Post # 1
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Bumble bee
I’m terribly indecisive. I started off with a solitaire in a pave setting, and felt like my .94 didn’t give me the finger coverage I once had with my 1.21 princess cut diamond (that I lost). So I had a custom halo made, with the diamond set higher with an airline, to highlight the center diamond. Now, I’m thinking of switching back to a solitaire but I’m worried my diamond will feel really small since I’ve had the halo for 5 years now. I think ovals are gorgeous in halos but I also have always loved solitaries. Opinions welcome! I feel like my diamond is on the long, slender side of ovals and looks a little odd as a solitaire.
Here are photos of my ring before I had the custom halo made, and after.
Post # 3
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Blushing bee
Heidibrooke : ovals in a halo are my absolute favorite! The halo does give you quite a bit more finger coverage. I like the solitaire too but I vote keep the halo👍🏼
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
Heidibrooke : I love halo ovals as well and yours is lovely. It adds some umph to your slender oval. Keep it!
Post # 6
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Helper bee
I really like the solitaire
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
Ohhhh please don’t de-halo!!! It is PERFECT!
Post # 8
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Helper bee
The solitaire makes the center oval pop. I like no halo.
Post # 9
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Buzzing Beekeeper
I really love the solitaire 🤷♀️
Post # 10
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Buzzing bee
I’m drooling over the solitaire! 😍
Post # 11
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Blushing bee
I’m not usually a halo fan, but I like yours very much. If you’re looking for a change, you could consider having the oval solitaire set east-west, or maybe incorporating a bypass design setting to mix it up.
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
Thanks and please keep the comments coming! I’m so torn.
Post # 13
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Helper bee
I love halos but I actually think your stone looks better as a solitaire! Something doesn’t look right with the halo to me (maybe the gap between centre stone and halo?)
I do think that whatever you choose will be what’s right for you!
Post # 15
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Helper bee
I think slim oval solitaires are so striking, so that’s my vote. I’m biased though because my ring is a slim oval solitaire 😊
