I love the halo on the top one! The basket on the Verragio is super special, but most people will never see the amazing details. I like the halo on the the Verragio but it just isn't as unique as the Tacori and I think it's a showstopper.
As for the pave, a lot of times I think pave can distract from or compete with some of the details in a ring design, but I just can't picture the Tacori without it. Would the side pave still be there?