Halo Engagement Rings: All You Need To Know

When a man decides to propose marriage, choosing the engagement ring can be very challenging. Indeed, many men find this to be stressful, as each wants a ring design that his partner likes. When looking at engagement rings, there are several key components - the metal, the precious stones, and, of course, the ring setting.

The Halo Setting

The halo setting is very popular for several reasons, the main one being that the halo setting makes the centre stone seem larger than it actually is, as the central stone is usually surrounded by smaller pavé diamonds. If the accent stones are a different colour to the central diamond, this attracts your attention to the main diamond.

Concealing the Central Prongs

If the design is right, the halo setting can conceal the centre stone prongs, which adds to the visual appeal, and if you are looking for some ring design inspiration, a Google image search will bring you a few design ideas. Rather than selecting an existing ring, you can have the ring made by a custom jeweller.

Halo Shape

The halo setting could be circular, oval, heart-shaped, square, or even rectangular in shape. If you have the ring custom-made, you can design the halo shape to suit you. Today’s modern custom jeweller uses 3D computer imaging, which allows the client to actually see the design prior to creating the ring.

Main Ring Components

The main components of a ring are as follows:

·         The band (choice of metal)

·         The setting

·         The precious stones

When designing a diamond engagement ring, you are able to choose all of the above to create a truly unique ring design, and many couples do prefer a unique ring design as a symbol of undying love that is as unique as the ring itself.  

Halo Design Ideas

With beautiful halo engagement rings you can find at online jewellers, you can easily view many fine examples until you find exactly what you are looking for. You could, for example, select a centre diamond and use emeralds, sapphires or rubies, which adds colour to the ring. You could also opt for a heart-shaped halo setting as it is the ideal shape for a romantic. If you talk to a custom jeweller, he or she can show you many fine examples of halo designs. The ring designer usually recommends that the central stone and the pave stones should be the same colour and quality, as this complements the main central stone.

Having a diamond engagement ring custom made is actually no more costly than acquiring a ring from the jewellery store window, and with a unique diamond ring, you know that it is the only one in the world. Any women would be overjoyed to receive a diamond engagement ring that is a one-of-a-kind, and if you know your partner well, then you can design the ring with some confidence that the recipient will love the design.