Hidden Halo Lab Grown Engagement Rings

A detail just for you

A hidden halo is a thin row of small diamonds set around the base of the center stone, just below the girdle. Look straight down at the ring and you see what looks like a solitaire. Turn your hand, and a line of sparkle appears under the stone. Most people who choose one say they like that it is quiet. Others notice it only when they look closely.

It is sometimes called an under halo or a secret halo. The idea is the same.

Why choose a hidden halo

• A clean top view. The outline of the center stone stays sharp, which suits shapes with strong geometry like emerald cuts and radiants.
• Extra sparkle. The small stones catch light from the side and reflect some up into the center.
• A finished profile. The side of the ring, which people see more than you might think, looks detailed rather than plain.

A hidden halo does not make the center look bigger the way a classic halo does. If size from above is your goal, a classic halo works better. If you want a solitaire with a little more to it, the hidden halo is ideal.

Shapes that suit it

Every hidden halo setting on this page can be made with any center shape. It looks especially good on:

• Ovals, where the curve of small stones follows the outline beautifully.
• Elongated cushions, for a soft and modern profile.
• Emerald cuts and radiants, which keep their clean lines from above.

What to check

The small stones should sit tight under the center, evenly spaced, with no visible gap between the halo and the girdle of the main diamond. Check from the side that the halo is level all the way round. Because the halo is attached to the head of the ring, it lifts the center slightly. Ask to see the ring next to a wedding band if you want them to sit flush.

Pairing it with a band

A hidden halo often sits on a pavé band, so sparkle runs from the side of the stone down the shank. A plain polished band keeps the design minimal. Both work. Yellow gold with white prongs is a popular mix, as the white metal keeps the center looking bright and the gold warms the ring.

Color and clarity

From above, a hidden halo ring reads like a solitaire, so choose the center stone as you would for one. In white metal, G or H is a comfortable color. For clarity, an eye clean stone is the goal. The 4Cs guide explains where to spend and where to save.

At your viewing

Put a hidden halo and a plain solitaire side by side with the same stone and turn them under the light. The difference is small from the top and clear from the side. Use the loose diamond request to have stones ready, then book a viewing at 30 West 47th St, Suite 805, or call (732) 581-7932.