Halo vs no halo

[pockystix]

Another vote for a halo! On a side note, it will require more cleaning...to keep it extra sparkly. Seeing how my SO is behind on regular cleaning, I should have just gotten her a solitaire lol but she loves it.

 

[ashjade]

@DiamondH3art your ring is beautiful!

I believe I’m going to try to go to a local jeweler one more time, just to make a final decision - hopefully it’ll help.

 

[nala]

Every time I try to go solitaire so that I can appreciate my diamond more, it’s a matter of weeks before I long for my halo. Something about all that bling and coverage and overall detail that I love. Ok. To give you a comparison of coverage. Here is a 2.5 in a halo and a 4.95 cushion side by side. I gotta tell you that this comparison still baffles me. Sorry about bad angle. I’ll try to post a
Fair shots.

 

[nala]

 

[doberman]

I'm a halo lover, so I would say go that way. The other one is nice too, but I think if you get that one you may wind up wishing for the halo.

 

[BlingDreams]

My total budget is $5,000 for the setting and diamond all together. While the pave setting is cheaper, I initially fell in love with halos. I also like that this particular halo is a cushion halo. My diamond as I mentioned before, will be a cushion cut - and I’ve had mixed feelings about the pave setting with the cushion cut diamond, because since it has prongs, to me it makes the cushion look more like a princess and I’m dead set on making sure there’s no mistake that it’s a cushion cut.

If the prongs bother you, why not bezel set it?

 

[ashjade]

@ILikeShiny I’m fine with the way the halo setting looks, I just mean when I’m leaning towards a pave setting, the prongs make me see the cushion cut as a princess. Bezel setting isn’t an option for a solitaire/pave, is it? I saw a seamless halo by jean dousset but it was way out of my price range

 

[BlingDreams]

@ILikeShiny I’m fine with the way the halo setting looks, I just mean when I’m leaning towards a pave setting, the prongs make me see the cushion cut as a princess. Bezel setting isn’t an option for a solitaire/pave, is it? I saw a seamless halo by jean dousset but it was way out of my price range

You CAN do a solitaire bezel setting with a pave shank, but it probably wouldn't look quite right.

Of your options, I like the halo the best. And the roundness of the halo emphasizes that it's NOT a princess

 

[ashjade]

@ILikeShiny my thoughts exactly! I know a lot of people get a round diamond in a halo, and I’ve seen numerous reviews on the cushion halo I’ve picked where people get a round diamond - I’m just not drawn to round personally. I like the cushion because it’s different in my opinion - and not such a harsh square (princess)

I’ve even thought of a radiant cut, but with the cushion halo it only seems right to get a cushion diamond (of course this is just my opinion)

 

[marcy]

It is certainly a personal preference. I like solitaires for erings because I want it to be all about the diamond. Halos are gorgeous but I like them for colored stones.

 

[ashjade]

If I could find something like this in my price range, I would definitely consider it - doesn’t have a halo, but is beautiful regardless.

 

[GMAC]

Cushion solitaire, simple elegance. Halos are expensive to get them done right. Not chunky with too much metal and good pave work.

 

[cflutist]

It is certainly a personal preference. I like solitaires for erings because I want it to be all about the diamond. Halos are gorgeous but I like them for colored stones.

I felt this way too because I wanted my e-ring diamonds to stand on their own. However, halo for a RHR, sure why not. I have my very first halo in progress right now.

 

[dk168]

My before and after re-set, and the EC's forever home is a bezel with paved diamond air gap/line halo, next to a CS ring in similar design.


I do not like prongs and claws after losing the centre Imperial Jade of my mum's ring at one drunken work function over 20 years ago.

DK

 

[dk168]

How about a halo with a plain shank?
Again, for personal preferences, I do not usually like stones on the shank.
DK

 

[junebug17]

Both options are pretty - I'm voting halo because I think it will give you good finger coverage and hand presence, and some extra sparkle. I have a halo setting and I like it for all these reasons

Here's a fun thread you can check out -

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/solitaire-to-halo-before-and-afters.130309/

 

[daneshpastry]

I hate halos (just my personal preference). I find the small diamond border to detract from the centre stone (unless of course the centre stone has a sharp colour-contrast (sapphire, etc.))

Again, just my opinion - I don't want to offend anyone who owns/loves a halo.

 

[justdeb__]

I know it’s personal preference - but what’s everyone’s opinion? My diamond is going to be a cushion cut. Just need opinions on setting:

https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/e...shion-outline-pave-engagement-ring-item-49493

OR

https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/e...ite-pave-engagement-ring-flush-fit-item-56252

I am getting my cushion halo with .92 True Hearts round center this evening, also ordered from JA! Will post pictures and let you know my thoughts once I see it in person

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...e-and-pave-gallery-engagement-ring-item-53176

 

[justdeb__]

Here it is! I can’t even begin to describe how much this thing sparkles!!!

Still getting the hang of taking pictures of the ring on my hand. Will post more pics of it in the daytime

 

[ashjade]

Here it is! I can’t even begin to describe how much this thing sparkles!!!

Still getting the hang of taking pictures of the ring on my hand. Will post more pics of it in the daytime

Beautiful! You said the center diamond was round, correct? What’s your ring size?

 

[justdeb__]

Beautiful! You said the center diamond was round, correct? What’s your ring size?

Yes, .92ct round center True Hearts! My ring size is 4.5.

 

[ashjade]

Yes, .92ct round center True Hearts! My ring size is 4.5.

It’s absolutely beautiful. I knew your ring size looked similar to mine, I’m a 4. I love that setting, and I’ve been dead set on getting a cushion cut diamond for it, but now I’m torn between that and a round lol.

 

[justdeb__]

Thank you Snapped a few more photos while in the car on the way to work.

I think if you’ve been set on a cushion cut from the start, you should stick with your gut. You’ll be happy and amazed with how beautiful it will look on your finger regardless! JA seems to have a really good return policy so if it doesn’t turn out the way you envisioned, you can return it for something else.

 

[ashjade]

@justdeb__ Even more beautiful in sun light! Do you think a cushion and a round diamond would make a dramatic difference in the setting, appearance wise?

 

[WillyDiamond]

Nice job Deb.

 

[justdeb__]

@justdeb__ Even more beautiful in sun light! Do you think a cushion and a round diamond would make a dramatic difference in the setting, appearance wise?

I've never seen a cushion cut in a halo in person so it's hard to compare to my round. A quick Google search showed me some beautiful rings that at first glance looks very similar to mine so I think you can't really go wrong with either! It's all a matter of personal preference. What initially drew you to cushion cuts? Was it the shape or the facets, etc?

 

[ashjade]

@justdeb__ a little bit of both, really. I like the shape because it isn’t a harsh square since the edges are rounded. But I’m worried that a cushion diamond with a cushion halo may be too much cushion, if that’s even possible lol. I haven’t seen any with a cushion as the center diamond either, even local jewelry stores here don’t have any halos with a cushion cut diamond. I’ve looked at images online as well, but images seem to not do the ring or diamond any justice.

 

[justdeb__]

My boss' ring is a princess cut with cushion halo. If I had never seen it in person, I would've thought the same as you and wrote it off as having "too much cushion". However, it's absolutely stunning in person. I personally still prefer a round stone as it seems to have a bit of an extra sparkle -- I might be biased here, though

Have you played around with the settings on JA's website with different shape stones? I know it's still not the same as seeing in person, but the 360 view really helps IMO. Below are all cushion halos with different stones.

Cushion

Princess

Round

 

[ashjade]

@justdeb__ I have! I’ve been looking at JA since last year lol Im drawn to the cushion cut and the round, I feel like majority of google and Pinterest images have the cushion halo with a round diamond. Both are beautiful.

 

[justdeb__]

@ashjade I agree -- both the round and the cushion are beautiful! I'm sure whichever decision you make, it will be stunning. Please post pictures -- can't wait to see it!