Choosing An Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring

The emerald cut sparkles differently from other diamonds. Its long, parallel step facets create broad flashes of light, often called a hall-of-mirrors effect, rather than the scattered sparkle of brilliant cuts. A halo surrounds that center with a row of small pavé diamonds, extending both its outline and its sparkle. It is one of the most effective ways to give a smaller center stone, such as a 1 carat emerald cut, more presence. Seven emerald cut halo engagement rings make up this edit, from $1,975, each holding a 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 carat lab-grown center of E-F color and VS+ clarity in yellow gold, white gold or platinum. When choosing the wedding band that goes with an emerald cut halo engagement ring, a slim pavé or plain band keeps the focus on the halo, and a curved band can sit closer to a wide halo. For a pair that matches in spirit, an emerald cut eternity band repeats the step-cut look.