Halo vs. Solitaire: Which Engagement Ring Style Is Right for You?

When the appearance of your diamond is a top priority, here comes our detailed guide to making the right choice between a solitaire and a halo.

When choosing an engagement ring, how it looks is really important because it's what everyone will notice first. With so many designs and settings available, finding the perfect ring can be tough. However, people often choose two popular options: solitaire and halo settings for engagement rings. But what is the best pick for you? Let's find out.

Understanding the Halo Engagement Ring Style

A halo setting is an engagement ring style where a central diamond is surrounded by smaller diamonds, known as "halos." This design makes the ring sparkle from every angle and gives the central diamond a larger appearance.

Halo settings come in many styles and configurations. They can be made with different types of metal and various diamond shapes.

Exploring the Solitaire Engagement Ring Style

A solitaire ring features a single brilliant diamond as its focal point, making it a traditional and timeless choice for an engagement ring. This design highlights the diamond's beauty and brilliance by letting it take center stage.

In solitaire engagement rings, the diamond is usually held in place by four or six prongs, but other settings like bezel or tension settings are also used. These settings allow maximum light to hit the diamond, making it sparkle and shine. The classic style of a solitaire ring makes it a popular choice, as it is versatile and easy to pair with other jewelry.

A Brief Comparison Between Halo and Solitaire Designs

 

Design Elements: What Sets Halo and Solitaire Rings Apart?

Classic solitaire engagement rings typically feature a single diamond in a prong setting, but many new styles are becoming popular. Some of these styles use colorful gemstones instead of a diamond for the center stone, or they add small diamonds around the ring. These changes allow for personalization and make the traditional design unique.

Halo rings are available in many different styles and designs. You can find traditional and classic options, as well as more unique designs like star or flower patterns and double halos. These variations let you personalize the ring, making it truly one-of-a-kind.

Budget Considerations: Comparing Price Ranges

The cost of a solitaire diamond engagement ring varies depending on factors like the diamond's quality and type. Usually, a natural round diamond engagement ring costs between $2,500 and $18,000. The typical price for a 1-carat diamond ring is $5,500. About 7 out of every 100 people buying engagement rings spend more than $7,000.

Halo engagement rings have a big price range, from $500 to over $5000. The price depends on the metal you pick, the ring's style, and how many diamonds it has. Halo rings might be pricier because they have many diamonds, but you can spend less by picking a smaller main stone.

The Timeless Appeal of Solitaire Engagement Ring Designs

Diamond Classic Solitaire Engagement Ring 3/4ct. In 14k White Gold

Here's a brilliant-cut 3/4 carat diamond solitaire engagement ring set in 14-karat white gold. Each piece is individually certified with a minimum color of HI and clarity of SI. It's the classic engagement ring, full of style and elegance.

Marquise-Cut 5/8ct. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold

Here's a marquise-cut 5/8 carat diamond solitaire engagement ring set in 14-karat white gold. Each piece is individually certified with a minimum color of J color and clarity of I1. It's the classic engagement ring, full of style and elegance.

Princess-Cut 1/10ct Solitaire Engagement Ring in Sterling Silver

This beautiful solitaire ring showcases a white princess-cut diamond. Crafted from fine sterling silver, it shines with a smooth, polished finish.

Unmatched Brilliance of Our Halo Designs

Remi. Lab Grown Pear Shaped 1.50ctw. Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold

This 14-karat white gold engagement ring has a double halo and split shank design, showcasing a 3/8 carat G SI pear-shaped lab grown diamond. It also features 32 round G SI lab grown diamonds.

Emerald-Cut 2ctw. Created Moissanite Halo Bridal Set in Sterling Silver

This sterling silver bridal ring set features an emerald-cut moissanite engagement ring and two stackable wedding bands. The engagement ring showcases an octagon-cut created white moissanite center stone, surrounded by round-cut moissanites in a halo and along the band.

Lab Grown 1ctw. Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold

This 14-karat white gold engagement ring features a .70 carat lab grown diamond center, surrounded by .30 carats of lab grown diamonds in the halo and band. Weighing approximately 2.16 grams, this high-polish ring will dazzle with its stunning design and brilliance.

Final Verdict

Deciding between a solitaire and halo setting for engagement rings is all about what speaks to you. Solitaire rings have one main diamond, making them classic and timeless. They're easy to match with other jewelry and can be worn every day.

Halo engagement rings, however, have a main diamond surrounded by smaller ones, making the ring look bigger and sparklier. They come in many unique designs. Since everyone has different tastes, neither setting is better than the other—it's just about what you prefer.