Not Only Round Diamonds Anymore: the New Eternity Bands

By Helen Zbornik The discovery of diamonds in Brazil increased the supply in Europe and as they became more available rings grew more elaborate, set in fleur-de-lys, rosettes, bows and stylized letters. Diamonds were even set in natural, rough form. In 1761 King George III presented a second diamond band as a 'guard' to Queen Charlotte. This was the predecessor of our modern day anniversary