Quite a few people research various engagement ring styles to get a feel for what they might like. We live in a fortunate era where there is a plethora of options when it comes to engagement rings. Most of us either lean toward understated elegance or ostentatious glitz. However, what about those of us who are neither extreme nor the middle? What if you don't want to go with the traditional solitaire, but you also don't want to overwhelm her with an Art Deco ring? Whom do we contact for help? A halo diamond ring would be the answer.
Engagement rings with a halo are a time-honored tradition. As a result, the wearer can go for a subtler, glimmering look or make a bold statement that commands everyone's attention.
Let's check out one of the most well-liked types of engagement rings and see what all the hype is about.
It is easy to see why halo-shaped engagement rings are so common. They can be used in many different kinds of rings and settings.
An engagement ring with a halo consists primarily of a larger center stone and a ring of smaller diamonds surrounding the larger stone. The smaller diamonds' carat weights vary from ring to ring. Micropave diamonds, which are very small, are used in the settings of some halo rings.
Contrast this with a bezel setting, which features a solid metal band rather than additional diamonds around the diamond in the center of the ring, and you have the halo engagement ring.
Halo rings, while trendy in the 21st century, have actually been around since the 1700s. To be more precise, the diamond and jewelry-adorned Georgian period. Unlike many modern engagement rings, halo rings traditionally featured larger diamonds. To the contrary, they were all just a tad smaller than the main stone.
Keep in mind that historical diamonds were not cut to modern standards of brilliance. The sparkle of halo diamond rings was not quite as bright as the ones sold in stores and online today. Compared to modern options, the center diamond was also quite modest.
The engagement rings with halo settings that were popular in the Victorian era were inspired by the Georgian era's use of halo designs. Instead of a diamond, most halo engagement rings` featured a colorful gemstone.
There are numerous varieties of halo engagement rings. Some have larger diamonds in the halo, others have diamonds arranged in the shape of flowers, and others are a combination of popular styles. Here are some of the most common types of engagement rings you may encounter when shopping in-store or online.
Halo-shaped engagement ring types - Halo engagement rings come in a lot of different styles. Some have bigger diamonds in the halo, others have diamonds arranged in the shape of flowers, and others combine two or more popular styles. Here are some of the most common types of engagement rings you might find in a store or online.
Halo flower rings - In the Victorian era, flower halo settings first appeared. Garden-themed jewelry was popular back then, and it still is now. Someone might say that every halo diamond ring is set up like a flower.
Still, some flower halo rings have halos with larger diamonds or diamonds in a shape other than round. The band can be straight, wavy, made of stones, or just smooth. Many of these halo rings have bands that look like vines by weaving or twisting.
Hidden Halo Rings - The original style of halo engagement rings has been updated with hidden halo rings. Some people like them, but others don't think they're worth the price.
A hidden halo engagement ring looks like a single stone when you look at it. Your center stone isn't surrounded by a halo. The halo is actually under the center stone. The prong basket has a halo that you can see from the side (profile) if you look at the bottom.
The main reason someone might not choose this style of halo engagement ring is because the diamonds are hidden where no one can see them. To see the diamonds, you should choose a high-set hidden halo diamond ring.
Still, most people don't want to pay for a diamond that isn't in the middle. Colored stones are a good way to draw attention to that extra diamond layer underneath.
Diamond Ring with a Double Halo - A double halo ring is exactly what it sounds like. There are not just one, but two rings of diamonds around the center stone. In double halos, the diamonds are smaller than in a regular halo engagement ring.
If the diamonds are too big, they will take away from the center stone and make the price go up. This is another feature of this style of halo engagement ring.
Like most engagement rings, halo rings' price depends on the diamonds' quality. The center stone costs the most. Cut, color, clarity, and weight determine a diamond's quality.
You can lower the price of your center stone without sacrificing quality or appearance. One option is a smaller halo engagement ring carat weight.
Solitaire engagement rings average 1.2 carats. Some may think that's too big for a center stone. Some people want a ring with more oomph than flash.
In a solitaire ring, the diamond should be larger. Halo engagement rings overall sparkle more. A half-carat diamond is small.
Halo settings make rings look bigger. You don't need a big diamond or better grades to match. Smaller diamond halo engagement rings are cheaper. Bigger diamonds need higher grades, so their price rises.
Halo engagement rings with a large center diamond are beautiful if price is no object.
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