Hidden Halo Engagement Rings Brisbane

A hidden halo is a design feature seen in solitaire engagement rings. Small diamonds are set within the main stone’s setting, often sitting just under the girdle of the main stone. Hidden halos are a subtle touch of sparkle that can only be seen by the wearer when viewed from the side. It ensures that the main stone in the solitaire remains front and centre.

A traditional halo is made of smaller stones that wrap around the centre stone, whereas a hidden halo is placed under the main stone in the underbezel so it can only be viewed from the side. Whether a ready to wear or custom halo engagement ring, traditional halos make the centre stone appear larger for maximum brilliance, whereas a hidden halo is more subtle and a unique design choice.

Your wedding ring choice will be affected by having a hidden halo in your engagement ring, as you don’t want the diamonds in the hidden halo rubbing on the wedding band. If you want a straight wedding band, you may need to consider setting your engagement ring higher so it can sit below the hidden halo. If you’d like to keep your engagement ring setting as low as possible, consider selecting a contoured wedding band so there’s a gap between it and the hidden halo diamonds. The cost of a hidden halo ring compared to a traditional solitaire is greater due to the extra diamonds and setting costs involved.

Hidden halo rings are popular as they offer a unique way to add sparkle to an engagement ring without taking away from the centre stone, resulting in a ring that appears classic from above, but is quietly individual from below.

Many different diamond cuts work for the centre stone in a hidden halo engagement ring. Round and oval stones work best as the underbezel on these settings, which provide a continuously curving surface to set round stones. For a more angular approach with your custom hidden halo engagement ring, consider an emerald, radiant or marquise cut.

Yes, you can use a coloured gemstone as the centre stone in your custom hidden halo engagement ring. It is important to consider a stone that will be hard-wearing, such as a sapphire or ruby. Emeralds, morganites and aquamarines are also possible, but require more care as they are softer stones.

Yes, a hidden halo ring can be resized in the same way as a ring without a hidden halo.

A hidden halo doesn’t often make a stone appear larger from the top, as they are hidden by the main stone. When looking from the side, however, they may make the centre stone appear brighter as each stone is reflecting light to the eye.