Choosing A Marquise Halo Engagement Ring

The longest of the classic diamond shapes, the marquise has a pointed tip at each end. That length gives it one of the largest face-up areas per carat of any classic shape, so a marquise diamond does look bigger for its weight. A halo carries the idea further. It surrounds the center with a row of small pavé diamonds, extending its outline and its sparkle, so the top of the ring reads larger than the center alone. Together, the shape and the halo make the most of every carat. This edit brings together 6 marquise halo engagement rings, from $2,175. Each takes a 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 carat lab-grown center, E-F color and VS+ clarity, in yellow gold, white gold or platinum. Selecting the wedding band that goes with a marquise halo engagement ring is about balance. A slim pavé or plain band keeps the focus on the halo, while a curved band can sit closer to a wide halo, so the two rings rest neatly side by side.