Propose in glamorous style by shopping our selection of halo engagement rings at Blue Nile. This style features a single or double ring of shimmering diamonds surrounding a center diamond, making halo engagement rings an eye-catching choice. Our halo rings are fully customizable, giving you full freedom to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with unique metals, styles and even gemstone or hidden halos.
Halo engagement rings feature a center stone surrounded by smaller stones for added bling.
Do halo settings make a center diamond appear larger?
This is one of the biggest draws of halo diamond rings. The circle of smaller diamonds helps make the center diamond look much larger by enhancing the appearance of the main stone and adding additional sparkle around it.
What's the difference between carat weight and carat total weight?
Halo engagement ring settings will often include information about the main stone’s carat weight and something additional called carat total weight. The carat total weight is a numerical value that includes all of the stones in the setting. The carat weight, on the other hand, only refers to the main stone. This means that halo engagement rings can have both descriptions or just the carat total weight rating.
What diamond shapes are ideal for halo settings?
Single halo and double halo settings look especially brilliant surrounding round, cushion, and princess stones. Round halo engagement rings offer an update to the solitaire style while cushion and princess cut halo engagement rings offer modern takes on these stylish shapes. As halo engagement rings continue to grow in popularity, more unique fancy-cut shapes are also receiving the sparkling halo treatment.
What is a halo ring?
Halo ring refers to the halo ring setting in which a main stone, typically diamond, is encircled by accent stones such as pavé diamonds.
What does a halo ring represent?
As with all our engagement rings, a halo ring represents an everlasting commitment.
Why are halo rings so popular?
Halo engagement rings have maintained popularity due to their impressive sparkle. These rings can help maximize any engagement ring budget by enhancing a center stone with smaller diamonds. The halo, whether it’s a single halo or a double halo, is a versatile style that works with many stone types and shapes.
Which metals are best for a halo diamond ring?
Halo rings sparkle in many metal types. They're most commonly seen in white gold or platinum but can also be found in yellow and rose gold.
What is a double halo ring?
A double halo ring is a setting in which there are two rows of diamonds or gemstones encircling a center stone.
Can halo ring settings work with gemstones?
Most halo rings are diamond-focused, though some can contain gemstone accents. Halo rings are traditionally diamond settings but gemstones are increasingly popular in this engagement ring style.
What is a hidden halo ring?
Traditional halo rings include a row of accent stones around the ring’s main stone as viewed from above. A hidden halo ring utilizes a row of stones that can be seen from the side of the ring. The hidden halo is usually set below the main stone, adding extra surprise sparkle from a new angle.