Choosing A Radiant Halo Engagement Ring

Rectangular in outline, with trimmed corners and brilliant faceting, the radiant brings together structure and sparkle. It shares its silhouette with the emerald cut, but the difference between a radiant and an emerald cut is in the facets: a radiant is cut for sparkle, while an emerald cut uses step facets for broad flashes of light. Add a halo and the effect grows. Halos are one of the most efficient ways to add presence without moving up in carat weight. A halo does make the center stone look bigger, because the surrounding pavé extends the outline, so the top of the ring reads larger than the center alone. Here you will find 7 radiant cut halo engagement rings, priced from $1,975. Each is designed for a lab-grown center of 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 carats in E-F color and VS+ clarity, set in yellow gold, white gold or platinum. As for the wedding band that goes with a radiant cut halo engagement ring, a slim pavé or plain band keeps the focus on the halo, while a curved band can sit closer to a wide halo.