To halo or not to halo?!?!

[Busybee6778]

I have 1/2 ct diamond solitaire. I'm considering a halo setting to make the appearance of the ring larger. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Opinions on halo settings & great ways to enhance the center stone & make the ring really POP

 

[Maisie]

Have you seen the Under 1ct thread? There are some lovely halo'd diamonds around your size. It may take a little while to look through it but it will give you some inspiration

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/under-1ct-diamonds.25028/page-69']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/under-1ct-diamonds.25028/page-69[/URL]

 

[junebug17]

I think a halo is a great way to add to hand presence and finger coverage! - I recently reset my oec in a halo and am very happy with it. Here are a few really pretty examples of smaller haloed stones.

 

[therese13]

I think halos are a good way to add finger coverage. My favorite are the tacori halos: http://www.since1910.com/tacori-2620rdp-halo-engagement-ring-with-pave-set-diamonds or http://www.since1910.com/snt302-petite-diamond-halo-engagement-ring

Some halos will make your ring look more formal - not necessarily a good, every-day, t-shirt and jeans look.

Other looks you might want to look at would be a muti-stone setting or a setting that tapers towards the stone https://www.pricescope.com/blog/top-3-engagement-rings-styles-whiteflash.

 

[iota15]

This fantastic before and after halo thread should help: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/solitaire-to-halo-before-and-afters.130309/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/solitaire-to-halo-before-and-afters.130309/[/URL]

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

See these befores and afters:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/solitaire-to-halo-before-and-afters.130309/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/solitaire-to-halo-before-and-afters.130309/[/URL]

 

[Gypsy]

I think with a half carat, you have to be careful. You need a delicate halo or it will overpower.


Or a halo with an airline.

Here are some affordable ones I would recommend:

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/r1181-c-d-d-m-halo.html
http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/r391-a-d-d-cz.html
http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/r397-a-d-d-m.html
http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/r9784-a-d-d-m.html
http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/split-shank/r9412-a-d-d-cz.html

 

[artdecolover71]

Beverley k halos are my favorite because they are so delicate looking but well made, yet affordable. Love gypsy's links!

 

[ecf8503]

here's a bk i'm considering for my 0.74ct rb -

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/r9029c-d-d.html