What is the difference between a solitaire and a halo setting for round engagement rings?

A solitaire setting features a single diamond, emphasizing its brilliance and simplicity. A halo setting surrounds the center diamond with smaller diamonds, enhancing its sparkle and making it appear larger. Both settings offer distinct looks, with the solitaire being more classic and the halo providing extra glamour.

A solitaire setting features a single diamond, emphasizing its brilliance and simplicity. A halo setting surrounds the center diamond with smaller diamonds, enhancing its sparkle and making it appear larger. Both settings offer distinct looks, with the solitaire being more classic and the halo providing extra glamour.

By Peter Norman

Peter Norman is one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated wedding jewelers, with his custom-made engagement rings and wedding bands taking center place in thousands of weddings over the last 40 years. Each engagement ring is custom designed, built to order, and can suit any budget: from the simply elegant 1-carat solitaires to the exquisite pieces fit for (and sometimes purchased by) royalty.