Do you think halo rings are over-rated? Will I regret getting a halo 20 years down the road. I can't ever imagine myself not loving the ring I picked and don't think it would be the same without the halo. BUT... halos are VERY trendy right now. (I also loved bodysuits and stirrup pants 20 years ago). Overall I am very happy with my decisions, just wanted to get a few opinions!
@Lily_of_the_valley: It is the reason I did not want a halo, I think 20 years from now they will be the marquise with yellow gold and clusters of diamonds that makes us all think of the 80's (no offense to bees who love it).
You can always change the setting, but I wanted a forever ring so I stayed away from anything that is right-now and not timeless
@cantonbride: +1. If you want timeless, skip the halo. But if you really really love halo and don't really mind a dated style, you should go for it!
Literally EXACTLY what I was going to say. No one can say whether or not you'll regret your decision to get a halo, but they are super trendy right now, so be forewarned.
@Lily_of_the_valley: I'm not engaged yet, but I've thought about the EXACT SAME THING ever since I fell in love with a round halo online... But then I realised that IF (by some miracle) I ended up with my dream halo it would be like any other beautiful engagement ring - not a 'fashion item' but something filled with memories and hope and promise and love. It's kinda like an old photo of yourself... yes you have bad hair and why the HELL am I wearing parachute pants!?? But regardless, when you look at it all of the good memories come floating back...
That's my theory anyway, and I'm STICKING TO IT!! hehe
@cantonbride: See... that sounds awesome to me. No offense taken, I only wanted to make the point that sometimes trends line up with what you actually do love. I always find that a bit disorienting when it happens, and then a bit sad when it's over. (My love affair with chunky heeled ankle boots did NOT end when the shops stopped carrying them consistently!)
I guess you have to figure out if you love it for real or love it for trend.
Or just get a solitaire and then get one of those ring jacket thingies that makes it look like a halo. Best of both worlds?
@Bebealways: what is this ring jacket you speak of??
I personally think halos are going to be considered a classic look from now on!
@Lily_of_the_valley: I believe she is talking about a ring enhancer.
It's something that looks kinda like this, where it slips on next to your ring and has a thing that goes around your ring and make it all look like one halo ring instead of a solitaire.
Another example of them apart:
@Bebealways: Wow! Who knew things like that existed, pretty cool!
I love halo rings but I know they are very trendy and all trends go out of style at some point. I think the halo band above is pretty cool and a good option.
@Lily_of_the_valley: No one can say whether you will regret a particular style or not. Are they popular right now? Sure, but then solitaires have been popular for ages too. And halos have been around for a lot longer than people realize. They've just seen a resurgence in popularity. And really, you could say the same thing for princess cut diamonds. They've been "trendy" for a while now too.
The point is - styles ebb and flow. They come into popularity and go back out. You just need to chose a ring that you love because you love it, not because of what other people think now or in the future.
And for what it's worth, my first ring (first marriage) was a marquise. I loved it. Even up until 2 years ago when I took it off. This time I have a halo. I don't know a single person in real life that has one. I've only seen them online (like on the wedding bee) as being popular. And honestly, I don't care what other people are buying. I got it because it's a vintage style and I like that.
@Lily_of_the_valley: I think it depends on the person. I have a halo but I have loved them since I was young and always knew that a cushion halo with a round diamond is what I would want for my engagement ring - never imagined anything else on me. I tried on other styles when ring shopping but none compared.
So, I know I'll never regret getting one because I've loved the style for so long. Halos are trendy right now, but they've cycled around like anything else does.
If you're worried about regretting your ring choice, get a solitaire with a wrap or enhancer that looks like a halo.
Well in all honesty 20 years from know whatever you have you will prob want a new setting regardless if it's halo or not.....I think most settings unless it's a solitare will prob look dated over time esp 20 years from now.
Live in the moment.........don't worry about 20 years from now! I for one LOVE halos....recently had a major ring overhaul for my halo setting. I'm not worried about it being too trendy or what others think......after all they are trendy for a reason and that reason is that they are freakin GORGEOUS!!
I remember on Sex and the City when Aidan proposed to Carrie and she hated the ring. "It had a pear-shaped diamond with a gold band." And all the women groaned in disgust. Well now pears and yellow gold are coming back and if the show were made today Carrie would probably turn her nose up at a halo. These things will always come and go. If you're confident that you love it then it won't matter if the next generation of women getting engaged think your ring looks dated and want something completely different, right? When things become really trendy, part of the reason they catch on is simply because they're different. Once they become common again, they lose some of their appeal. That's why trends happen. But if you love it enough that the common-ness doesn't detract from its appeal, then go for it.
Only you know the answer to that question.
Are you a trend-seeking fiend or are you someone who wants the ring because it is the symbol of your engagement?
Who cares what happens 20 years from now?
I love my halo. It looks very similar to my great grandma's ring from the 20s.
@Lily_of_the_valley: Do you like it because it's trendy, or do you like it because you like it and it's you? If you like it partially because it's trendy, you might feel it's "out of style" later, but if you like it just because you "like the look" then you'll probably continue to like it.
I have an unusual looking ring... it needs a custom band made even. I tried posting a picture of it and asked about how much a custom band that would wrap around it would be, and a couple people said that I should try for something more classic, because it might be stylish now but later I might regret it.
It's not even trendy now! haha. At least as far as I know. I like it because I like it, and I like weird things... I always have, and I don't see that changing so...
If you like it just because you like the style, you probably always will like it. If you like it just because you've been overly-exposed to it and it's grown on you, you might regret it.
Did you love the halo look the very first time that you saw a ring like that? Or were you kind of "Meh" about it?
I know that halos were around years ago but they have come back big time! I think they are GORGEOUS and I loved some rings that had them but I chose not to get one because I was afraid of this very thing. Sooooooooo many girls have them that I know and I just worry that it will totally be the trend of today. It may not end up being the "yellow gold and marquise cut" ring of the 2000s but we won't know until 10-20 years from now...
Never have I heard negative talk about halos being trendy until I came on the Bee. I love my ring, which is a small halo, because I think it looks timeless and almost vintage glam. I've also heard several people say that to me. So I don't know what all the trendy talk is about. There are halos I dislike and halos I do like. It's just one small design feature. I think if you like it now, you'll like it then.
In 1980 my brother got his future wife a halo engagement ring. They were called clusters back then. I've never liked clusters no matter what "fancy" name they stick on them.
@Lily_of_the_valley: Yeah they're popular now, but they are a classic style. I think anything looks dated eventually. As long as you love it, isn't it a good thing if your ring eventually shows you've been married for 20+ years? That's quite an achievement.
I am planning on getting a halo. I've tried on solitaires and as much as I love them in pictures, they just don't wow me in real life. They're also EVERYWHERE.
Obviously these are personal issues. I've never gotten the halo trend and no offense to those who love them, but I think they all pretty much look the same. They're blingy but IMHO uninspired. It's gotten so comon that when I see a post with ring porn I often skip looking because it'll probably be another halo.
I love jewelry and especially rings. When it came time for us to think about a ring(s) I knew I wanted something totally unique. I searched online to find styles and my (now) DH thought that so many rings were "boring". I loved tension settings and ultimately found a designer out of state who made stunning pieces with a tension set look but more securely made. He had over 200 rings in his online gallery. He never makes the exact same ring twice. My husband often looks at my rings and tells me he never thought we could find something so beautiful and we designed it ourselves.
Wow, I had no idea halo rings were trendy, until I read this thread. Guess I don't really keep up with fashion trends, I just pick what I like, which is why I've picked this black diamond halo ring from Zales (http://www.zales.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11844950&kpc=1). The price is right, and I love the design. I can't imagine ever not loving it. I say go with what you love, regardless of what's in style right now.
To me halos are a modern art deco. Art deco still lives. I think halos will stay more as a timeless piece, they are a classic. In reality halos have been around for decades, just with different styling and names. IMO.
However there are some more "trendy" styles of halos out.
Aghh I had no idea that halos are considered trendy! I have a halo and I never even realized they have ever not been in or out of style. I guess I think of rings are really personal and therefore, exempt from trends.
FWIW, I love my halo, and it's kind of Princess Diana-y, and for that reason, I'm pretty sure it's timeless 
@yanamari: I LOVE halos. I always knew exactly what I wanted, halo with a split shank band. I think they look so vintage and just stunning. I tried on other styles and there was absolutely nothing that compared. I can't ever imagine myself not loving it, it is literally breath taking. I also think it's the setting that makes an engagement ring unique so I was never a solitaire kind of person. Here is the picture of my (hopefully) ring, the wedding band is not included. It's gorgeous and I don't see how anyone could hate on it even 20 years from now! Sorry if the pics are big!
@lorie: I would love to see your ring, can you post a pic! I feel the same way about solitaires, I feel like everyone has them! I know they are classic but I'm not a simple or understated kind of girl!
@vorpalette: This is exactly it!
Halos are not new. They've been around for a long long time. People are noticing them more now as they become more popular...but correct me if I'm wrong, Princess Diana's engagement ring (from 1980!) was a halo and is obviously now being worn by Kate.
It's hard to argue against their staying power when you see how long halos have actually been around.
They are beautiful! I have a solitaire, but have considered upgrading to a Tacori halo for some time now :)
You know when FH and I went to look at rings, i didn't care what was popular or trendy. I just wanted something that said, hey this is me and what our love represents. I knew I wanted a halo not because it was trendy but because it simply took my breath away. I tried on solitaries and three stone rings but they weren't me. Who cares if it is trendy. Or might make you look dated. Honestly, I don't see that happening but to each their own. I still think my halo looks classic and not overwhelming. If you both love it, thats all that matters.
While I was growing up I would always choose clothes that I liked. Every time my mother would ask, "are you still going to like that next year?" implying that it was trendy and when everyone else stopped wearing the style I may want to stop as well. This notion always seemed absurd to me because I choose things I like, the fact that they are trendy just makes it easier for me to get them. Even better, when the trend is dying, I can get it on sale, haha. I found out halos were trendy after I got mine. They look beautiful to me! My point is, if you choose a ring based on the way you feel about it, not to keep up with a trend, you'll love it forever.
I am torn on this one, I asked my fiance to get me a solitaire because I was afraid my tastes would change over the years, but I also think that I'd love anything because it's from him.
So I think if you love it now, you'll always love it :) And Halos are beautiful!
@Happy2bMrs: Yes! Happy to see someone else mentioned Princess Diana's ring too.
I know halos are super trendy, but aren't they also a vintage style?
I love the look of a halo, but didn't want one for my engagement ring for 2 reasons. Firstly it is trendy, and I wanted something more classic. Second, a halo setting doesn't let as much light underneath the diamond, so they don't sparkle as much as a more open setting.
I would LOVE a gemstore halo as a RHR, but not for an engagement ring for me.
I have a simple halo (a "bloom", I guess) with a plain shank, and people tend to comment that it looks vintage or antique more than anything, which is fine by me! The use of the word "trendy" on the bee almost always comes off as insulting, so I try to avoid using that word as much as possible. If you love a certain style, than no worries! Your ring is a symbol more than anything, so get something that you love and try not to think so much about 20 years in the future.
@Happy2bMrs: +1 Princess Di's halo certainly didn't affect the marquise/yellow gold trend of the 1980s . . . and it came rushing back when William gave it to Kate.
Halos have been around for ages. Check out this beauty from the 1930s: http://www.langantiques.com/products/item/10-1-4961
Cushion cuts, old european cuts, old mine cuts, halos, scrolling bands and side stones were very, very common in the beginning of the 20th century. I don't think those things ever really went out of style, but other trends overtook them at various points thorughout the decades. I don't think it's halos that are currently 'trendy' so much as the pave settings and how popular Tacori pave is. Halos were always around.
If you want to avoid trendy, I would suggest avoiding a solitare. Honestly, the round brilliant solitare on a plain band is much newer and much trendier than halo rings. The 1 carat solitare became a gold standard in the past two decads, but before that it was not a very common option at all.
@Lily_of_the_valley: I don't think you'll have any problems then ;)
I mean... pretty much all engagement ring styles have an "era" to them. You can usually tell when one is from years ago, but most of them never look really out of style or "omg what was I thinking??" like with mullets or something... haha. I mean, except for a very simple solitare, there will always be sort of "oh that was probably from that time" but again... most are so simply elegant that it's not a problem.
I think that it's classic looking enough that it won't really go too far though anyway. No worries ^_^
@artichokey: Gahhhhhhhhh that's a gorgeous ring. Mine is similar, but less art deco:
The setting was what I LOVED the most. The side detail, the delicate vintage detailing, etc. It was very "me."
I have a halo. I personally would have PREFERRED something less trendy (I tend to like oddball, strange things better) but this is what looked good on my finger, had the sparkle I wanted, and fit into our budget. The great thing about a lot of halos, though, is this: A lot of times, you can keep the band, and replace the halo with a head to hold a larger center stone. So while my setting will accommodate a slightly more than 1ct stone in the halo, if I wanted to nix the halo and replace with a ~1.75ct. center down the road, it probably wouldn't be too hard. Harder on my ring than some, but on some I saw, it would literally be as easy as changing out the head. If this is something you're worried about, you might keep this possibility in mind when looking for rings.
But I really doubt I will get tired of my ring. Even now, as pretty as it is, it already fades into the background of my life. It's like it's just part of my hand now, and I don't think about it all that much except when it comes time to clean it.
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