless appearance.

Daily wear suitability

Excellent for daily wear. Resistant to scratching and chipping when set correctly. A secure setting — channel, bezel, or flush — is recommended for very active wearers.

Care and cleaning

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Diamonds attract grease from skin and hand cream, so a periodic professional clean helps maintain peak brilliance.

Best paired with Platinum or 18ct white gold — allows the diamond brilliance to lead

Sapphire

Deep · Durable · Vivid

Deep blues or vibrant colours with excellent durability. A beautiful contrast in 18ct yellow gold or platinum, and a popular choice for those wanting colour in their band.

Hardness 9 / Mohs

Durability Excellent

Colour range Blue, pink, yellow

About this stone

Sapphires score 9 on the Mohs scale, making them second only to diamond in hardness. They are available in a wide range of colours — most notably deep cornflower blue — and hold colour exceptionally well over time.

Daily wear suitability

Excellent for daily wear. The high hardness makes sapphires resistant to scratching, and they maintain their lustre well even with regular contact.

Care and cleaning

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for heavily included stones. Professional checks every year or two are recommended.

Best paired with 18ct yellow gold or platinum — both complement the depth of blue beautifully

Emerald

Rich · Distinctive · Luxuriant

Rich green colour with distinctive character. Best suited to careful daily wear or occasional wear depending on setting style. A statement stone with deep historical significance.

Hardness 7.5–8 / Mohs

Durability Good with care

Colour range Light to deep green

About this stone

Emeralds are a variety of beryl and score 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale. Their rich green colour comes from chromium and vanadium. Most emeralds contain natural inclusions — known as a jardin — which are considered part of their character.

Daily wear suitability

Moderate. Emeralds are more brittle than sapphires or diamonds and can chip if struck. A protective setting such as bezel or channel is strongly recommended for daily wear.

Care and cleaning

Clean gently with a damp cloth — avoid ultrasonic cleaners and steam, which can damage the stone or affect any oil treatment. Handle with more care than harder stones.

Best paired with 18ct yellow gold — the warmth of gold enhances the richness of the green

Ruby

Bold · Symbolic · Vivid

Bold red tones with strong symbolism and standout colour. A meaningful choice for a milestone anniversary gift. Rubies carry the same corundum hardness as sapphires.

Hardness 9 / Mohs

Durability Excellent

Colour range Pink to deep red

About this stone

Rubies are the red variety of corundum, the same mineral as sapphire, scoring 9 on the Mohs scale. Their colour comes from chromium, ranging from pinkish-red to deep pigeon blood red — the most prized tone.

Daily wear suitability

Excellent for daily wear. The high hardness makes rubies a very practical choice for an eternity ring intended for regular wear alongside other jewellery.

Care and cleaning

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Rubies are generally durable enough for ultrasonic cleaning unless heavily fractured, but a jeweller’s assessment is recommended first.

Best paired with 18ct yellow gold or platinum — yellow gold intensifies the red; platinum lets the colour speak alone

Band decoration

Stone-Set Bands

The way diamonds are set into the band changes everything — from sparkle and texture to wearability and maintenance. Explore each technique below.

9 styles

Choosing your metal

Which metal is right for your eternity ring?

We recommend matching your eternity ring metal to your wedding band, not necessarily your engagement ring — the two bands sit closest together on the finger.

Platinum

950 Purity

The benchmark for fine eternity rings. Naturally white, extremely durable, and holds stones more securely than any gold alloy. Requires minimal maintenance and never needs replating.

No platingHypoallergenicMost durable

White Gold

18ct · 75% Pure

The most popular gold choice for eternity rings. Rhodium-plated for a bright white finish — the plating wears over time and needs reapplying every two to three years.

Rhodium platedBright white18ct standard

Yellow Gold

18ct · 75% Pure

A timeless choice that requires no plating maintenance. 18ct is the fine jewellery standard, balancing warmth and hardness. Pairs beautifully with coloured stones.

No platingClassic warmthLow maintenance

Rose Gold

18ct · 75% Pure

The copper content that gives rose gold its blush hue also makes it slightly harder than yellow gold. No plating required. Pairs particularly well with warmer-toned stones.

No platingSlightly harderWarm blush tone

Silver

Sterling · 92.5% Pure

Too soft for daily wear and prone to tarnishing. Doesn’t hold stones reliably over time — a significant concern for a ring worn every day alongside other bands.

TarnishesSoft metalRarely usedNot recommended

Metal	Maintenance	Plating needed	Everyday wear	Starting purity
Platinum	Very low	—	✓	950
18ct White Gold	Low — replate every 2–3 yrs	✓	✓	75% (18ct)
18ct Yellow Gold	Low	—	✓	75% (18ct)
18ct Rose Gold	Low	—	✓	75% (18ct)
Silver	High — tarnishes	—	✗	92.5% (sterling)

Durability rated 1–5. Maintenance reflects typical upkeep for daily wear.

Compare the eternity ring styles people search for most

Eternity ring searches often come down to metal colour, gemstone choice and how unusual or traditional the design should feel.

Metal choice

White gold eternity rings

White gold eternity rings give a bright, diamond-led finish, though they may need rhodium maintenance over time. Platinum is the lower-maintenance alternative for daily wear.

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Gemstones

Ruby and diamond eternity rings

Ruby diamond eternity rings work beautifully for anniversaries and personal birthstone meaning, especially in half or three-quarter eternity designs.

Explore rubies

Bespoke

Unusual eternity rings UK

For something less conventional, we can vary stone shape, setting rhythm, metal colour or engraving while keeping the ring practical for everyday wear.

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Designed with purpose

Design considerations for eternity rings

Everything we account for when matching your stack.

Comfort and practicality

Eternity rings sit alongside engagement and wedding bands, so proportion, height, and stone size must align. We ensure your ring stacks neatly and feels comfortable for daily wear.

Stone size and coverage

Micro set designs create a delicate shimmer, while larger stones create a stronger presence. We guide you on proportion, finger size, and how the ring will look next to your existing jewellery.

Resizing

Full eternity rings have limited resizing capability, while half eternity designs provide greater flexibility. We discuss sizing strategy before your ring is made.

Metal matching

We recommend matching your metal type and colour to your existing rings. Consistency keeps the stack cohesive and avoids wear between bands over time.

Setting style

Claw, pavé, channel, and bezel settings each affect how the ring wears and stacks. We help you choose a setting that complements your engagement ring profile.

Stone quality

For eternity rings, consistency across all stones matters as much as individual quality. We select stones matched in colour and clarity so the ring reads as one continuous line of light.

Stacking and pairing

Wearing multiple rings on the same finger

If you plan to wear your eternity ring alongside an engagement ring or wedding band, fit and proportion matter. We consider how each ring sits, moves, and wears against the others — so the stack feels considered, not crowded.

Height and profile

Rings with tall settings or high profiles can push against each other and cause tilting. We check that your eternity ring sits flush without lifting your engagement ring off the finger.

Band curvature

A shaped or curved eternity ring can follow the contour of your engagement ring, closing the gap between bands so the stack looks deliberate rather than accidental.

Wear between rings

Rings in constant contact wear against each other over time. We advise on metals, setting styles, and band profiles to minimise this — particularly where pavé or micro-set stones are involved.

Sizing for the stack

Multiple rings on the same finger can feel tighter together than worn individually. We factor this in when recommending your size so the stack sits comfortably throughout the day.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

How a bespoke eternity ring commission works

A bespoke eternity ring starts the same way every commission does at À Vie Diamonds: a conversation. We want to know the occasion, what you already wear, the look you have in mind, and your budget. From there we build a shortlist of certified stones matched in colour and clarity, propose a setting style that works with your existing rings, and confirm the design in writing before anything is made.

For a full eternity ring, we confirm your ring size before production begins — never after, because resizing is not possible once the stones are set. For half and three-quarter styles, we still size carefully to account for how the ring sits alongside your other bands. One complimentary resize is included within three months of delivery for resizable designs. Full terms are on our aftercare and warranty page.

If you are also designing an engagement ring or wedding band with us, we can plan all three pieces together so they sit, proportion, and wear as a considered set from the start.

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Our commitment to you

Designed with clarity from start to finish

You remain in control from first consultation to final approval.

Direct communication at every stage

You work directly with our team throughout. No account managers, no handoffs. Clear updates at every step of the process.

No intermediaries

Nothing is made until you approve the design

We present the full design, stone selection, and pricing before a single piece of metal is worked. Your sign-off comes first.

Full approval control

Design refinements agreed before production

Proportions, settings, and structural details are refined and confirmed with you before we proceed. No assumptions are made.

Confirmed before production

Pricing agreed before production begins

The full cost is confirmed and agreed before any work starts. There are no surprises at the end of the process.

Transparent pricing

Every piece inspected before dispatch

Each piece is checked for finish quality, stone alignment, and setting security before it leaves us. We do not dispatch work we would not wear ourselves.

Quality assured

The process

Typical timeline

Most bespoke eternity rings take around four to six weeks from approved design to completion. If you have a date in mind — an anniversary, a birthday — include it in your enquiry and we will plan around it.

1–2 weeks

Brief and stone shortlist

We discuss your idea, budget, timeline, and priorities. We shortlist certified diamonds or gemstones matched to your brief.

1–2 weeks

CAD design and approvals

We refine proportions, setting height, and comfort fit. You review the CAD and approve the final design.

Your call

Your approval

You confirm the final design, stone selection, and agreed pricing. Nothing moves forward without this.

3–4 weeks

Production, setting, and finishing

Your ring is crafted to specification with secure settings and careful finishing throughout.

Everything you need to know before you begin.

Frequently asked questions about bespoke eternity rings

When should I give an eternity ring?

Eternity rings are most commonly given to mark a significant milestone — a wedding anniversary, the birth of a child, or a major life moment. There is no rule about timing. The most important thing is that the occasion means something to you both.

Can an eternity ring be resized?

It depends on the style. Half eternity rings can usually be resized because the plain metal underside gives a jeweller room to work. Full eternity rings are very difficult to resize once set — stones run the full circumference with no plain section to adjust. We discuss sizing carefully before we begin, and for full eternity commissions we confirm your size precisely before production starts.

Will it sit flush with my engagement ring and wedding band?

This is one of the most important questions we consider during the design process. The height, profile, and band curvature of your eternity ring all affect how it sits alongside your other rings. We look at what you already wear and design around it — whether that means a shaped band, a lower setting profile, or a specific stone size — so the stack looks considered rather than accidental.

How do I choose the right stone size?

Stone size affects both how the ring looks and how it wears. Smaller stones — 1.5mm to 2mm — create a delicate, continuous shimmer. Larger stones — 2.5mm to 3.5mm — make a bolder statement but sit higher on the finger and can catch on fabric more easily. We consider your finger width, your existing rings, and your lifestyle before making a recommendation.

Are eternity rings suitable for everyday wear?

Yes — they are designed for it. The setting style matters most for daily wearability. Channel, bezel, and flush settings offer the most snag-free experience. Pavé and claw settings are also durable for daily wear but benefit from a yearly check to ensure no stones have loosened. We advise on the most practical option for your lifestyle during your consultation.

How long does a bespoke eternity ring take to make?

Most commissions are completed within four to six weeks from design approval, depending on stone availability and complexity. If you have a specific date in mind — an anniversary or birthday — let us know when you enquire and we will plan around it.

Can I design an eternity ring from scratch?

Yes — every ring we make is designed and built to order. You are not choosing from a catalogue. We work with you from initial brief through to CAD design and your approval before anything is made. If you have an idea, a reference image, or simply a stone and metal in mind, that is enough to start the conversation.

How do I care for my eternity ring?

Clean your eternity ring regularly with warm water, a small amount of washing-up liquid, and a soft brush — a baby toothbrush works well. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners at home unless your jeweller has confirmed they are safe for your specific stone and setting. We recommend a professional inspection once a year to check stone security and setting condition, particularly for pavé and claw-set styles.

How much does a bespoke eternity ring cost?

Bespoke eternity rings from À Vie Diamonds start from £800. Most commissions fall between £2,000 and £5,000, depending on stone type, total carat weight, metal, and setting style. Every quote is itemised before any commitment is made — you will see exactly what you are paying for before approving anything. No VAT is added as À Vie Diamonds is not VAT registered.

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