Choosing A Princess Cut Halo Engagement Ring

Square or nearly square, with sharp corners and brilliant faceting, the princess cut has a crisp, defined outline. Those four corners deserve attention. A princess cut is durable when they are protected, because they are the most exposed points of the stone and should be held by prongs or a frame. Halos are one of the most efficient ways to add presence without moving up in carat weight, and a halo is a good choice for a smaller center stone, as it is one of the most effective ways to give a 1 carat center more presence. This edit brings together 6 princess cut halo engagement rings, from $1,975. 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. To choose the wedding band that goes with a princess cut halo engagement ring, consider the halo first. A slim pavé or plain band keeps the focus on it, and a curved band can sit closer to a wide halo.