Many years ago, the popular look was called a ‘ballerina ring’. This ring typically had the center gemstone encircled by baguette diamonds to form the look of a ballerina’s tutu. That changed into cluster rings with almost an infinite number of variations. Whether many small diamonds, diamonds of different shapes or just diamonds surrounding the center at different levels, the cluster was a staple look for decades.

The cluster seemed to fall out of favor until just a few decades ago and morphed into the hugely popular halo design. The halo started out as many evenly sized small diamonds around the center diamond, typically with the intention of making the center diamond look larger. That changed very quickly, and the halo now comes in an unlimited number of options. Whether you want a single halo with different shapes of diamonds or double and even triple halo designs, virtually any combination can be found in the marketplace. And if you can’t find it, it can be custom made.

From cluster to halo, the concept has remained the same, to surround the center gemstone. Some people love the look and that is why it has been the most popular design for the last decade. Those that aren’t fans will say it looks too busy or you can’t see the center gemstone. No matter your taste, the halo is here to stay.