Facets of Love: Is a Classic Halo Engagement Ring Right for Me?

Halo engagement rings have been around for centuries but skyrocketed in popularity in the 21st century. Due to the style’s admiration, nearly half of all engagement rings feature a halo setting these days. Valina offers countless straight, spiral, split shank, bypass, crisscross, and vintage halo engagement rings, making your halo engagement ring options virtually unlimited.

Even with all our intricate and alternative halo-hybrid engagement ring styles, the straight halo engagement ring is easily one of the most popular styles for the modern bride. The straight halo engagement ring is a classic setting, showcasing the perfect balance of sparkling glam from the diamond-framed center stone and chic minimalism from the lean and clean shank design. The straight halo setting will likely transcend generations, becoming as timeless as the solitaire. We doubt that any newer ring styles will knock the heavenly halo off its pedestal.

Benefits of a Classic Halo Engagement Ring

These classic halo engagement rings feature simple, yet stunning straight shanks that are either polished gold or accented with a single row of pave diamonds. This straight shank easily pairs with any band you desire, ranging from the ring’s matching wedding band, to an antique family heirloom eternity band, to a curvy chevron band! Additionally, with such a minimalistic band design, the center stone is easily the star of the show. The halo then acts as a spotlight for the center stone – the twinkling diamond frame refracts and reflects the center diamond’s natural light, enhancing its brilliance. This visual enhancement creates the illusion of a larger center stone. We call this halo effect the facets of love illusion because no ring setting highlights and complements a center diamond’s facets quite like a halo. No matter the center stone shape, a large diamond and a halo are a match made in heaven, just like you and your true love.

Another benefit of this facets of love illusion is that you get the look of a larger diamond without the larger diamond’s price tag. For example, the difference between a 1 carat and 1.5 carat center diamond is normally about $4,000. Whereas, you can get a pave halo that creates a 1.5 carat center diamond illusion for typically less than $500 more. Therefore, by choosing a 1 carat center stone halo engagement ring instead of a straight engagement ring fit for a 1.5 carat center stone, you could literally be saving over $3,500! It is a smart and beautiful decision.

The benefits of a classic straight halo engagement ring:

• Straight shanks pair well with virtually any band, straight or curvy
• The center stone is the star of the engagement ring
• A halo makes the center stone look larger and more brilliant
• If you want a larger center stone look, it can save you thousands of dollars
• Halos add sparkle in a minimalistic style – they are not too flashy nor too plain
• Straight halo engagement rings will never go out of style
• You can easily feature any center stone shape in a halo setting

Even if your heart is set on getting a classic halo engagement ring, you still must determine which halo and center stone shape combination is your perfect match. Every shape has its own unique personality and style, just like you! So, let’s explore each diamond shape’s individual quirks to help you determine the facets of love illusion meant for you.

Round Halo Engagement Rings

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Are you a traditionalist who enjoys the simple things in life? Then a round halo engagement ring is perfect for you!

Round diamonds are beautifully balanced and provide the perfect canvas for optimal faceting, creating the most stunning fire and brilliance possible in any diamond. Therefore, when a round center stone is combined with a round halo, the result is the pinnacle of the facets of love illusion, like in our top-selling round halo engagement ring R9541W. With the unity of love symbolized in the ring’s band, halo setting, and diamond, this engagement ring is the perfect symbol for anyone’s love story. Additionally, there is a reason round diamonds have always been the most popular stone shape – they are elegant, classic, and enduring.

Pear Halo Engagement Rings

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Do you like doing the unexpected and surprising those around you? Then a pear halo engagement ring is perfect for you!

Pear diamonds, also called teardrop diamonds, were one of the top trending diamond shapes for engagement rings in 2020. Their popularity ignited from the modern bride’s desire for unique silhouettes – the teardrop shape, like in our pear halo engagement ring R9921W, looks like an oval on the bottom and a marquise on top! This distinctive design has led to a new tradition of wearing the pointed end of the pear stone towards your hand, acting as a facets of love arrow aimed at your heart. Additionally, a pear-cut diamond’s fire and brilliance are only matched by a round diamond, making them a truly dazzling diamond to behold.

Emerald Halo Engagement Rings

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Are you a very glamorous yet sophisticated person? Then an emerald halo engagement ring is perfect for you!

Emerald-cut diamonds feature special rectangular step-cut facets. These step-cut facets make emerald-cut diamonds less sparkly than traditional diamonds, but in return, they are crystal-clear, almost like looking through ice or glass. An emerald cut’s clarity combined with its elongated shape creates that dazzling yet refined look many women yearn for. These gems are fit for a queen. But do not let this intimidate you, an emerald halo engagement ring like R9991W is perfect for any woman who has a soft spot for retro glam and classy fashion.

Oval Halo Engagement Rings

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Are you a creative individual who enjoys daring fashion? Then an oval halo engagement ring is perfect for you!

Oval halo engagement rings are considered the artistic alternative to the classic round diamond ring. By simply elongating the diamond, the longer oval shape adds greater visual depth and appeal to the engagement ring, creating a more whimsical aesthetic to the design. Besides its dreamy appearance, the most visually appealing aspect of an oval halo engagement ring like R9989W is the fact that its facet of love illusion also helps elongate and thin out the look of your fingers! Additionally, the oval shape, like most elongated diamonds, looks larger than its actual carat weight, while costing less than a round diamond with the same carat weight. So, if you want to break tradition and maintain your individuality while saving money and not compromising on style, consider an oval-cut diamond set in a stunning halo engagement ring.

Princess Halo Engagement Rings

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Are you a fun fashionista who likes to make a bold statement with your style? Then a princess halo engagement ring is perfect for you!

Princess-cut diamonds are a perfect square with signature sharp corners, creating a striking look unique to princess-cut engagement rings. Then, when you add a princess-shaped halo around the princess diamond, you maintain its striking look, while adding a protective barrier to its delicate and vulnerable tips. The princess shape is also the newest engagement ring stone shape, adding to its modernistic appeal. Most stone shapes have been around for centuries, but the princess-cut diamond was only created in the 60’s. Yet, it became the second most popular stone shape for engagement rings in the 20th century. This quick rise to popularity shows just how much influence this fun and flirty shape has to offer a bride – a princess halo engagement ring like R9543W gives you an edge while still making you feel like royalty.

Marquise Halo Engagement Rings

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Do you like to get the most bang for your buck while living on the edge? Then a marquise halo engagement ring is perfect for you!

Marquise is another elongated stone shape whose facets of love illusion makes your fingers appear longer and thinner. Unlike all other stone shapes, the marquise-cut maximizes a diamond’s carat weight with its pointed tips. This means you can get the same length gem at a lower carat weight and for less money than if you went for an oval shape with the same length diamond. So, if you want a longer center stone but are on a budget, a marquise is a fantastic option for you! Yet, just like with the princess stone, the tips of a marquise-cut diamond are very fragile. Therefore, most marquise engagement rings come with a halo and/or tip prongs to protect the stone from damage, like on our stunning marquise halo engagement ring R9524W.

Trendy Halo Engagement Rings

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Do you enjoy being a trend-setter who wears exciting fashion? Then a trend halo engagement ring is perfect for you!

Trend halos transform traditional straight engagement rings with visually intriguing designs that easily stand apart from other engagement rings. These halos feature unique shapes like swirls or identifiable objects like flowers and stars. Most trendy halos come with round center diamonds, like our quadruple swirl halo engagement ring R9591W. But with Valina’s fully customizable bridal line, you can add a stunning trend halo to any of the rings we have discussed in this article. Just imagine a bursting star halo around the marquise-cut diamond or an antique filigree halo around the emerald-cut diamond! Classic halo engagement rings might be loved for their minimalism, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add a touch of pizazz to the ring’s design and enhance the center stone’s facets with a one-of-a-kind trend halo.

Yet, if minimalistic and classic straight halo engagement rings are not your style, discover the more intricate world of halo engagement rings in our blog post “All About the Halo” or by searching through our collection of halo-hybrid engagement rings. Remember, there is a whole world of halo engagement rings out there. You just need to find the facets of love that perfectly represent you and your partner’s love and personalities.