Oval Hidden Halo Engagement Rings

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Oval Hidden Halo Engagement Rings

A hidden halo is a ring of pavé diamonds set beneath the center diamond, around the base of the basket, where it is seen from the side and from the hand rather than from above. Face up, the ring reads as a clean oval solitaire. In profile, it carries a second line of light. The oval is the shape this detail was made for: its elongated outline leaves the halo fully exposed on the long sides of the diamond, so the effect is visible at every angle the hand moves through.

Every ring in this collection is made to order in our Los Angeles atelier. The design is modeled around the exact measurements of the diamond you choose, so the hidden halo sits tight to the girdle and the prongs hold the oval at its correct points. Nothing here is pulled from a shelf.

Two ways to own one

Build your ring. Choose any hidden halo oval setting below, then pair it with a natural or lab diamond from our inventory. Each diamond carries a ROSI™ Score Report, our gemological intelligence that grades cut performance and fair market position before you commit. John Anderson, our Lead Gemologist, reviews every report.

Choose a Select ring. The Select rings in this collection arrive complete: an IGI certified lab oval already matched to the setting, in the carat weight you choose. Same atelier, same production, fewer decisions.

How to choose an oval for a hidden halo

• Ratio. A length to width ratio between 1.35 and 1.45 gives the classic oval outline and leaves room for the halo to read on both long sides.
• Bow tie. Every oval has one. Look for a faint one that moves with the diamond rather than a dark bar that stays fixed. ROSI™ flags this on the report.
• Color. Ovals show color in the points more than rounds. H or better faces up white in platinum and white gold. Yellow and rose gold are forgiving down to J.
• Prongs. Four prongs keep the oval open. The hidden halo sits below them, so the center diamond stays fully visible.
• Band. A pavé band continues the line of the halo. A plain band makes the halo the only detail, which many clients prefer.

Talk to a jeweler before you decide

Oval proportions and halo depth change how a ring sits on the hand. John Anderson, our Lead Gemologist, walks clients through the diamonds that suit a given setting, on the phone or by video. Call 1-800-779-1726 or request a consultation. There is no charge and no obligation.

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