By Gary A.
Edited by Brian M.
Published Aug 8, 2024
Edited on Dec 6, 2024
Infinity engagement rings are the perfect symbol of everlasting love, seamlessly blending elegance and meaning into a design that celebrates forever—explore our guide to find your ideal infinity engagement ring.
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There aren’t many promises that last longer than the big ‘YES’. Their ties to engagement rings mean that diamonds will forever represent…well…forever, but how do you make sure that the entire world – not least of all your beloved – knows without any shadow of a doubt that this is the real, honest, here-to-eternity deal?
With an infinity engagement ring! What else?
There’s more than one way to integrate a symbol of infinity into your ring’s design. From carefully selecting your twisted shank in order to ensure that distinctive shape is achieved to integrating the design into the metalwork or accent diamonds, there are so many options for those of you who want to get deep about the symbolism in your ring and celebrate forever.
It’s romantic, it’s sweet, it’s thoughtful and it’s a very time-honoured approach to celebrating true love. What’s not to like?
Before we dive deeper into the specifics, here are some practical tips to help guide your decision-making process:
Now that you’ve got these practical tips, use Jeweler AI below to find the perfect engagement ring that suits your style and budget:
We’re never trying to shy away from waxing lyrical about true and eternal love, but do you really need our help with this one?!
We’re kidding, of course.
A common (and near-universal) symbol of eternity is that sideways ‘8’ shape – a continuous, symmetrical, unbroken loop with a single twist in the middle. It’s the perfect, simple representation of anything that goes on forever, without any pauses or breaks.
Now, what’s a more appropriate symbol for your engagement ring – the piece of jewelry that will seal your promise to one another and all those plans you’ve pencilled in until now – than an infinity symbol?
The symbol is hundreds of years old, and is also known in academic circles as a lemniscate. Despite being used informally for much of human history, it was first ‘officially’ used by the mathematician John Wallis in the 17th century – 1655, to be exact.
Since then, the symbol has found its way to pretty much every corner of the globe. Whether we’re talking the big and little infinities in John Green’s tear-jerker The Fault in Our Stars – a great one for getting a romantic quote to engrave on your ring – or its use in Celtic jewelry motifs, you’ll find iterations of this design all over the place.
First of all, how many infinities do you want? No, it’s not a trick question for philosophy majors – it’s all about the number of twists you want to integrate into your shank. A twisted band engagement ring is the most popular option; featuring a number of infinity motifs spread evenly across the shank, this one captures the essence of the shape without it feeling gimmicky or too obvious.
Then again, you do you. If you want to get a single infinity symbol to sit under the center setting, don’t let us stop you – it’s all about what symbolises your love (and your style) better.
Infinity rings offer a wealth of design possibilities, allowing you to infuse personal touches that make your ring truly unique. One popular choice is the pavé setting, where small diamonds are set closely together along the band, creating a continuous sparkle that enhances the infinity motif. This technique not only adds brilliance but also emphasizes the ring’s endless loop.
Another elegant option is the use of a split shank, where the band parts as it approaches the center stone, often forming dual infinity symbols. This design adds a touch of complexity and visual interest, perfect for those who appreciate intricate craftsmanship.
For a more minimalist approach, consider a sleek, unadorned infinity band in a high-polish finish. This style underscores the timeless elegance of the infinity symbol without additional embellishments, allowing the shape itself to take center stage.
The obvious ‘best time’ to give an infinity ring is at the wedding. While the traditional wedding band design is a little simpler – and, typically, just a plain, solid metal band – a lot of people now choose to incorporate something more into their bridal set. Since the wedding band’s job is to represent ‘forever’, why not go all the way and incorporate ‘forever’ into the design itself?
But that’s not the only time an infinity ring is a good choice. It’s also a great option as a promise ring since the sentiment of forever is right there but it doesn’t step on the toes (from a design perspective) of the future engagement ring or wedding band.
Alternatively, incorporate this design into your partner’s infinity ring, which is typically given during a special anniversary or after the birth of your first child.
There are so many reasons to give the gift of forever.
The first thing you want to think about is the fact that, if your Infinity ring is going to be worn alongside any other rings, there will be some gapping. This won’t be the same kind of gapping you get between, say, a halo ring and a straight wedding band, Which comes down to an issue of two mismatched silhouettes. Instead, you’ll get regular gapping along the length of the Shank wherever the narrowest point of the Infinity symbol hits.
The good news is, that this won’t cause any discomfort as it does between halos and wedding bands. Instead, consider it from an aesthetic perspective. Are you happy with those little peekaboo glimpses of the finger between the two rings?
That’s not a trick question, either – a lot of people are fine with it!
Also, remember that the more intricate sections are ring has, the more likely it is to pick up dirt and grime during the day. This is easy enough to get around. You can take a look at our guide to regular care and maintenance for your rings here.
Nothing says forever like…well…literally forever. We will never get bored of beautiful, elegant, meaningful infinity rings that marry together the traditional symbol of the engagement ring with one of the oldest (and most romantic) symbols in the world.
This is a great one to incorporate into the design if you like every element to have meaning. Its sentiment is clear, but it doesn’t have that gimmicky look of, say, or heart-shaped diamond. Plus, it still leaves plenty of scope for adding your own personal flair to the design. Whether you keep it plain or use it as an opportunity to add extra diamonds to the design, we can’t wait to see what you make.
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