Choosing A Round Halo Engagement Ring

Cut to return the most light of any diamond shape, the round brilliant remains the most chosen center stone. Per carat, a round does show slightly less surface than elongated shapes such as an oval or marquise, so it can look smaller than other shapes, but it returns more light and often looks brighter. A halo addresses size directly. 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. In short, a halo makes the center stone look bigger. This edit brings together 7 round 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. For the wedding band that goes with a round 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.