Halo Engagement Rings

Halo settings are rings in which a center gemstone or diamond is complemented by at least one additional row of smaller accent stones. The most popular style is one in which the center gem is completely encircled by diamonds that are best seen from the table down perspective. While the most popular type of halo engagement ring features a center diamond surrounded by smaller stones, other designs like gemstone engagement rings or hidden halo rings are also available.

This is one of the biggest draws of halo diamond rings. The circle of smaller diamonds helps make the center diamond look much larger by enhancing the appearance of the main stone and adding additional sparkle around it. With added light and scintillation, a halo ring setting can sometimes help center diamonds or gemstones look larger than their actual size. In hidden halo rings, this is achieved by adding more subtle light performance to the ring. For more classic halo ring settings with a single or double row of pavé diamonds, the scintillation of the center diamond is directly enhanced by the halo. Diamonds with lower cut ratings can often look their very best with the help of halo ring settings.

Halo engagement ring settings will often include information about the main stone’s carat weight and something additional called carat total weight. The carat total weight is a numerical value that includes all of the stones in the setting. Single diamond carat weight, on the other hand, only refers to the main stone. This means that halo engagement rings can have both descriptions or just the carat total weight rating.

Single Halo and double halo settings look especially brilliant surrounding round, cushion, and princess diamonds. Round halo engagement rings offer an update to the solitaire style while cushion and princess cut halo engagement rings offer modern takes on these diamond shapes. As halo engagement rings continue to grow in popularity, more unique fancy-cut shapes are also receiving the sparkling halo treatment. While round halo engagement rings are the most classic shape for women’s and men’s engagement rings with halo diamonds, squarer and more rectangular gemstone and diamond shapes are also excellent fits for these stylish rings.

A halo ring is a symbolic piece of jewelry often given to represent an engagement. Halo ring refers to the halo ring setting in which a main stone, typically a diamond, is encircled by accent stones such as pavé diamonds. Halo rings typically feature natural or lab made diamonds, but they can also feature colorful gemstones. High-quality halo engagement rings are available in platinum, rose gold, white gold, or yellow gold.

As with all our engagement rings, a halo ring represents an everlasting commitment.

Gemstone and diamond halo engagement rings have maintained popularity due to their impressive sparkle. These rings can help maximize any engagement ring budget by enhancing a center stone with smaller diamonds or gems. The halo, whether it’s a single halo or a double halo, is a versatile style that works with many stone types and shapes.

Halo rings sparkle in many metal types. They're most commonly seen in white gold or platinum but can also be found in yellow and rose gold. White gold and platinum halo engagement ring settings bring the perfect backdrop for high-quality diamonds with colorless shades. Warmer jewelry metals like rose gold and yellow gold serve as the perfect halo engagement ring settings for warmer diamonds or certain gemstones. You can learn more about the most popular precious metals for halo rings in our guide to jewelry metals.

A double halo ring is a setting in which there are two rows of diamonds or gemstones encircling a center stone.

Most halo rings are diamond-focused, though some can contain gemstones like sapphires, rubies or emeralds instead. Halo engagement rings are traditionally diamond settings but gemstones are increasingly popular in this engagement ring style.

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If you’re shopping for halo diamond engagement rings, understanding the fundamentals of the 4Cs can help you make the most of your budget. The 4Cs of lab diamonds are cut, color, clarity, and carat. All four of these elements are important to keep in mind when you’re shopping for halo diamond rings.

Yes, you can choose the exact certified diamond or gemstone you’d like featured in your halo ring setting.