Halo engagement rings have remained a timeless and elegant choice for brides-to-be, offering a stunning setting that enhances the brilliance of the centre stone. Whether you prefer classic, vintage, or modern designs, there is a halo ring style to suit every taste.
In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of halo engagement rings, their unique features, and how to choose the best one for your style.
Classic Halo Engagement Ring
The classic halo setting features a single row of small diamonds encircling the centre stone, creating a bigger, more brilliant appearance. This traditional design enhances the sparkle of the main gemstone while maintaining an elegant and sophisticated look. Round cut centre stones are more traditional and often found in antique examples. This classic style is a true enhancement of the traditional round cut solitaire, suiting brides looking for an elegant and timeless engagement ring design.
Geometric Art Deco Halos
Often inspired by the 1920s Art Deco movement, geometric halo rings feature octagonal, hexagonal, or square-shaped halos, creating a bold and structured look. Take a look at some of our favourite Art Deco engagement rings with geometric diamond halos creating those iconic Art Deco ring settings. This style is perfect for those appreciative of the roaring 20s and looking for something a little less traditional than the usual round-cut!
Coloured Gemstone Halo Engagement Ring
For a bold, non-traditional choice, a coloured gemstone halo engagement ring is the perfect option. This design replaces the traditional diamond halo with sapphires, rubies, emeralds, or other gemstones for added contrast and vibrancy.
This halo ring style is perfect for anyone sentimental to gemstone meanings or partially thoughtful in regards to birthstones. If you’re looking for inspiration, many celebrities like Kelly Clarkson, Rita Ora and Eva Longoria have chosen striking coloured diamonds, emeralds and rubies as the feature stone in their halo rings whilst others like Mary-Kate Olsen have opted for a halo made of sapphires surrounding a feature diamond.
You can find incredible antique and vintage coloured gemstone halo rings and are ideal for any bride to be who desires a sentimental or colourful ring!
Breath-taking Ballerina Halo
An intricate ballerina ring draws inspiration from the tutus of ballerinas, fanning a halo of diamonds outwards from the centre stone in similar fashion. The halos setting is often fashioned of baguette cut diamonds, undulating to imitate the movement of a ballerina’s tutu.
Ballerina rings are often eye-catching on account of their size as the vertical baguette cuts increase the surface area much more than a traditional halo ring. This style of halo ring is perfect for brides looking for something truly unique and whimsical. Coloured gemstones or pearls are often used as well as traditional centre diamonds to create more dramatic vintage looks.
Double Halo Engagement Rings
For those who love bold, statement-making jewellery, the double halo engagement ring is the perfect choice. This setting features two rows of diamonds surrounding the centre stone, amplifying its size and brilliance. Belove by Cardi B, who’s known for her outgoing stye and personality, the double halo is a match made in heaven for bling lovers.
If you thought one halo enhanced the diamond just wait till you see two! Not only does this maximise sparkle, you also increase diamond content and the size of the ring for a more impactful style.
The Modern Hidden Halo
A hidden halo engagement ring offers a modern twist on the traditional halo design. Instead of surrounding the stone from above, the halo is placed underneath the centre stone, making it only visible from the side. This is perfect for those looking for a modern and minimalist touch and adds extra sparkle without overpowering the centre stone. Claw-set feature stones are perfect for this minimalistic halo design.
Diamond Floral Halo
A floriated halo ring is a little different than the traditional but the principle is the same – a feature diamond or gemstone surrounded by further diamonds, which create the petals. Some might class this as more of a cluster engagement ring but we can see them both ways!
Floral diamond rings often use a halo of half collet or bezel set diamonds to create a more distinctive flower shape whilst other designs might use angular settings to create more interpretative pieces like the two shown here:
Floral engagement rings are beautifully delicate and feminine and a beautiful way to capture the joy we feel in receiving flowers forever!
In conclusion there are many different kinds of halo engagement ring styles but the only thing that matters is your personal choice and preference! Check out our antique and vintage engagement ring collection to find your style today!
