23 Halo Engagement Rings We Love

There's something about an engagement ring with a halo of diamonds around the center stone that feels polished and decidely complete—not to mention incredibly glamorous, all thanks to that extra dose of light-reflecting sparkle. They're not just an aesthetic add-on, though. A halo also serves the purpose of making a center stone look larger than it actually is. What started off as a trendy design element has become hugely popular with brides-to-be. In fact, halos are now so popular that they've risen through the ranks and are now considered a timeless ring detail. They're also an upgrade some couples choose to make to the ring at a later date—it's easy for a jeweler to add a cluster of stones to just about any setting.

Where did their popularity come from? Countless celebrities have halo engagement rings, which is probably what put this unique design element on the map. Everyone from Kate Middleton—who wears what's arguably the most famous engagement ring in the world, an oval blue sapphire surrounded by fourteen solitaire diamonds—to Natalie Portman—who rocks a round diamond encircled by a double diamond halo—has said "yes" to one of these decked-out engagement rings. In short, if you love a halo, you're in great company.

If you can't get enough sparkle, a halo is definitely the way to go. Whatever your style, whether you consider yourself a classic, glamorous, modern, or alternative bride-to-be, you'll soon see that halos are versatile—they look beautiful when added around every diamond cut or on any type of setting. The options, as they say, are pretty much endless. Here, some of our favorite engagement rings with halos for every type of bride.

Harry Winston "The One" Cushion-Cut diamond Micropavé Engagement Ring, from $33,200, harrywinston.com

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Tiffany & Co. "Soleste" Emerald-Cut Halo Engagement Ring with Diamond Band, $14,500, tiffany.com

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Blue Nile Classic Halo Diamond Engagement Ring, $1,350, bluenile.com

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Cartier "Destinée" Solitaire, price upon request, cartier.com

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Gabriel & Co. "Carly" 14-Karat White Gold Round Halo Engagement Ring, from $1,525, gabrielny.com

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De Beers "Caress" Solitaire Ring, from $9,000, debeers.com

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Blanca Monrós Gómez Black Diamond Aura Ring, $2,104, catbirdnyc.com

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Blue Nile Twisted Halo Diamond Engagement Ring, $1,350, bluenile.com

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Penny Preville Floral Bridal Ring, $2,600, pennypreville.com

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De Beers "My First Debeers "Aura" Solitaire Ring, $2,500, debeers.com

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Selim Mouzannar "Mina" 18-Karat Rose Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Ring, $1,220, net-a-porter.com

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Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Engagement Ring with Diamond Band, from $21,500, tiffany.com

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Cartier "Destinée" Solitaire, price upon request, cartier.com

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Elisa Solomon "Pavlova" Pink Sapphire Ring, $2,318, catbirdnyc.com

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Harry Winston "Lily Cluster," from $11,300, harrywinston.com

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NM Estate "Edwardian" Octagonal Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring, $47,000, neimanmarcus.com

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Meira T 14-Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond, and Rainbow Moonstone ring, $1,095, saksfifthavenue.com

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Gabriel & Co. "Margot" 14-Karat White Gold Round Halo, $1,865, gabrielny.com

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Penny Preville "Penelope" Ring, $3,315, pennypreville.com

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Stone and Strand 14-Karat Gold Diamond Ring, $260, net-a-porter.com

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Sylvie Collection "Angele" Double Halo Engagement Ring, $4,102, sylviecollection.com

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Jamie Wolf "Aladdin" London Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring in 18-Karat Gold, $3,950, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Messika "Glam'Azone" 18-Karat White Gold Diamond Ring, $3,410, net-a-porter.com

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