--- title: WHAT IS A HALO ENGAGEMENT RING? description: Are you shopping for an engagement ring in Adelaide? You may have heard about the Halo design - We explain the on trend design in more detail. Learn more... image: https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/Banner%20Emerald%20Aura%20Engagement%20Ring-2.jpg --- [![Gerard McCabe](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/images/logo-white.svg) ![Gerard McCabe](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/images/logo-mobile-white.svg) ](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/) # WHAT IS A HALO ENGAGEMENT RING? ## WHAT IS A HALO ENGAGEMENT RING? [Design Inspiration](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/tag/design-inspiration), [Engagement Rings](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/tag/engagement-rings) Posted by [Gerard McCabe](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/author/gerard-mccabe) on 25/01/2018 If you are looking at [engagement rings](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/engagement-rings/) you might be a little overwhelmed with all the different terms we use to describe ring styles and cuts of diamonds. Princess cut, solitaire, cluster, pear cut…. the list goes on. The halo design has recently become increasingly popular, so what is a halo engagement ring exactly? --- ##### What is a Halo ON AN engagement ring? Rising to prominence in the Art Deco era, the name "Halo" describes a ring or "halo" setting of smaller gemstones surrounding a larger centre feature stone. The halo of diamonds on an engagement ring enhance the 'wow' factor of a central gemstone for an eye-catching design. ##### WhAT Is the REASON BEHIND THE halo ENGAGEMENT ring'S POPULARITY? There is beauty in simplicity. What makes the halo engagement ring popular is a simple design with a clever design. In high-quality halo rings, at first glance, all you see is sparkling diamonds. Then, upon closer inspection, you'll notice the centre stone, but it still appears to be bigger than its actual size! It’s a perfect choice for diamond lovers. This design also covers more of the finger. ##### Will HALO ENGAGEMENT RINGS continue to be popular? Some engagement ring designs are key styles, they might come in varieties and move with fashion but they are timeless. The Halo engagement ring is an example of a classic design that will never go out of style.  ##### What makes our Aura Halo ENGAGEMENT ring so special?  [![Banner-Aura-1](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Banner-Aura-1.jpg?width=750&name=Banner-Aura-1.jpg)](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/aura-engagement-design) [Aura Halo Engagement Ring](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/aura-engagement-design) The Gerard McCabe Aura Halo ring is one of hidden depths. The key to the Aura ring is the tiny millimetres of gold here and there that have been tweaked through our design process and through various sample ranges to obtain the perfect look. This ring has proven popular with our clients for years now and with lots of happy feedback we know the design is just right. All Halo styles at Gerard McCabe are designed to fit perfectly with matching diamond wedding bands and eternity rings that enhance the masterpiece. > “Halo Engagement ring designs like Aura are effortless. It’s an eye catching style that retains a delicate low profile and is good value for money with a larger diamond presence. The arrangement of the diamonds gives such a sparkle from the ring.” - Rundle Mall Sales Team.  What the halo engagement ring design lends itself well to is a variety of diamond shapes. You don’t need to limit yourself to the round brilliant cut diamond to have the benefits of this choice of engagement ring, your creativity is the limit. Here are some of the variations in diamond shape that we make in our Aura Halo engagement ring design.  [![Oval Aura Classic RG](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Oval%20Aura%20Classic%20RG.jpg?width=542&height=361&name=Oval%20Aura%20Classic%20RG.jpg)Aura Oval Cut Classic Engagement Ring](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/aura-engagement-design) ![Aura Pear Cut Diamond Ring](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Aura%20Pear%20Cut%20Diamond%20Ring.jpg?width=552&height=368&name=Aura%20Pear%20Cut%20Diamond%20Ring.jpg) [Aura Pear Cut Engagement Ring](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/aura-engagement-design) ![Aura Cushion Cut ring](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Aura%20Cushion%20Cut%20ring.jpg?width=516&height=344&name=Aura%20Cushion%20Cut%20ring.jpg) [Aura Cushion Cut Engagement Ring](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/aura-engagement-design)    --- If you love these diamond halo engagement ring designs as much as we do, [browse our halo engagement ring designs online today!](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/halo-diamond-engagement-rings/) ### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG #### MOST POPULAR ##### [The Best Adelaide Proposal Ideas](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/the-best-adelaide-proposal-ideas) [Read More ![](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/LP%20-%20Gerard%20Jewellery%20Blog%20Page%20-%20Tenpastten%20-%20Hubspot/Tenpasten_Blog_arrow.png)](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/the-best-adelaide-proposal-ideas) ##### [When Do I Get An Eternity Ring?](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/when-do-i-get-an-eternity-ring) [Read More ![](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/LP%20-%20Gerard%20Jewellery%20Blog%20Page%20-%20Tenpastten%20-%20Hubspot/Tenpasten_Blog_arrow.png)](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/when-do-i-get-an-eternity-ring) ##### [Which Finger And Hand Should You Wear Your Wedding Ring On?](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/which-finger-hand-should-wedding-ring-be-worn) [Read More ![](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/LP%20-%20Gerard%20Jewellery%20Blog%20Page%20-%20Tenpastten%20-%20Hubspot/Tenpasten_Blog_arrow.png)](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/which-finger-hand-should-wedding-ring-be-worn) ##### [Discover the Top Jewellery Trends For 2025](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/jewellery-trends-2025) [Read More ![](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/LP%20-%20Gerard%20Jewellery%20Blog%20Page%20-%20Tenpastten%20-%20Hubspot/Tenpasten_Blog_arrow.png)](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/jewellery-trends-2025) ##### [50th Wedding Anniversary: Golden](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/50th-wedding-anniversary-golden) [Read More ![](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/hubfs/LP%20-%20Gerard%20Jewellery%20Blog%20Page%20-%20Tenpastten%20-%20Hubspot/Tenpasten_Blog_arrow.png)](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/50th-wedding-anniversary-golden) ### POST BY TOPIC - 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