I know the world of engagement rings is so large – that one can simply get lost in all the metal types, styles, designs, settings, gems, etc. But with me by your side, it's going to be like walking on the clouds. Hop on! 😎
To make it much easier for you, I am going to discuss hidden halo and pave wrap settings side by side so that you can have a clearer view of both.
Pave Wrap and Hidden Halo are two characteristics of the engagement ring designs. They both get placed around the setting of the main stone. It's very common to find some rings that carry both of these characteristics in their designs.
I added some infographics to point exactly on their differences. I'll add some pictures to show these designs separately as well as mixed together.
Now, Hidden Halo, as the name suggests, is the style of the engagement ring, where there is a halo present but cannot be seen from the top. You have to take a deep closer look from the sides to notice it! 💁
Mostly the hidden halo is under the setting of the stone, encircling it and giving it a precisely sleek look.💍 Most of the time the small stones on a regular halo face upward and the culet point downward. But the stones on a hidden halo face the sides of the ring and the culet points towards the center of the ring.
Keep in mind that the belt shaped hidden halo can be placed anywhere around the ring. Sometimes it can be placed at the top near the surface of the ring.
And at times you can find the hidden halo at the lowest part of the setting on the bridge where the roundness of the shank touches her finger.
Note that there's multiple types of hidden halo engagement rings. As a rule of thumb, to verify if a ring is considered a hidden halo you should see if the size of the donut shape halo itself passes the center stone or not. Or look for the direction which the small stones are facing. If they face side ways then it's a hidden halo.
Hidden Halo rings are perfect for those women who want their ring to have a smart and sleek look, with a very sophisticated design. It’s like glitter only a wearer can see! Ooh, dreamy, right?😍 Man, it’s perfect for your girl if she prefers decent and simple style over glam.
Hidden Halo ring are currently on trend. They're getting much more popular than normal halo engagement rings.
Many people love Hidden Halo designs but don't know what's the point of it and why it's being hidden. The point of Hidden Halo is to hide that it's a halo. The fact is that hidden haloes are a hidden way to add size to your center stone. Hidden haloes make your center stone appear larger at least bigger than what you'd guess. Unlike a regular halo, a hidden halo ring will sparkle from all of the sides that you look at it. Because the table(face) of the small stones are towards the sides of the ring.
I remember once my colleague, when showing us her ring and explaining its characteristics, was asked by another male colleague why a hidden halo if no one can see it. She smiled and told him that the hidden halo in her ring is ‘for her’, not for the world to see.
It is there to make her feel good and happy. She likes halos, but she didn’t want to ruin the classy vintage look of her moissanite engagement ring. That is when she came up with the idea of adding a hidden halo to her ring, to which her husband agreed. It’s there for her enjoyment, as she can say she has a halo ring now! And I cannot agree more with her. The hidden halos are really not for showing people off, but for the girl herself.
Pave wrap is for your girl if she likes extra sparkle to her ring. If she feels the need for more glitter in her ring, then pave wraps are the best option.
Basically if the outside of the prongs of your ring have stones on them, then it's a pave wrap. Remember that most pave wrap engagement rings also carry a halo or a hidden halo with them. Or in other words, pave wrap is usually a ring setting that is full of small stones around it to the point where there's no more space left.
In this example you see a trellis halo engagement ring that is wrapped by pave. On some particular designs like this one, there's not much of a space on the prongs, so the wrap gets placed on the sides of your engagement ring where it's possible.
The stone setting can have single, double or triple pave wraps or haloes too. It's when we wrap the stone setting with micro pave. That's why we call it "pave wrap". It depends upon the amount of twinkle she likes and your custom design though. In my opinion the more sparkle the better! 😎
My neighbor, Adam, who is also a very good friend of mine, when planning to propose to his girlfriend, asked me to help him.
So the search and detective mode begins! 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️He told me how his girl likes everything extra sparkly, which was the main confusion point for him, as he does not know how much sparkle is enough sparkle for the ring to make her girl happy. He was looking for bigger stones that might make the ring flashier and shinier. That was when I intervened, and suggested pave wrap rings!
He, of course, didn’t know what I was talking about. So, we went through our collections and after much consideration, picked out a very beautiful 5 carat radiant cut diamond ring with pave wrap and vintage shank. Thankfully, his girl loved the extra glistening on her ring. And I truly agree that there is no such thing as enough sparkle! ✨
All in all, if you find her always looking for something rather decent and sleek, go for the hidden halo design engagement ring.
But if you know she would want something more scintillating on her finger and if her jewelry collection is screaming that out loud, but at the same time she wouldn’t want a very huge stone. Then definitely search for a pave wrap engagement ring. That will do the trick! 😌
Check out a video full of hidden haloes and pave wrap engagement rings.
Have any questions? Comment below.
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3. Pros and Cons of Halo Engagement Rings |
4. Flush Halo (Classic) Vs Floating Halo Engagement Rings |
5. Halo Vs Solitaire Engagement Rings |
6. Halo Vs Seamless Engagement Rings |
7. Halo Vs Double Halo Engagement Rings |
8. Cushion halo vs round Halo Engagement Rings |
9. Halo Vs Hidden Halo Engagement Rings |
10.Hidden Halo Vs Pave Wrap Engagement Ring (U're 👋) |
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While you might be confused about making the final choice, let me make things super easy for you! 💆
What does the "halo" mean? 😇 Halo is basically something like a belt that can surround an object, in our case the main diamond. 💎 Adding a halo gives some more space to set more stones on a piece of jewelry. Halo makes the main stone appear larger and of course causes more sparkle from different angles.
The main difference of these two setting designs is in their diameter. If the diameter of the "halo" is bigger than the main stone then it's a Halo setting. But if the diameter of the "halo" is smaller than the main stone then you can call it a Hidden Halo setting.
But that's not the only sign that would differentiate the difference between these two settings. First, let me walk you through them basics!
As you probably know, a halo ring setting is one in which a central gemstone is surrounded by other gemstones (halo), prominently sitting around the central gemstone. If you face the ring towards yourself and you still see the stones around the main stone, then it's for sure a Halo.
Another major sign to look for is the direction the small stones are facing. When we set the small stones on the halo, they're facing up.
Let's say there's a halo wrapped around your ring. When you face a ring towards yourself, and you see no halo, then it's a hidden halo. A hidden halo can't be seen when the table of your center stone is facing your way.
Now let's say you turn the ring sideways and the halo around the ring appears. Something like a belt of stones is wrapped around your stone. If you notice you'll see that the small stones on the hidden halo are facing sideways. That's an approval fact to determine that the ring is for sure a hidden halo.
Both are generally considered to flatter the gemstone, compared to other rings such as solitaire, but they do so in different ways. 💁
Still a little confused about how either ring fit into your plans?
Here are some aesthetic considerations you might want to grab onto while making this very important decision (no pressure!)😏
Both halo and hidden halo can be placed on different heights. For example if the surface of the halo is on the same level as the surface of the center stone, we call it Flush Halo.
The Halo has a big difference compared to a hidden halo. A hidden halo has to be stuck to the basket/prongs. But a halo can be placed apart from the main stone in a way that you'll see a gap between the halo and the stone. At that time you can call the ring a Floating Halo. Floating Halos usually stand out with some space.
Hidden halos are not limited in shape. Sometimes they're very small and placed below the culet of the center stone where the band meets the basket/prongs. Sometimes they're not even round. If you see a line of stones on the shank below the basket/prongs, although it's not circling around the main stone.
If you see some spinners on the ring, it still counts as a hidden halo. Here's a creative spinning hidden halo for the ones that like spinning.
The size of the stones may be something that causes confusion. In this case size does not matter. Some designs can have different stone sizes. But this shouldn't mislead you. Regardless of what size stone you see, you should be able to differentiate a halo vs hidden halo just by noticing the stone placement.
Does she always vouches for a traditional style that is still in vogue? Well if she does then bro your right answer here is Go Traditional! ☑️ And what’s traditional when it comes to the world of halo engagement rings? A Halo engagement ring itself. Like the very first type that was known to love birds and their lovely engagement rings!
On the other hand, the sleek and relatively reserved feel of hidden halo rings fits more in line with our modern aesthetic sensibilities, with the gemstone front and center of the ring and the halo there underneath to highlight its brilliance. 🥰
To put it in even simpler terms, a halo ring is a classic design whereas the hidden halo is a modern twist on it.
After all, one of the most important reasons why you want a halo/hidden halo ring is that you want a great sparkly ring for her, right? So choosing the stone is very important.
Two of the most popular and loved stones for a halo/hidden halo setting are diamonds and moissanite. If you only like original stuff that resonates with your status, then nothing less than a natural diamond can be placed on your halo ring. But if you're not obsessed with status, the fact that moissanite is more sparkly than diamonds would be a good reason for you to go with a moissanite halo ring.
You've probably noticed that you see some halo rings with a lot of stones, but there's little to no sparkle coming out of the ring. Have you ever wondered why they don't sparkle regardless of the amount or size of the stones?
Speaking about them is easy. But getting the right stone can be challenging. 90% of the rings you see are set with low quality stones. They usually have very bad clarity and colors or they might even be repaired. Do you know why? Because in fact only 10% of the diamonds found in nature or the moissanite created in the lab have ideal quality. Naturally many people want to carry the name of the "diamond" with their halo rings, so by having the cheapest diamond they're satisfied as a diamond owner.
The good news is that most of the stones sold on Leyloon are the top 0.001% of the world's diamond and supplies. We can provide you with both of these stones and guarantee you that you get the greatest stones. Since we freely guarantee the stability, sparkle, color and even the replacement of the halo stones, you know that your halo ring will remain sparkly and in the same shape at all times forever. On the top of that we have a 60 day money back guarantee that gives you some space to make sure this is the exact halo ring you love.
There’s another twist. While playing around with different shapes, might make the ring gaudier in the case of halo rings.
You should know that round cuts and cushions are super popular to set with a halo or hidden halo. If you wanna be a little different, then go with an oval or asscher cut. Wearing other stones like radiant and princess cut with a halo setting is more unique since people mostly prefer those shapes to stand out alone with a solitaire setting.
White gold is by far the best and most popular metal to choose for a halo ring setting. Then comes rose gold second. And yellow gold comes right behind it in the third place.
Yellow gold is an unreplaceable color since the name of it brings to mind a lot of shine and wealth. Although we've seen yellow gold a lot in the past decades, it's still associated with luxury and wealth. So if you're expressive, then this metal might be the greatest choice for your halo/hidden halo ring.
Rose gold is becoming way more popular. Maybe you really wanted that 2-tone white gold and yellow gold combination together in your ring? If that’s the case, then hidden halos are the ring for your and/or your significant other. ☑️
A halo ring showcases all of the features of the ring together: you see a beautiful gemstone which shines even brighter as it reflects the light of the halo below, like an angel in a church mural, 👼clearly visible to the eye.
If your significant other prefers grand gestures of love, this is the way to go! ♥️
Nothing could better signal your eternal commitment to them than a halo ring that shines without reservations. You can even add to the grandiosity of both the ring and your special day by going for the double, or even triple halo ring!
However, if grand gestures are not her thing, and you would like to approach things more subtly, then you can’t go wrong with a hidden halo ring.
So Frank recalls his search for that one engagement ring as the most overwhelming decision of his life! Thanks to his great friends and supportive boys, they already told him to go for a hidden halo ring. 💍 Since they all knew that Alice has a thing for intimate gestures and close circle kind of associations. She wouldn’t share everything with everyone!
Frank knew a side sparkle that only Alice and he can relate to is what a hidden halo engagement ring would add to their relationship. ♥️ Every time she will look down her finger, there will be this sparkle that only those two can understand. Isn’t this just super romantic?! 🥰
One last thing: you might be wondering if there is a significant price difference between the two. I am here to make your decision simpler in that case too. Halo and Hidden Halo rings are priced similarly, so there’s one less thing to worry about. ☺️
Now you just have to decide whether you want to go all out, or keep it (relatively) simple! There’s no wrong answer, but a good way to decide if either set of rings work for you or your girl. If you two are going engagement ring shopping together, seeing the ring sit on her hand can give you a great idea of how you and she feels about halos, hidden or otherwise.
Good luck! :)
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2. How High Should a Diamond Be Set in a Halo Setting? |
3. Pros and Cons of Halo Engagement Rings |
4. Flush Halo (Classic) Vs Floating Halo Engagement Rings |
5. Halo Vs Solitaire Engagement Rings |
6. Halo Vs Seamless Engagement Rings |
7. Halo Vs Double Halo Engagement Rings |
8. Cushion halo vs round Halo Engagement Rings |
9. Halo Vs Hidden Halo Engagement Rings (U're 👋) |
10. Hidden Halo Vs Pave Wrap Engagement Ring |
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So now that you know different kinds of engagement rings, it’s time to move on further to the different diamond cuts in various styles of Halo engagement rings. Oh, you are going to love it I am going to make it SO easier for you.💁♀️
Cushion halo engagement rings, as the name suggests, are the rings that have a pillow-shaped outline and soft round edges, just like a cushion.
Whereas, the round halo engagement ring has a simpler and round shape. It is the most popular shape of the diamond cut of all the cuts that are known for engagement rings. 💟
Let’s discuss and compare the cushion cut, and round cut diamonds, side by side, by highlighting the pros and cons of both styles of halo engagement rings.
Imagine a cushion or perhaps you are just doing this research sitting by it! 😅 Simply put, cushion halo rings have cushion-shaped diamond (or any stone) which has a vintage effect on it.
It has neatly round corners that add to the romance that is the essence of your proposal and engagement. 👑 Let me ask you something. Does she have a thing for vintage appeals? Then it's going to be the loveliest choice for her. Also if she prefers romance over grandeur.
This cut has a soft delicate look to it which depicts the gentle nature of the person wearing it.🌼
The cushion halo rings are mostly related to the vintage style, because of their unique cushion styled cut. The stone in this ring looks delicate and looks quite versatile as it compliments many styles for the engagement rings.💎
The cut enhances the light performance on the stone, making it look more exquisite and fine. If she is more inclined towards elegant jewelry, then choosing a cushion cut diamond for your engagement ring will be a perfect decision.💯
Round cut halo engagement rings are as radiant as an engagement ring could get! Round diamonds have a universal appeal to them.
They are widely praised as the well-cut round diamond will look great in almost every kind of ring setting. 💯
Not only does it suit every setting, but it also elevates the appearance of the diamond on the ring. Now, imagine all these qualities literally amplified in a halo setting?! I mean, isn’t that just My Dream Engagement ring picture?!
The halo setting gives a more elaborated look then a simple round cut diamond, thus having higher brilliance as a larger size.
Who doesn’t like sparkle? ✨ Especially on a finger! Every girl desires for it. The round cut halo rings have precise cut diamonds that increase the scintillation of the diamond, resulting in more sparkle.
Round diamond halo rings are praised all over the world and are most popular, due to its scintillation. 💍
The cut enhances the light effect, which is praised mostly, but one other thing that makes people love round cut halo rings is the precise cutting of the diamond, which makes the diamond and the ring more exquisite-looking.
The intricate style of the round cut diamond halo ring makes it look more graceful on the finger! Hence, more points for you being the best fiancé ever!
ConclusionIt all comes down to personal preferences! If she would love a cushion halo or a round halo, I have shared with you the ques to look for!
You have already nailed the quest by gathering all the information that you needed to make an informed decision. What’s left? Just re-visit her choices, plan the big ask’s big surprise and you are good to go!
References: beyond4cs, jewelryshoppingguide, beyond4cs
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2. How High Should a Diamond Be Set in a Halo Setting? |
3. Pros and Cons of Halo Engagement Rings |
4. Flush Halo (Classic) Vs Floating Halo Engagement Rings |
5. Halo Vs Solitaire Engagement Rings |
6. Halo Vs Seamless Engagement Rings |
7. Halo Vs Double Halo Engagement Rings |
8. Cushion halo vs round Halo Engagement Rings (U're 👋) |
9. Halo Vs Hidden Halo Engagement Rings |
10. Hidden Halo Vs Pave Wrap Engagement Ring |
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Imagine a beautiful centerpiece in your living room on a coffee table. Now as beautiful as your centerpiece is, you will still want to add a thing or two on the table, so that the table looks more decent. While you’re thinking about adding a thing or two, to the centerpiece, someone might want to add various small décor pieces to the table.💌
Let me spill the tea for you for these engagement rings.
While searching for the halo rings over the internet and in some beautiful jewelry stores, I came across various styles of single halo engagement rings that are still stuck in my mind.
Some are just so gorgeous I almost felt like I’m ready to take the next step in my relationship. You have got to admit Halo rings are breath-takingly gorgeous.✨💍
Whether it’s a cushion cut single halo ring, or a princess cut single halo rings - they are stunning!
With paved shanks or not ( micro pave or petite pave, that’s a whole different story ) or with split bands, the single halo rings have always been a show stopper. They have been, what most women call, the dream ring!
In a single halo setting of the ring, the diamond can be easily noticed and attracts more attention. Customize the diamond’s cut to your liking and Voila! Your diamond looks like a royalty sitting in the middle, highly placed, clearly standing out of the stones around it. 💌
Guys, take notes! Women prefer Single Halo rings because it adds to the beauty of their ring. Secondly a halo ring makes the stone look bigger than actual, and it adds to the glory of the rings.💑
Moving on to the double halo rings, now, there’s not much of a difference in the style it has to offer. The setting and designs that are used for single halo rings can be used for double halo rings as well. All they have is a little more grandeur due to an additional halo to it. 👑
If your girl likes her jewelry to be a little extra, a little more sparkly, and a little fancier, then double halo rings are for her! ✨The side stones, whether diamond or not, adds to the glam. 🔹
Margaret can be called some sort of influencer for halo engagement rings! No, she doesn’t run a jewelry store but it all started with her immense love for halo rings. She and fiance bought their engagement rings together and ever since I have seen her vouching for halo rings everywhere!
In her view, they are just the best and why won’t they be? You can customize the size of the halos, as one halo can set to be smaller in size than the second one. It will give an elevated effect to the center stone as well.🌠
Though she has a single halo ring, she can still make you fall in love with double halo rings as well! How? Well, to put her words, both the halos can have different colored stones as well to stand out from each other, and not look like a cluster of the rings. 🌟
You can change the color and stones according to your liking. If you want more sparkle to your engagement ring, then different stones, metals, and settings can be adjusted and added to it.💍 What’s not to love?
The setting of the ring depends upon her choices! And your attention to details. If she likes just a subtle amount of glam, you can go for a single halo engagement ring. But if she has a heart for super sparkles and different stones, go for a double halo engagement ring!
A single halo ring might fall into the decent yet not-so-fancy category. While the double halo ring has a fancy grandeur look. 🌟
References: rlj, gabrielny, jewelryshoppingguide
What Halo is Best |
1. Different Types of Halo Engagement Rings |
2. How High Should a Diamond Be Set in a Halo Setting? |
3. Pros and Cons of Halo Engagement Rings |
4. Flush Halo (Classic) Vs Floating Halo Engagement Rings |
5. Halo Vs Solitaire Engagement Rings |
6. Halo Vs Seamless Engagement Rings |
7. Halo Vs Double Halo Engagement Rings (U're 👋) |
8. Cushion halo vs round Halo Engagement Rings |
9. Halo Vs Hidden Halo Engagement Rings |
10. Hidden Halo Vs Pave Wrap Engagement Ring |
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The answer to that is right there in their names. Halo means to surround with and Seamless means without seams or obvious joins. So that suggests that it is a matter of positioning and designing these styles.💌 Still confused? Let me unveil this mystery in detail!.
Halo engagement rings have captured the hearts of jewelry lovers, designers, and brides for years. They’re quite popular for engagements with small side stones surrounding the big stone in the center.
Their setting can be single or double. The gemstones encircling the big diamond can be round paved or micro pave. These stones dazzle with a flash of light and end up attracting attention to the big stone in the center. #Goals💎
Larger than life!
This style actually offers a lot of options to make the big diamond become the star of the show. Now, a high carat center diamond looks quite huge and a half-carat diamond can make it look half a carat larger. 💌
So in any case, a halo engagement ring will always bring eyes to its center. But the huge gap between the center diamond and the halo can seem needless at times. It’s like a combination of a beautiful halo, and then a beautiful big diamond.
A seamless halo engagement ring is generally known as a ‘no gap halo’. It can give a bigger dazzling look to an engagement ring, which is just we all want, yeah? The center diamond sits against the halo and there are no spaces between the center stone and the halo and the metal surrounding it.🔹
It can make a 1-carat diamond look like a 2 carat one. A seamless halo ring looks intricate and unique.
It does not allow any gap between the stones and the complete look is very ‘seamless’. It actually seems like the halo is hugging the ring as no dark gaps can be seen in between. By eliminating the gap altogether, this design offers an intense shining effect as all the stones are clustered together.💟💎💟
The fact that a halo can add 2mm width to its appearance and it’s very sleek and symmetrical in style, it makes the shape and set look modern and classic.
Apparently, a seamless halo has many advantages that a simple halo does not have. 🔹
Is your girl very peculiar about keeping her jewelry clean? Or let me put it this way, if she is anything like Monica from Friends, her OCD will be well paired with a seamless halo engagement ring!
And if she’s also a little bit more concerned about her stuff, also known as Phoebe, seamless halo ring sounds like the best choice. As it offers more than a mass-produced pre-made halo ring in the chain stores. The fact that it offers protection to the center diamond by the outer halo of the diamonds is a remarkable advantage of this design.
But if she is not a fan of a cluster of diamonds or wants them with a big diamond in the center to stand out, a common halo engagement ring is your best option then.
References: Vanessanicole, lulurosalie
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2. How High Should a Diamond Be Set in a Halo Setting? |
3. Pros and Cons of Halo Engagement Rings |
4. Flush Halo (Classic) Vs Floating Halo Engagement Rings |
5. Halo Vs Solitaire Engagement Rings |
6. Halo Vs Seamless Engagement Rings (U're 👋) |
7. Halo Vs Double Halo Engagement Rings |
8. Cushion halo vs round Halo Engagement Rings |
9. Halo Vs Hidden Halo Engagement Rings |
10.Hidden Halo Vs Pave Wrap Engagement Ring |
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Quick hint: Halo engagement ring is the type which has a cluster of stones of your own choice around your centerpiece or your major stone. Whereas The Solitaire engagement ring is a ring which has a very basic look to it. It only has one major stone in the middle. 💎
Let's get to the details now!
Imagine a refreshing fish aquarium with a big fish surrounded by teeny tiny little fish around. Does it look more attractive to you to see those little fish eventually swimming across and drawing attention to the big fish? Just like that Halo engagement rings are the ones with smaller Stones encircling the main stones. Ta-daah.
You can use different designs and techniques to give your Halo engagement ring a more elaborated and decent look.
Your engagement ring can have one halo, a double or even triple Halo with paved shanks and split bands. It is all up to your liking.💌
If you choose a Halo engagement ring for your honey then it is sure that your engagement ring is going to stand out! Depending upon the number of halos and your taste plus her liking in choosing /customizing the ring.
Not only can you customize your number of halos in the engagement ring but also you can change the paved and unpaved shanks as well. The more the better, as women say!🌟
Who doesn’t want to add shine to a ring? It will compliment that big stone on her finger, so go for it. Be a bit extra if that is what it takes, to make your ring stand out of the basic common styles. And of course to see that shine in her eyes while you pop the big ask!
Now when you’re choosing the main stone, for the halo ring, be sure it doesn’t fit in completely! Your diamond (or any stone) is supposed to stand out of the halo stones. Only then, it will look more grand!
Even if you choosing stone other than Diamond then the Halo engagement ring style is perfect to make your stone stand out. Why or how? Because in a Halo engagement ring the stones look more elevated which will definitely make it look even more stunning.
Also, the Halo engagement ring not only attracts attention but it also gives the Diamond or the stone that you choose, a more sleek and definite look, #goals.💎
Remember the fish aquarium scenario? Is the little fish swarming around the big fish somehow looking to you like noise? Let’s take another aquarium and move them there, now imagine one big fish in her absolute beauty moving around the whole aquarium.
This is what a Solitaire engagement ring is! it is one of the most decent and focused designs of the engagement ring ever known.
The Solitaire engagement rings basically have one single diamond or the stone of your liking.💁♀️ You can have paved shanks and double split bands in your Solitaire engagement rings. But this design of the engagement ring does not have any halos around it.🌟
In a solitaire engagement ring, the main focus of the ring is the stone, having no halos to compliment the look or the size of the engagement ring.
The Solitaire engagement ring looks more grand and subtle. The design is sleek and has a very decent effect to it. It is best for the couples who do not want to add anything extra to the engagement ring and prefer basic over sparkles.🌟
But it does not mean that a single stone cannot have a grand look to it!
As you don't have any added halo to make your stone look bigger, this style of the engagement ring looks grander because of the single stunning stone in it. 🔹You can have paved shanks but still, make your main stone or your Diamond stand out for it.
It’s a simple yet very decent and classic look for the ring. ⭐Not to mention the elaborated look for the stone. It will certainly pass as a beautiful engagement ring! 💍
To help you choose, let me share with you a few views or meanings people associate with these two rings.
Ana had that dreamy, surprise proposal day so I had to ask Mike what made him choose a halo engagement ring. What he said is so precious I bet I made them fall in love all over again. Ok, so as Mike says, when he started the big quest he was pretty confused about going for a solitaire engagement ring or a halo engagement ring.
He visited the store and saw them both in person to have the right meaning. He chose the halo ring as it reminded him of Ana, how in a bunch of people he could always find her right there looking at him with those big dreamy eyes. Besides, it somehow made him see how she is the center of his universe! Halos and the big diamond in the center spoke that for him!
While Ana’s story is full of meaningful details, Frank and Rachel had a grand and might I say one word gesture to explain their choice. “ She is the one for me”, the ring had to say it out loud too! Isn’t that just oh so romantic?
Frank had quite a troubled past few years and he still feels super grateful to the universe for sending Rachel into his life. He says she was the only one by his side during all those bad times. Their engagement ring helps them celebrate that and remind them every single day!
Both the halo and solitaire rings are beautiful in their own way. It is the wearer’s choice of what they like. If she prefers glam and glitter, go for the halo engagement ring. And if she prefers, something basic, and sleek, go for the solitaire engagement ring. Either way, also make sure to associate with your engagement ring like Frank and Mike did! I loved their approach bytheway.
What Halo is Best |
1. Different Types of Halo Engagement Rings |
2. How High Should a Diamond Be Set in a Halo Setting? |
3. Pros and Cons of Halo Engagement Rings |
4. Flush Halo (Classic) Vs Floating Halo Engagement Rings |
5. Halo Vs Solitaire Engagement Rings (U're 👋) |
6. Halo Vs Seamless Engagement Rings |
7. Halo Vs Double Halo Engagement Rings |
8. Cushion halo vs round Halo Engagement Rings |
9. Halo Vs Hidden Halo Engagement Rings |
10.Hidden Halo Vs Pave Wrap Engagement Ring |
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Let’s discuss the two widely common styles of the halo engagement rings: Flush Halo (Classic) and floating Halo Engagement Rings.
Spoiler alert: these styles are all about the setting of the stone in the middle. 💍
It depends on you whether you like an elevated diamond for your ring, or the one placed right on your finger (or your partner’s finger). You can compare both styles and later on choose the style according to your likeness.👩
Imagine a two tier cake, the first layer of the sponge is on the second layer with nothing in between but just a batch of freshly whipped cream! Connecting them together super closely.
That’s what a flush halo ring is! The center stone sits together with the halo itself. 💍💎 And so the stone is as close to your finger as the band/shank is.
There is no space between the surrounding halo and the main stone that sits in the middle. 💎 Just like our two-tiered cake is not separated by blueberries, chocolate bars or other things in-between the spine layers!
It resembles a classic style engagement ring that has been in demand for centuries.💍
Flush style halo ring is best for your woman if she prefers to wear subtle jewelry. The diamond placement is low in flush halo rings.
As the diamond is lowly placed in these rings, it gives a decent or minimalistic look to the engagement ring. 💎 If she is not into something extra glamorous, and prefers a sophisticated look, then this flush halo engagement ring (or a classic halo engagement ring) is perfect for you! 💯
Love that crunchy, nutty cake bites? Or you know when you are supposed to take all the layers in one bite cause there are nuts or chocolate bars inside them layers? Imagine a floating halo engagement ring just like that! In floating Halo rings, the surrounding halo and the center of the ring are held far apart with the help of the prongs.
This is how the floating halo engagement ring differs from the flush halo ring in a way!
It has a different setting of the diamond (or the stone), typically highly placed than the flush Halo rings.
It is perfect for your girl if she loves to have a grandeur look of her jewelry. Then she must be looking for this in her engagement ring as well. 👑
In the floating halo engagement rings, the diamond in the center is more prominent, thus giving a more glamorous view of the ring.💌
Halo rings add brilliance to the center of the diamond. Now, it’s all about liking what she would desire for her ring. Do you think she would absolutely love an elevated stone with added glam to the engagement ring? ✨
Or is she more into subtle and minimalistic jewelry? Do your research and choose accordingly. Either way, your halo engagement ring is going to be the perfect one ever cause you chose it!♥️
Glamorous or decent, it’ll be romantic! Your grand gesture and big ask! Best of luck! 😊
References: Mullen jewelers, Jared, Jewelry wise, Vanessanicole
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Also, rings can never have cons. Can they, girls? 😋 It’s a jewelry piece that has flair and a pose. It expresses the personality of a person who wears it.⭐
Moving on, thank me later, as I have separated the pros and cons of Halo engagement rings. It might help you- the future-fiancées-to-be in choosing the engagement ring, or you- the-bride-to-be in casually describing the attributes of your favorite ones, to your partners! 🥳
Just in case, you know.💃
One of the major qualities of the Halo ring is that it makes the center stone of the ring look HUGE. 💎 The halo part in the ring can add up to an extra carat to the stone and extra beauty to the final look of the stone.🥰
That’s something every woman wants, any guesses? You guessed, puppies? 🐕 Yes, that too of course. 😊
And then add Glam to their lives, moods and of course engagement rings! This attribute to the engagement ring, or should I say Halo rings is mostly done in pave, or micro pave. 💍
It’s a setting technique, in which small diamonds or stones are set in the shank to give a more elaborated look to the main stone. 💞
There can be narrow split shanks with pave arrangement as well. Bytheway, God, it looks SO lovely on the finger and attracts noticeable attention. 😍
Not to mention, the ring looks more glamorous than usual with pave shanks. After all, there is no such thing as enough glam! 💁♀️💎
Combining a traditional stone, with the current fashion? Woot woot, way to go!
But it also shows the precise technology used and the irreplaceable skill of the mind blowing brand you are getting your e-ring from.💟
Halo engagement rings are so in trend, there’s no doubt about that. But Halo style rings cannot be a part of the ‘traditional’ rings.
Although they are so in ‘trend’ right now, this design won’t be lasting for long like the different diamond cuts from the 70s or 80s or 90s, that are still in demand.
So, it seems like that halo ring is not timeless as compared to the other famous diamond rings.🤔
Now we do know that there are countless ways to customize the Halo rings, but you need to think of different ways to be sure that you might never end up finding a ring-twin. 👯♀️ Trust me guys, no girl wants that!
Although, the chances to find a ring twin is thin, but you can still bump into one if you are going for a halo ring!
Some couples and girls especially do not prefer Halo rings over the traditional diamond cut because:
1- they think they are such a common style. 💁♀️
2- They think it’s way too girly. And by way too girly, I mean, some of us decide to get married later in our 30s. And then if the ring comes with extra sparkle and shimmer, it can be like I’m not 25 anymore or something! 👩
Also, the extra glitter and sparkle looks too much to many couples! ❇️
Anna and her partner decided to choose the Halo ring over the simple Diamond ring. Onereason, she is a photographer by profession and “focus” is her thing. She always loved how Halo rings are like the epitome of a stunning picture in the world of engagement rings!
Entire focus on the centre stone. Secondly, she loved how it not only adds to the weight but also enhances the structure and charm of the ring.💞
I remember how my friend, Alison, from the countryside wanted a ring that complements the traditional and the contemporary rings at the same time. 💍 So, after much consideration, she decided to go with the halo engagement ring.
It was then I noticed that this is also one of the qualities of the halo engagement rings. They can carry traditional as well as contemporary aspects at the same time. 💁 It is beautifully modern. Not to mention, the glam these engagement rings have, is matchless! 💯
Now that I have laid down the pros and cons, the halo engagement rings do not look that common. Do they?
And if your partner feels otherwise about the halo ring, find ways to convince him, Girl! There are still many reasons to go for the halo rings.
You want your glitter? Go get it! Sorry guys, girls love their glitter more and more! 💁
What Halo is Best |
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2. How High Should a Diamond Be Set in a Halo Setting? |
3. Pros and Cons of Halo Engagement Rings (U're 👋) |
4. Flush Halo (Classic) Vs Floating Halo Engagement Rings |
5. Halo Vs Solitaire Engagement Rings |
6. Halo Vs Seamless Engagement Rings |
7. Halo Vs Double Halo Engagement Rings |
8. Cushion halo vs round Halo Engagement Rings |
9. Halo Vs Hidden Halo Engagement Rings |
10.Hidden Halo Vs Pave Wrap Engagement Ring |
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Such an arrangement of the stone is eye-catching and looks royal enough to wear. I mean, DUH! 😍 You don’t have to be one of the royalties to wear a crown now. Also, a crown around your finger? Wow, girl! 💁♀️ But, still you should know how high should a diamond be set in a halo setting!
Now, the problem is that most of the women are not satisfied with the placing of their diamond. 🔹
Some think that their diamond has a sunken look, while others complain about their diamond being highly placed and giving a very raised appearance.
Word has it that most of the girls who got a Halo engagement ring on their big ask day, later had to knock on the re-adjustment doors!
Some succeed, while some don’t. 💁♀️
Take it from your e-ring ginny, dude! 👉 Women do not want their diamond to be way too raised, or way too deeply sunk into the Halo ring. Yeah?
The perfect placement is somewhere in between, which is I mean a hard find! 🙇♀️
Or maybe it’s women who have high standards! 😉 But this can’t be! Ladies just know how they want their stone to be.💃
There's this high school sweetheart of mine, who is an #Insta celebrity now!
So, M-jay posted the big news online, with quite an awkwardly placed diamond in her halo ring. 🙇♀️ I mean, rest of us were already high in DMing game by then.
The rumour has it that she got it fixed later but let me paint the picture for you! 👇
The prongs were botched, while the diamond was loose and not properly placed in the center. I mean, can you even imagine? 😏
➡️ Fun fact: most of the ladies agree to the idea that the diamonds in halo rings are 90% not at the right place where they want them to be. They complain that the placement of the diamond affects the performance of the light that touches the stone.
M-jay now has her halo ring fixed and I mean I bet she loves the exquisite look now! Cause truth be told, we totally LURVEE it now. 💯
My online data mining says; Some women love adding an antique cushion to their halo ring so that the placement of the diamond doesn’t look much higher than expected. Simply put! 😎
The cushion gives a decent look to the ring, adding to its glory and keeping the diamond secure.💎🔐
Some women also advise going with the pave wrapped shank because it increases the beauty of the highly placed diamond in a halo setting.💍
It's all about the ring! ✨ Certainly halo engagement rings enjoy more research than many other types!
Though one thing we’re certain of, is that the placement of the diamond whether low, or high, has nothing to with the light performance.😏
The light reflection and sparkling shine that most women want to see when they wear their engagement ring, depends upon how well your diamond is cut. 💍💎
What Halo is Best |
1. Different Types of Halo Engagement Rings |
2. How High Should a Diamond Be Set in a Halo Setting? (U're 👋) |
3. Pros and Cons of Halo Engagement Rings |
4. Flush Halo (Classic) Vs Floating Halo Engagement Rings |
5. Halo Vs Solitaire Engagement Rings |
6. Halo Vs Seamless Engagement Rings |
7. Halo Vs Double Halo Engagement Rings |
8. Cushion halo vs round Halo Engagement Rings |
9. Halo Vs Hidden Halo Engagement Rings |
10.Hidden Halo Vs Pave Wrap Engagement Ring |
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Well, it depends! For some of us girls out there, the bigger the stone, the more beautiful it is! While some of us like medium-sized stones, and do not want things to be more refined, and customary.❤️ To make the right choice, you need to know the different types of halo engagement rings!
The quick tour down the history lane - Halo is one of the most famous engagement ring designs. It dates back to the 1920s when it made its first appearance and became a sweet-heart for all those girls out there waiting to be proposed.
Halo engagement rings come in different types, each beautiful in its own way.💯
You can have a single halo, or a double halo, or even a triple halo engagement ring. With adding each halo, the ring and the stone look bigger and bigger than before. You can go for the triple halo style to make your ring (or your partner’s ring) look bigger in size.
After all, the bigger, the better! 💎💟💎
A diamond ring with a single halo setting might look delicate if your girl does not want an oversized ring.
You can add different stones on the sides, or smaller diamonds, because diamonds are never enough! ♦️
She loves surprises? Perhaps a bunch of chocolates hidden underneath a beautiful rose bouquet. Ah, the perfect surprise ever! A hidden halo engagement ring could be your perfect choice then! 😍
A hidden halo also goes by as an innovative take on the classic halo setting. 💍💍 Imagine it as a diamond sitting on a beautiful halo underneath. Why choose a hidden halo setting? Well it makes the diamond or any center stone look at least 15% larger.
Especially if your girl loves a blend of metals mixed in one jewelry piece, you’re in luck! A hidden halo engagement ring can be a blend of ring metals without looking tacky. Woah!
A double halo ring is something that’s between not too big and not too small. After all, the sky's the limit! 😍
A double or triple Halo ring can increase the size of the center diamond by half a carat. But make sure that the halos don't cover the beauty of your stone. Your stone needs to stand out from the halo settings.💍💍
My high school friend, Beth, when she showed us her triple Halo engagement ring with a pave shank, we couldn’t help but admire that masterpiece. ♥️
It had a split shank, with two narrower bands. She later mentioned how she and her partner looked for over 2 weeks for the best ring, and finally found the engagement ring of their dreams! 💫
Well, the engagement ring of her dreams. 😉
But either way, they were happy with their choice, and the stone in the middle was totally enhanced by the triple halo design. ❤️
Every beautiful Halo ring comes with different types. There are various designs, shanks, crown, setting style of the stone, and prongs. You can customize your ring according to your liking and still enjoy the Halo ring.💁♀️
If your ring shank is covered with smaller stones, in the Halo setting, it will add up to its beauty.
The shape and size of the shank also matter. If you prefer something not-so-sparkly, keep the shank simple.
Most women like the shank full or half-covered, with the smaller stones. So if your girl likes more bling, add more bling. ✨ ✨
When making a decision, you’ll learn that every halo ring has a different kind of metal to offer.
The most common metal is white gold or platinum, but as you do your research, you will learn that yellow gold is not a bad option either.
If you are a fan of famous ones, go for rose gold!
In fact, it complements the diamond in between and enhances its beauty to 3x.💎
It’s a (Pave) Wrap!
As the setting of the stone, crown, different prongs style, compliments different kinds of Halo rings, so does Pave Wrap.
The pave wrap engagement rings are definitely for those who prefer a little more stones on the ring than usual.
A noticeable amount of shank is left empty in a pave wrapping the halo ring. The science behind is so that the size of the ring can be altered later on if needed.
It can have a narrow split shank covered with smaller stones, to add to the beauty of the ring. It certainly makes the diamond in-between look more decent.💟
Fun fact; Pave wrap is not a type of halo ring, but it looks like a similar thing. That is why people usually mistakenly take pave wrapped rings as Halo rings. As it does the same thing - add more bling to the ring! More focus on the centre diamond with a bunch of teeny-tiny blingy fellows on sides. 💍👈
Is your McDreamy man trying to buy the perfect ring for you? Have you two decided to go on the uber quest for bling together?
Drop hints if you can! Share a similar picture, or walk him through the shop and casually mention how you always wanted a Halo engagement ring for yourself. Just so you know to make his mind!
Mention why you absolutely love it and how it makes the ring look bigger, more beautiful, and more precious. ✨
Reference: leyloon, loveandlavender
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1. Different Types of Halo Engagement Rings (U're 👋) |
2. How High Should a Diamond Be Set in a Halo Setting? |
3. Pros and Cons of Halo Engagement Rings |
4. Flush Halo (Classic) Vs Floating Halo Engagement Rings |
5. Halo Vs Solitaire Engagement Rings |
6. Halo Vs Seamless Engagement Rings |
7. Halo Vs Double Halo Engagement Rings |
8. Cushion halo vs round Halo Engagement Rings |
9. Halo Vs Hidden Halo Engagement Rings |
10.Hidden Halo Vs Pave Wrap Engagement Ring |
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