One or two row halo?

[Mturgeon05]

So after lots of back and forth between solitaire or halo, I have decided on a David Klass halo for my 1.61 RBC upgrade. He is working on a drawing for me, but now I have a new dilemma to solve: 1 or 2 rows? I don’t want the two rows horizontal on top, but more so that one is visible from the side. Would love to hear pluses and minuses of each. The final product will be a rounded cushion halo with round center stone.

Single row:



Two row:
Won’t be oval, but an example of a DK two row.




Thanks for the help!!

 

[Acinom]

My vote goes to the double sided halo. I am biased though, as my two halo rings with coloured stones are both double sided: one is bright cut set, the orher one regular set. It’s great to be able to see the stones in the gallery as that is a part of the ring you see often.

Happy decision making! Sounds like a fun project! Especially since you cannot go wrong: both will look stunning

 

[Mturgeon05]

My vote goes to the double sided halo. I am biased though, as my two halo rings with coloured stones are both double sided: one is bright cut set, the orher one regular set. It’s great to be able to see the stones in the gallery as that is a part of the ring you see often.

Happy decision making! Sounds like a fun project! Especially since you cannot go wrong: both will look stunning

Gorgeous!!! And that was exactly my thought - seeing it from all angles. Thanks for your beautiful visuals!

 

[Acinom]

You’re welcome!
Will you combine it with a band? Because in that case having pave on the donut might be a vulnerable combo. You could then aak David to not add melee diamonds on the donut.

 

[Mturgeon05]

You’re welcome!
Will you combine it with a band? Because in that case having pave on the donut might be a vulnerable combo. You could then aak David to not add melee diamonds on the donut.

Great point! Yes- I have an infinity band (ignore the super thin temp setting on my RBC).

 

[WillyDiamond]

OP
I say keep it simple, I like 1 row and no "air line".

 

[Mturgeon05]

OP
I say keep it simple, I like 1 row and no "air line".

Definitely no air line. Although I’ve seen some really cool looking ones, not the look I am going for.

 

[WillyDiamond]

OP
I re-read your initial post above.
So you want just one row around the center stone.
You are considering another row, what I will call below it, or on the sides, for lack of a better description. I think this look (Again, my opinion), makes it too busy and not what I call "dainty".
That's my opinion and to my eye. My wife's ring is my avatar, it has one row, nothing on the side.
I don't have a good side view but just the ones below, but there are no diamonds on the side and no diamonds on the cathedral. I just like it simple. Best of luck.

 

[m-2-b]

I prefer one row of pave around the halo, usually.

 

[Mturgeon05]

OP
I re-read your initial post above.
So you want just one row around the center stone.
You care considering another row, what I will call below it, or on the sides, for lack of a better description. I think this look (Again, my opinion), makes it too busy and not what I call "dainty".
That's my opinion and to my eye. My wife's ring is my avatar, it has one row, nothing on the side.
I don't have a good side view but just the ones below, but there are no diamonds on the side and no diamonds on the cathedral. I just like it simple. Best of luck.

Your wife’s ring is beautiful. And you touched on my biggest concern...bulk. From the pics it doesn’t look like the side row would add too much bulk, but definitely something to consider. Thanks!

 

[Mturgeon05]

I prefer one row of pave around the halo, usually.

What does your halo look like on the sides/underneath?

 

[m-2-b]

Here are profile views of my halo rings:

 

[Mturgeon05]

Here are profile views of my halo rings:

Love the diamonds on the stems. Thanks for the pics!

 

[WillyDiamond]

M2-B

Wow Wow Wow!

 

[dk168]

Personally, two rows look a bit desperate to me.
DK

 

[Mturgeon05]

Personally, two rows look a bit desperate to me.
DK

Desperate for what?

 

[rockysalamander]

I think the visual difference to me is that the due to the double row, the edge of the pave is very-much a regular shape (round/cushion). It seems to have a more "solid" appearing edge due to the material below. With a top-only halo, the girdles of the stones give the halo a softened edge.

If you look at this video from the top, you can see that effect.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcVAckLl_9F/?hl=en&taken-by=davidklassjewelry
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeGW7A4FiqN/?hl=en&taken-by=davidklassjewelry

But, I don't see either of the above examples of David's work as being bulky. It comes down to preference. You seem excited about the double sided. I say go for it. Just keep the sum of the whole whole design in mind. I think pave needs some area of solid metal to shine. It needs contrast.

While not the design you have in mind, the juxtaposition of the solid gallery with the pave shank really works here and avoid making the whole thing over the top. I especially love the rounded bead detail tied to the milgrain. So, with a halo, I love a plainer shank. If you like the airline, only stick with a top-only halo and pair with nice gallery details.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcpsUsJld66/?hl=en&taken-by=davidklassjewelry
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbKPQ8cll9s/?hl=en&taken-by=davidklassjewelry

My aesthetic, might not be yours. You do you

 

[Mturgeon05]

I think the visual difference to me is that the due to the double row, the edge of the pave is very-much a regular shape (round/cushion). It seems to have a more "solid" appearing edge due to the material below. With a top-only halo, the girdles of the stones give the halo a softened edge.

If you look at this video from the top, you can see that effect.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcVAckLl_9F/?hl=en&taken-by=davidklassjewelry
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeGW7A4FiqN/?hl=en&taken-by=davidklassjewelry

But, I don't see either of the above examples of David's work as being bulky. It comes down to preference. You seem excited about the double sided. I say go for it. Just keep the sum of the whole whole design in mind. I think pave needs some area of solid metal to shine. It needs contrast.

While not the design you have in mind, the juxtaposition of the solid gallery with the pave shank really works here and avoid making the whole thing over the top. I happy to especially love the rounded bead detail tied to the milgrain. So, with a halo, I love a plainer shank. If you like the airline, only stick with a top-only halo and pair with nice gallery details.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcpsUsJld66/?hl=en&taken-by=davidklassjewelry
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbKPQ8cll9s/?hl=en&taken-by=davidklassjewelry

My aesthetic, might not be yours. You do you

So thankful for your observations! My initial request to DK was the top only halo with some sort of cool detailed gallery. Then I spent too much time on his IG page and saw that oval with the side edge pave. Since it didn’t look to affect the bulk too much, I figured why not? But your point is well received - need to break up the pave a bit to maximize the shine. He’s probably already had enough of me changing my mind!!

 

[Octo2005]

Congratulations on your new ring!

My avatar ring has side pave on the Halo and I love it! It's how I see my ring most of the time when wearing so I knew that I wanted the profile to be special. In reality, no one but me really even sees the profile while it is on your finger. I had intended this to be more of a special occasion and and not an everyday ring, so I was comfortable with all of the bling and don't regret my choice. One thing to keep in mind would be if you plan to wear another band with the ring to be sure that the band is not rubbing the halo or gallery stones.

Best of luck.

 

[Mturgeon05]

Congratulations on your new ring!

My avatar ring has side pave on the Halo and I love it! It's how I see my ring most of the time when wearing so I knew that I wanted the profile to be special. In reality, no one but me really even sees the profile while it is on your finger. I had intended this to be more of a special occasion and and not an everyday ring, so I was comfortable with all of the bling and don't regret my choice. One thing to keep in mind would be if you plan to wear another band with the ring to be sure that the band is not rubbing the halo or gallery stones.

Best of luck.

Thanks! This will be my everyday ring, so it will accompany my wedding band. I will be sure to address that during the planning process. Do you think it’s too much bling for every day? Do you feel like the side pave makes it bulkier? Thanks!!

 

[GearGirly]

I like the look with the side pave as well, I like the way it makes it look like a little present on the finger lol. But it will be beautiful either way!

 

[Acinom]

When executed well, it will not look bulky. In real life it’s very subtle and the row of pave is not thicker than a row of metal

 

[Mturgeon05]

When executed well, it will not look bulky. In real life it’s very subtle and the row of pave is not thicker than a row of metal

I have no doubt it would be meticulously executed

 

[Acinom]

Yes indeed. David’s inspuration ring does not look bulky at all. Now it comes to your own preference. You cannot go wrong in my opinion

 

[Octo2005]

I don't think it adds bulk at all, it would have just been plain metal if there were no side stones. To give perspective the split shanks are 1.5mm each - far more delicate than they look in zoomed in photos. If anything the millgraining detail adds a tiny bit of bulk, but I chose it to compliment the antique feel of my stone

I think as long as you have a great ring maker, and you do, it will be beautiful!

 

[tyty333]

I prefer single row but it is personal preference. If you do choose double row I like the way Octo2005's ring is executed. The side does not look
like it is at 90 degrees. It looks like it is slanted in/under some. Gives a nice flow to the ring.

It would be nice to see a DK version with the side stones. I think most of the rings shown here with the side stones were executed by one of the masters
(Victor Canara types etc. )

 

[dk168]

Desperate for what?

For finger coverage on the cheap instead of getting a larger centre stone.

For the same reason, I dislike illusion settings by grouping smaller diamonds together.

Personal choice and all that.

DK

 

[Mturgeon05]

I prefer single row but it is personal preference. If you do choose double row I like the way Octo2005's ring is executed. The side does not look
like it is at 90 degrees. It looks like it is slanted in/under some. Gives a nice flow to the ring.

It would be nice to see a DK version with the side stones. I think most of the rings shown here with the side stones were executed by one of the masters
(Victor Canara types etc. )

The two oval pics in my original post are DK’s with a side row. They are what made me want that additional row.

 

[Mturgeon05]

For finger coverage on the cheap instead of getting a larger centre stone.

For the same reason, I dislike illusion settings by grouping smaller diamonds together.

Personal choice and all that.

DK

The row I am considering is on the side, not on the top. So doesn’t really affect finger coverage, just affects the view from the side. The top view will still look like a single halo.

 

[Acinom]

I don't think it adds bulk at all, it would have just been plain metal if there were no side stones. To give perspective the split shanks are 1.5mm each - far more delicate than they look in zoomed in photos. If anything the millgraining detail adds a tiny bit of bulk, but I chose it to compliment the antique feel of my stone

I think as long as you have a great ring maker, and you do, it will be beautiful!

The detailing of your ring is amazing. This is made by Steven Kirsch isn’t it? I can’t believe what he did with the stems. Top notch work.

@dk168 : the OP is not referring to a double halo, but to pave on the profile edge of the ring like in her inspiration setting by David Klass: it does not create any extra coverage at all. It’s like perfume: you will mainly notice it yourself when you look at the ring.