What Is a Halo Ring?

A halo engagement ring features a center diamond encircled by smaller diamonds, creating a ring of light that enhances the main stone's brilliance. This sophisticated design has captivated couples for generations, from its romantic Victorian origins to its modern interpretations in contemporary fine jewelry.

The Rich History of Halo Rings

The halo design's story begins in the 1700s when jewelers drew inspiration from nature to create flower-like rings. During the Victorian era, these rings often featured colored gemstones or diamonds surrounded by pearls or smaller gems. The modern halo engagement ring emerged in the 1920s Art Deco period, introducing the symmetrical diamond halo we know today. This design has experienced several resurgences in popularity, most recently following Prince William's proposal to Kate Middleton with Princess Diana's sapphire and diamond halo ring.

Why Choose a Halo Setting?

Enhanced Appearance and Brilliance

A halo setting creates a remarkable visual impact. The surrounding diamonds make your center stone appear up to half a carat larger, while adding spectacular sparkle. Light reflects between the center and surrounding stones, creating exceptional brilliance from every angle.

Value and Visual Impact

At Albert's Diamond Jewelers, we often recommend halo settings to couples seeking maximum impact within their budget. The halo design allows you to choose a smaller center diamond while achieving the appearance of a significantly larger stone, often at a lower cost than a larger solitaire diamond.

Modern Halo Styles

Classic Single Halo

The traditional design features one circle of small diamonds surrounding the center stone, creating timeless elegance that never goes out of style.

Double and Triple Halos

For dramatic impact, multiple rings of diamonds encircle the center stone, creating extraordinary sparkle and presence on the hand.

Hidden Halo

A contemporary favorite where diamonds are set slightly below the center stone, creating a subtle sparkle visible from the side while maintaining a clean look from above.

Vintage-Inspired Halos

These designs incorporate milgrain details, intricate metalwork, and sometimes colored gemstones, paying homage to Victorian and Art Deco aesthetics.

Selecting Your Perfect Halo Ring

Center Stone Considerations

Any diamond shape can be enhanced by a halo setting:

• Round brilliants gain additional sparkle
• Fancy shapes appear larger and more distinctive
• Even subtle cuts like emerald and Asscher benefit from the halo's added brilliance

Metal Choices

The halo design works beautifully in any precious metal:

• White gold or platinum for a seamless look
• Yellow gold for traditional warmth
• Rose gold for romantic sophistication

Caring for Your Halo Ring

To maintain your halo engagement ring's beauty:

• Have your ring professionally cleaned and inspected every six months
• Check the small diamonds regularly to ensure secure settings
• Remove your ring during activities that might damage the delicate metalwork
• Store separately to prevent scratching

Experience Halo Rings at Albert's Diamond Jewelers

At our Schererville showroom, you can explore our extensive collection of halo engagement rings while benefiting from our expert guidance. Our experienced staff will help you understand:

• Different halo styles and their effects
• Center stone selection for maximum impact
• Metal choices and durability considerations
• Maintenance requirements
• Custom design possibilities

Contact us today to discover why generations of couples have chosen Albert's Diamond Jewelers for their halo engagement rings. Let us help you find or create the perfect engagement ring that tells your unique love story.