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Eternity ring

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20: 67:, typically after five years of marriage. Because the presence of stones all the way round the eternity ring can make it cumbersome to wear, the alternative is to have the stones across the face of the ring only. This is sometimes referred to as a "half-eternity" ring rather than a "full" eternity ring. 98:
which, in return for the creation of a "single channel" controlling the world's supply of diamonds, required the purchase of 90–95% of the uncut gem diamonds produced by Russia. The prevailing fashion at the time, particularly for
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containing a number of small diamonds, culminating in the eternity ring, which was aimed at older, married women. One campaign slogan aimed at husbands was, "She married you for richer or poorer. Let her know how it's going."
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The concept of a diamond eternity ring was created in the 1960s by diamond merchant
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Kempton, Daniel (1995). "Russia and de beers: Diamond conflict or cartel?".
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stated that at the time the company had a secret agreement with the
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Index


ring
precious metal
gold
gemstones
diamonds
love
wife
anniversary
paste gems
topaz
De Beers
Edward Jay Epstein
Soviet Union
engagement rings
jewelry
"Awesome guide on infinity rings - What are they used for?"
Why Eternity Bands Are So Popular – Top 4 Reasons
"The Eternity Ring"
ISBN
0-900090-54-5



"Have you ever tried to sell a Diamond?"


doi
10.1080/10220469509545165
"Maybe diamonds are a girl's best friend"

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