Question 1

What is a halo engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

A halo engagement ring has a center diamond framed by a ring of small diamonds. The frame adds sparkle and makes the center stone look larger for its carat weight. It is one of the most-chosen styles because it gives a bigger, brighter look on the hand. Every setting in the grid above is a halo.

Browse the halo settings to see the styles up close.

Question 2

What is a hidden halo engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

A hidden halo is a ring of tiny diamonds set under the center stone, around its base. You see it from the side, not from the top, so the ring keeps a clean solitaire look from above while adding sparkle and a little size where the stone meets the band.

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Question 3

Does a halo make the diamond look bigger?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The ring of small stones sits right against the center diamond, so your eye reads them together as one larger stone. A halo makes the center look bigger for its carat weight, which is why a smaller center in a halo can look like a larger solitaire. Compare a few in the grid above.

Question 4

How much does a halo engagement ring cost?

Accepted Answer

A halo engagement ring costs the setting plus the diamond. A halo setting holds many small stones, so it usually costs more than a plain solitaire setting. The center diamond's price depends mostly on carat weight. Because diamond prices change daily, we show today's live prices below instead of a fixed figure.

Color, clarity and cut move the price too. See today's prices: halo settings · lab grown diamonds

Question 5

Which diamond shape looks best with a halo?

Accepted Answer

A halo suits almost any shape. Oval, round, cushion and emerald are the most popular halo centers — a halo adds width to an oval, softens a round, and frames a cushion's soft shape. Pick your shape from the tiles above, then a halo setting from the grid.

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Question 6

Which metals suit a halo engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

Platinum and white gold keep a halo bright and icy, so the small stones blend with the center. Yellow and rose gold give a warmer look and a soft outline around the halo. Every halo setting comes in platinum or in 14K or 18K gold, in yellow, white or rose.

Question 7

Are halo engagement rings out of style?

Accepted Answer

No. The halo is a long-standing classic and is still widely chosen. Thinner halos and hidden halos are current favorites, but a well-made halo suits both classic and modern tastes. Choose the style you like — a halo does not date the way a passing trend does.

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