Infinity

 

  Right around now, before Valentine’s Day, is when everybody starts thinking about jewelry, candy, and all kinds of other pretty presents.  Personally, I think the best present you could get would be an infinity ring.  It may be a fad right now, but I love the idea of an infinity ring as a symbol for your relationship.

  The infinity symbol was first used for math in 1655 by John Wallis; however, it had been used by Romans before that.  It is used to describe three different categories.  Mathematical infinity, physical infinity, which describes space and time, and “absolute” infinity, describing God.  That’s great and all, but I don’t like math at all.  Beyond that, what’s romantic about math? Absolutely nothing.  But that’s not the only way the infinity sign is used.  In ancient Indian culture, the infinity sign is described as a symbol of unity in relationships and perfection.  And of course, infinity is not limited by time or space, which is essentially forever.  That’s something everyone wants in their relationship.

  Personally, I just love the way infinity rings look.  I think the symbol itself is really pretty, and it’s only made prettier by the meaning behind it.  That’s part of the reasons I love infinity rings. Not only are they pretty in general, but the meaning is pretty too.  

"A Brief History of the Concept of Infinity" University of Connecticut 2/4/13
http://homepage.uconn.edu/alozano/talks/infinity/infinityhistory.html

"Infinity Pendant Meaning" eHow 2/4/13
ehow.com/about_6638871_infinity-pendant-meaning.html

Infinity Ring Picture 2/7/13
http://indulgy.com/post/ykOVwtrnF1/infinity-ring