Halo Engagement Rings

What are the different types of Halo’s?

There are 4 main types of Halo’s for engagement rings: Singular/Classic, Double, Hidden, and Unique Halo’s. Singular/classic halo, refers to a single layer or round outline of diamonds or gemstones around the centre stone. Double halo is a double layered round outline around the centre stone, and is very similar to the classic Halo style, just with more shine. Hidden halo is a smaller halo underneath the centre stone on the setting part of the ring. This style gets it’s name because when looking at the ring from a top view the halo is hidden by the centre stone. Unique halo’s refer to unconventional shapes and objects outlining the centre stone in diamonds or gemstones. Some of the unique halo’s are square halos, pear shaped halo’s, flower shaped halo’s, two sided halo’s and more.

What to consider when buying a Halo engagement ring?

When buying a halo engagement ring you should consider many different aspects, in the list below are some of the key elements to consider:

• Halo Type
• Gemstone
• Metal
• Settings
• Shank Style

1. Halo Type

Choosing whether you’d like a singular/classic, double, hidden or unique halo is important to consider when buying a halo engagement ring. All halo’s add more sparkle to your ring, and accentuate your centre stone. Singular, Double, and Unique Halo’s can have smaller centre stones and can appear larger due to the halo of diamonds or gemstones around your centre stone.

2. Gemstone

When buying a halo engagement ring, the gemstone or diamond, are an important consideration for your halo style. Considering a halo only has a single centre stone, choosing whether you want a diamond, sapphire, ruby or other gemstones are important to consider. After choosing a stone it’s important to look at 4 C’s; Cut, Colour, Clarity, and carat weight. The size of the diamond, whether it’s 0.5 carat, 0.75 carat,1 carat, 1.5 carat, or 2 carat halo engagement ring looks enlarged by its halo, allowing for a smaller stone. Another consideration is the shape of your centre stone, this is important and affects the overall design of your halo engagement ring. Round,Oval, Princess, Emerald and Pear cut centre stones are popular options for the halo style.

3. Metal

Platinum and gold are the two main metal choices for those interested in a halo engagement ring. Platinum has its beautiful silver colour and is a very durable option for a halo engagement ring. Gold comes in 9k,14k and 18k gold for engagement rings, along with white, yellow and rose gold colours for halo engagement rings. Consider the metal type you like along with the different colours, and the durability of the metal or its karat when choosing a metal for your halo engagement ring.

4. Setting

There are 3 main setting options for halo engagement rings: Prong, Bezel and tension settings. Prong settings are the most popular setting for halo engagement rings, 4,6 and 8 prong variations are the most common amount of prongs used for halo’s. Tension settings are another option when choosing a setting for halo, and are very unique, but only certain shapes can be set in a tension setting. Bezel settings also come in a full bezel, and half bezel alternatives, bezel options are the safest option, and are a great choice for those who are clumsy and prone to damaging their ring. The perfect setting for you comes down to your preference, and weighing up the benefits of the different settings.

5. Shank Style

Shank style is another consideration when purchasing a halo engagement ring. Shank style refers to the different design elements of the ring's shank and band. There are 7 main types of shank styles to choose from for a Halo; Straight, tapered, knife-edge, split-shank, twisted, bypass shank and Side Stones. Each of these have different designs, and one must consider this along with how it complements the other elements of the ring.

Why Should I Buy A Halo Engagement Ring?

You should buy a halo engagement ring because there are several advantages to choosing a halo. Firstly, your halo adds more sparkle to your ring as a result of more diamonds being around your centre stone. Secondly, Halo’s create the perception of a larger diamond or gemstone, due to the surrounding smaller gemstones in the halo. Lastly, the halo not only enhances the visual perception of the diamonds but also allows for a more budget-friendly choice by selecting a smaller central stone. On the other hand, if you don’t like a ring with a lot of sparkle and shine to it, and like something more simple this style might not be the one for you. The halo around the ring can be seen as metal due to the addition of the halo, especially with double halo’s. This also means halo’s get dirtier easier then other styles, and need to be cleaned more often.

What are the pros of buying a Halo engagement ring?

There are many pros of a Halo engagement ring, below is a list of 3 main pro’s of a Halo engagement ring:

• Adds Sparkle: All the small diamonds in a halo, add more shine to your ring, overall allowing for an engagement ring with more sparkle.
• Accentuates The Centre Stone: The halo around the centre stone gives the perception of a larger centre stone, because the smaller diamonds in the halo appear like they’re apart of the centre stone. This gives the impression the centre stone is larger than it actually is in the engagement ring.
• Budget Friendly: As a result of the centre stone appearing larger, this makes the halo style a more budget friendly style. If you have a minimal budget but still want the appearance of a larger centre stone, the halo allows you to get away with a smaller centre stone.

What are the cons of buying a Halo engagement ring?

Here are 3 main cons of buying a Halo engagement ring:

• Too Much Metal: Larger halo designs may lead to the appearance of a lot of metal in your halo engagement ring, potentially overshadowing the beauty of the centre stones and halo, creating a bulkier appearance.
• Too flashy and shiny: - While the halo's intention is to add shine and brilliance, the combination of numerous reflective surfaces from both the central stone and the halo can result in a ring that appears overly shiny. This might be a con for those liking a more subtle and simple style of engagement ring.
• Budget Friendly: As a result of the centre stone appearing larger, this makes the halo style a more budget friendly style. If you have a minimal budget but still want the appearance of a larger centre stone, the halo allows you to get away with a smaller centre stone.

How much does a halo engagement ring cost?

A halo engagement ring at DG & Co. Jewellery costs between $1,450 - $5,685 for the style alone. When Choosing a diamond or gemstone centre stone this is what can really bring up the cost, especially when going for a large high quality Diamond or precious gemstone. The Average halo engagement ring with a centre stone is around $8,000 - $10,000.

What are the best halo engagement rings?

The best halo engagement rings will ultimately be dependant on each person's preferences, but our most popular designs are below:

• Cushion Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
• Cushion Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
• Oval Cut Halo Style Diamond Engagement Ring Pave Setting Side Stones With 4 Claw Setting Centre Stone In 18k Yellow Gold
• Cushion Cut Two Tone Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with Pavé Side Stones in 18k White and Rose Gold
• Oval Two-Tone Hidden Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 4 Claw Setting In 18K White And Yellow Gold
• Solitaire Hidden Halo Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Four Claw Setting In Two Tone 18K White and Rose

How Can I Customise My Halo Engagement Ring?

Halo engagement ring styles can be customised online by contacting us, and speaking with one of our jewellers, they can help you with ideas and bring your envisioned halo engagement ring to reality. Halo engagement rings can also be customised in person, you can book an appointment with our jewellers and visit us in Melbourne's CBD.

What Can I Do to Customise My Halo Engagement Ring?

You have many different options when customising your halo engagement ring. Some of these embellishments to customise your halo include engravings, filigree, and milgrain work. Embellishments are a great way to customise your engagement ring, and ensure your halo engagement ring is customised to your preferences.

What are the alternative styles to halo engagement rings?

There are many alternative styles to a halo engagement ring. Some of the most popular styles include: Solitaire, Three Stone, Side Stone, Twisted, Split shank, and much more. Styles are a great way to select your dream engagement ring, but they can also be customised to suit your own vision of your engagement ring.