Halo vs non halo engagement ring

A common question amongst today’s engagement ring shoppers is deciding between a halo ring and a solitaire. While there is no clear cut answer to this decision there are several factors to consider when making this decision. First and foremost, it should be noted that your style and taste should be the biggest determining factor in whether or not go for a halo style ring.
For those that love the halo, they are drawn to the idea of enhancing not only the size of the center diamond but the sparkle as well. The tiny bits of sparkle coming from the pave halo are a beautiful contrast to the large flashes given off by the center diamond. There are many different variations on this style and it allows you a lot of creativity for a custom engagement ring as well. At Lauren B Jewelry, we create the halo so that it transitions perfectly to the center diamond without any airspace showing.
On the other hand, some people prefer an understated look so they tend to steer clear of the halo style rings as they find it to be overpowering. In addition many women may not like the halo because they want their center diamond to be the focus. They believing adding any extra micro pave work around it can disrupt the clean look they are after. Some also feel that the halo is a fad and that ’everyone’ has one.
While I tend to disagree with most of these anti-halo arguments above, I do feel there are many beautiful alternatives to this style that should be considered. The three-stone ring is always classic and you can never go wrong with a solitaire on a plain band or pave diamond accents. My only advice to those men shopping on their own is listen to what your future fiancee wants and follow those instructions. A halo engagement ring when done properly is a gorgeous design that has been around for many years and will always be a crowd favorite. If you are around please stop by our New York jewelry store and try on some of these halo rings and non halo engagement rings to see for yourself. Shop here or feel free to contact us at (212) 391-0633, if you have any query