Beto JewelryMontréal · Canada

Engagement Rings

Halo Engagement Rings

A circle of smaller diamonds surrounding your center stone — more sparkle, more visual size, same budget.

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A halo engagement ring with a cushion-cut center stone surrounded by diamonds

The halo effect, explained

A ring of smaller diamonds surrounds the center stone, framing it and making it appear noticeably larger than its actual carat weight — often the single most effective way to maximize apparent size on a fixed budget.

Classic vs. hidden halo

A classic halo sits visibly around the stone; a hidden halo tucks the same ring of diamonds just beneath the center stone, visible only from certain angles — a subtler, more modern take on the same effect.

Halo shape follows center stone shape

A round halo suits round and cushion centers; an oval or pear halo elongates and echoes the center stone's silhouette — matching the two shapes correctly is one of the details we refine in CAD before production.

Why it's a strong budget play

Because a halo adds visual size without adding carat weight to the — much pricier — center stone, it's one of the most efficient ways to make a modest center diamond look substantial.