Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Halo Diamond Engagement Rings!

The History of the Popular Halo

While the halo can be traced back to the early Georgian period, it really rose to prominence in the 1920s, when Art Deco started to surge. Halos current popularity places them second only to the classic solitaire as the favorite style of engagement ring.

What to Think About When Choosing the Halo Style

Halos come in a number of configurations and styles, so here are a few things to consider when purchasing one.

• The Center Stone

The center diamond can come in really any shape you would like! Round and princess-cut center stones are classics, but you can also choose ovals, emerald-cut, cushion, pear, and marquise diamonds. It's really up to you and what you like...halos look great on all diamond shapes! 

• Number of Halos

This is where it gets to be a lot of fun! You can have a single, double, and even a triple halo. A double halo is two rows of accent stones circling your center stone and so on. Each row creates the illusion of a bigger diamond!  The triple wrap really helps to make a very small center stone look bigger. So more rows means more bling!

• Shank

The shank of your halo diamond engagement adds a lot to the overall look, feel, and style of your ring. The shape and thickness of the shank will also add to the aesthetic of your ring. If you want even more bling on your ring, look for a shank that has diamonds in it. This will add to the sparkle! And if you love sparkle and shine, you might want to considering getting a split shank—this is when the shank is split into two or more narrower bands. And each of these bands can have diamonds as well. Think bling overload! Plus shanks can have a twist for even more pizzazz! 

• Flush or Floating

There are two kinds of halo settings to think about: flush or floating. A flush halo setting is where the center stone is flush with the halo itself. A floating halo means the center stone is held apart and above the halo by its prongs. This creates space between the surrounding halo and the center stone. This is really a matter of preference and the look you like. There are many options to choose from when considering a halo diamond engagement ring, which leads us to...

• Prong or Bezel

Another design element to consider is a  prong or bezel style setting. Prongs are simply the little metal claws that hold the center stone in place. A bezel style is a band of metal that sits between the center stone and the halo. Again this is a personal preference, so be sure to check out both styles and see which one you like!

So, we've covered what a halo is and the main aesthetic elements to consider when choosing one. Now let's look a little bit more closely at the pros and cons of this popular style of engagement ring.

Pros and Cons of a Halo Diamond Engagement Ring

Pros of a Halo Setting

• Amplifies the look of a smaller carat center diamond stone
• Adds overall sparkle thanks to the surrounding stones
• May better secure and protect the center diamond
• Adds beauty and interest to a myriad of diamond shapes

Cons of a Halo Setting

• Tiny surrounding stones can become loose or lost
• Resizing a halo style diamond engagement ring can  be challenging
• If center stone is raised above halo, it can get caught on clothing or other items

So that is all about halos! Do you want one now for your diamonnd engagement ring? We understand if you do...they are a gorgeous choice and you won't regret it!  Halos are beautiful, romantic, and eye-catching and will make any carat diamond appear bigger. If you love bling, shine, and sparkle, then a halo very well may be the ring for you.

In fact, if you think a halo diamond engagement ring is for you, here are some of our favorites!

Our Favorite Halo Diamond Engagement Rings

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