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Most people are aware of the anniversary gifts that correlate with each year married (i.e. first year is paper, twenty-five is silver, fifty is gold, etc.) but the concept of an anniversary ring isn’t widely known. When it comes to anniversary rings, there are no rules or guidelines—just something to commemorate your love and upgrade that ring stack!
What Constitutes an ‘Anniversary’ Ring?
As previously mentioned, there aren’t any rules or guidelines for anniversary rings; they are simply rings one wears to commemorate the years spent married to their partner. For those in the know, there are common trends most people follow when picking out their anniversary ring.
At Lauren B, we help our clients find the perfect ring for every stage in life: birthdays, proposals, anniversaries, and everything in between! In the same way everyone has different preferences when it comes to their engagement ring, everyone has different preferences when it comes to their anniversary ring as well. The seven most popular types of anniversary rings we see at Lauren B are Fancy Eternity Bands, Yellow Diamond Rings, Sapphire Rings, Duo Rings, 3-Stone Rings, and 5-Stone Bands, and a simple center stone upgrade!
Fancy Eternity Bands
Eternity bands, by nature of their design, carry a great deal of symbolism for endless love. The never-ending design and name of the style being eternity, these rings signify that your love is also never-ending and eternal.
If you are interested in switching out your wedding band stack for a single ring, the best and cleanest way to do so is to replace it with a bigger eternity band. Emerald Cut Eternity Bands are most common as they are simple, elegant, and timeless while still giving maximum sparkle.
4.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond White Gold Eternity Band
If you would rather match your eternity band shape to your engagement ring, we carry a multitude of round and fancy shape eternity bands!
5.5 ct Oval Diamond Eternity Band
Pear Shape Diamond ‘North-South’ Eternity Band
Yellow Diamond Anniversary Rings
Next to colorless diamonds, yellow diamonds are truly one of the most exquisite variations in diamond colors. Not only are they stunning, but they are fairly rare. Luckily, we have an extensive selection of yellow diamond rings and stones to choose from!
Yellow diamonds are a great choice for anniversary rings because although they are diamonds, they are more unique and special than your typical white diamond. This specialty stone is a great symbol of a milestone anniversary.
2.03 carat Oval Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Sapphire Anniversary Rings
Symbolizing truth and loyalty, sapphires come in a variety of colors with the most popular being blue. The history of sapphires dates back to ancient Egypt where the gem was praised for its ‘healing properties.’ Jumping to Victorian England, sapphire became one of the most popular gemstones of the era.
Arguably the most popular sapphire ring of all time is the ring Prince Charles proposed to Princess Diana with. If you want your own version of the Princess Diana ring, we have it!
Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Duo Anniversary Ring
What’s better than one diamond? Two diamonds! Duo rings are the perfect way to commemorate an anniversary because all you have to do is add another stone to your existing ring. Now instead of sticking to one shape, you can have two! Some popular combinations include oval and cushion, pear and heart, and round and emerald.
1.51 carat Oval & 1.20 carat Cushion Diamond Duo Ring
2 ct Pear & 1.5 ct Heart Diamonds Diamond Duo Ring
Don’t want another diamond? Add a gemstone to your existing center stone!
Ruby and Round Diamond Invisible Gallery™ Duo Ring
3-Stone Anniversary Ring
Are two diamonds not enough? Make it a three-stone ring by adding two smaller diamonds to the sides of your existing center stone. Depending on the shape of your engagement ring center stone, you have several options for side stones. Check out our blog on side stones to find out which style works best for you.
Adding side stones to your existing center stone is a great way to ensure you have maximum finger coverage and add volume to your ring stack.
1.42ct Oval Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
2 ct Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Want something a little less traditional? Add color gemstones as side stones instead as this lucky client did!
5-Stone Bands
Technically considered a wedding band, 5-stone bands are a great option if you’re looking to change up your stack! Since the stones are generally larger than a typical wedding band, we recommend you don’t wear your new 5-stone ring on the same finger as your engagement ring as it might damage both rings.
5-Stone rings are a great option for someone who loves the look of a bigger band without the disruption of having diamonds between their fingers.
5 Stone Pear Shape Diamond Band: GIA Graded
Center Stone Upgrade
Arguably the most popular option couples go with to commemorate their anniversary is upgrading their center stone for a much larger or a higher quality diamond. Pretty self-explanatory, here are some of our favorite center stone upgrades we’ve made:
The 7 Carat Ring
7 Carat Oval Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Classic Round Diamond Ring
4.52 ct Round Diamond Cathedral Engagement Ring
Go Get that Anniversary Ring
Anniversaries are a big deal, so you should celebrate accordingly! Whether that means adding diamonds to your existing engagement ring, changing up your stack with a large eternity band, or adding a pop of color to your stack, we think you should always go big or go home!
If you’re looking to design a special look for your next anniversary, email info@laurenb.com to be connected with a design consultant who will help make your anniversary ring dreams come true. Book your appointment now! What are you waiting for?