A Guide To Halo Engagement Rings
Halo engagement rings are very much on trend for today’s modern bride-to-be looking for an engagement ring that makes a modern and distinctive statement yet is also a classically timeless design. Halo engagement rings feature a central round diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds (round pavé or micro-pavé diamonds) or other gemstones, which give it a ‘halo’ effect. Not only is the halo setting a beautiful design that demand attention, but it also offers the benefit of making the central diamond look up to half a carat larger than it actually is! This makes the halo engagement ring the ideal choice for couples who are working to a budget as means that a smaller diamond can be chosen without the sacrifice of perceived size and still retaining that ‘wow factor’ of a show stopping piece. For this reason alone it is easy to see why Halo engagement rings are so popular, but there is more to the design than just good looks. It has a very interesting history that has been inspired by many design movements and trends throughout the decades. What to find out more? Let’s take a look in more detail at Halo engagement rings
In short: Halo settings ring the centre stone with 0.10-0.30ct of accent diamonds, making a 1.00ct centre appear 1.30-1.50ct visually. US 2025 lab-grown halo solitaires with a 1.00ct D/VS1 centre run $2,200-$3,800, versus $8,500-$13,000 natural. Round and oval centres work best; avoid emerald and Asscher step cuts in halos. Double-halo adds a second ring of accents for $400-$1,200 more.
