Eternity bands have long been loved because of their endless chain of gems that go on into infinity. It adds richness to jewelry when it comes with a meaning, for example the three-stone designs have a gem to represent each of the elements of time, the past, the present and the future. The ruby half eternity ring likewise holds significance since the blood red ruby is about luck, long life, family prosperity and wealth, especially when placed in multiples of 6 / 12, etc… (anything but 4).

Then along come the wishbone eternity rings and we can’t help but wonder what they mean. So for all superstitious jewelry collectors here’s a little trivia:

The Wishbone Shape

It’s originally Etruscan, like almost everything that’s lasted a while, but it’s actually the British who seem to have imbued it with the idea that if the V shape should be snapped in two, a dream could become reality. Native American peoples have also long believed that the shape of a V can catch dreams. Pyramid shapes, V’s, and triangular forms have long been thought to pull energy, channel power, permeate the holder of such an object with a force, often considered magical. Therefore the eternal nature of the classic eternity band, with the frontal V shape, makes wishbone eternity rings perpetual energy channeling devices! At least they may be magical when given as promise rings or used as part of a bridal set.

Where to buy these magical pieces:

1. a beautiful, and affordable, ruby half eternity ring is for sale at British Jewellery in the UK. They craft bespoke and ready to wear items that are not average. For example the ruby and diamond princess cut half eternity band that has six rubies (almost 2 carats) beside similar square diamonds (almost a full carat), set in 18ct gold for about £1,600.

2. The Diamond Store in London has a series of the best wishbone eternity rings you’ll find online. Genuine diamonds, real gold, beautiful settings, start at just £175 and go up to as much as you can afford. Great thing about them is that diamonds are conflict free.