A lot of people are wondering if halo engagement rings are on their way out as Gen Z takes over the engagement ring market. But we are finding quite the opposite to be true. Here at Kiefers, we pride ourselves to be at the front of all the new trends and these classic halo designs have found some new and interesting twists that may have you taking a second look. Here's a few new versions of the halo engagement ring that just hit different.
The Modern Halo Engagement Ring
An increasingly popular technique to make halo engagement rings stand out is to feature different-sized diamonds in the ring’s halo. These accent diamonds often graduate from small to large or alternate between the two sizes, creating a distinct yet delicate halo design. For example, this halo features alternating sizes of diamonds to give it a more modern look. Yellow gold has also become more and more popular in engagement rings and as you can see, this style looks gorgeous in yellow gold! Click the photo to shop this engagement ring now!
The Solitaire Halo Engagment Ring
Alternating diamonds also add a greater depth of sparkle to an engagement ring’s design. The sparkle of smaller diamonds is more concentrated which appears whiter in color, whereas larger diamonds display more scintillation or color to their sparkle. When placed side by side, the fire on these small and large stones playfully dance around the center stone. Unlike a classic uniform halo, this modern halo has an artistic flare and personality. This engagement ring feautres the modern halo but combines it with a simple solitaire band, allowing the center of the ring to be the star of the show! This alternative diamond halo makes a statement to the world that you are unique, modern, and stylish! Very few rings can compete against this simplistic yet bold look. Click the photo to shop this style now!
The Fancy-Cut Halo Engagement Ring
What is bolder and fancier than a fancy halo engagement ring? A fancy-cut diamond halo engagement ring! We are not talking about rings with a fancy cut center stones, although we like those as well. Instead, we are talking about rings where the halo feature fancy-cut diamonds along with classic round diamonds, adding greater visual intrigue to the halo design. The most common fancy-cuts you will find in an engagement ring’s halo include baguette diamonds, marquise diamonds, and pear-cut diamonds.
Marquise and pear diamonds have a sleeker look that often elongates a ring’s halo, creating a bigger, more modern look to the engagement ring’s design. This ring is a perfect example. Two marquise shaped accent diamonds rest at the east and west ends of this engagement ring’s halo, merging with the shank. Round diamonds fill the spaces between the marquise stones, completing the halo. Each of these round accents have dominant prong tips, mimicking the marquise shape while expanding the halo’s entire circumference. When combined, the round and marquise diamonds strengthen this engagement ring’s stylized, star-inspired design. Click the photo to shop this style now!
The Mega Halo Engagement Ring
Most popular styles of 2021 include dainty details. But this halo design is the exact opposite! We call this the mega halo because it uses oversized diamonds in the halo with V-shaped prongs to blur the edges between the diamonds. This ring features 1.37 carat total weight of diamonds not including the center stone so there is not doubt that this ring will be spotted from across the room! This design sits up off the finger allowing a straight diamond band to fit underneath it and it even has a hidden bezel set diamond in the side profile. Click the photo to shop this style now!
The Vintage Halo Engagement Ring
Everyone is out thrifting and sporting their Y2K fashion which sets the stage for this melting pot of the decades. This style features a vintage inspired band that uses different size round diamonds to look like the band has a marquise shape to it. The halo is simple and modern, blending perfectly with the vintage band. This style is made to fit an oval center stone which is one of the most highly demanded shapes of diamonds right now. This ring is also made in rose gold which can add to the uniqueness of this style! Of course we can make this style in any color gold and for any shape or size center stone that you desire so don't worry if rose gold isn't your thing! Click the photo to shop this ring now!
Here's another example of a mix of old and new. This ring features a vintage inspired halo that cuts away from the center stone, with a row of gold millgrain detailing and then a scalloped row of round brilliant cut diamonds on the outside. This illusion is reminiscent of the lace details found on the romantic costumes from Bridgerton, the way it delicately floats on the ring. This style is perfect for a smaller center stone as it will make the center stone look larger than it really is! Here you can see it with an oval center stone but it would suite any shape center stone just perfectly. Click the photo to shop this ring now!
The Asymmetrical Halo Engagement Ring
If 2021 has shown us anything, it's that the world is far from perfect. This style takes everything you knew about feng shui and throws it out the window. The asymmetrical design is exactly what it sounds like and you will just have to see it to fully understand. This style features a classic round halo on a curved band that carries around just one side of the ring. This design looks so unique by itself or can be paired with a curved wedding band for extra drama. This is the perfect style for the girl that wants something different. Click the photo to shop now!
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