A hidden-halo engagement ring tucks a ring of small diamonds beneath the center stone, visible mainly from the side and top-down. The concealed halo adds sparkle and lift while keeping a clean, classic look from above.

Segal Jewelry makes each hidden-halo ring to order in Los Angeles in gold or platinum with natural or lab-grown stones.

What is a hidden halo?

A hidden halo is a circle of small diamonds set just under the center stone, on the profile of the setting, so it sparkles from the side and lifts the stone without showing a halo from the top.

Does a hidden halo make the diamond look bigger?

Yes. The ring of small diamonds under the center stone catches light around the base and visually lifts the stone, often making it appear a quarter to half a carat larger — without changing the ring's profile from above.

Hidden halo vs a regular halo — what is the difference?

A regular halo surrounds the center stone with diamonds visible from the top. A hidden halo places that ring of diamonds sideways beneath the stone, so it is a secret sparkle seen mainly from the side, keeping a cleaner, more classic look from above.

Which cut works best with a hidden halo?

Every cut works — round, oval, emerald, cushion, pear and more. The hidden halo especially flatters elongated cuts by adding lift and sparkle. Explore emerald cut and oval cut hidden-halo options.

How much more does a hidden halo cost?

The added diamonds are small, so a hidden halo typically adds only a modest amount over a plain solitaire. Segal builds each hidden-halo ring to order in your choice of stone and metal.

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