What does tilting halos actually do?

[lunamortua]

From your experience what are the advantages of tilting halos on a ring vs not? What is the maximum tilting angle?

 

[Luce]

Hi Luna,
My experience has been if the halo is not tilted the head tends to look like a flying saucer. If the halo is tilted following the angle of the crown it looks more cohesive. I am sure the experts can chime in on the angles and such.

 

[lissyflo]

I prefer a tilted halo as it gives a more 3d look and sculpts to your finger, as opposed to the flatter look of an untilted halo. I personally find it more elegant.

On the flip side, I suppose a flat halo would give more finger coverage, as all the width of it would be across your finger, rather than angled slightly downwards.

 

[Mturgeon05]

Great question! I was wondering the same thing.

 

[PintoBean]

I think a tilt can make the stone and halo melee look more distinct as opposed to one big blinding blur.

Sometimes when the stone to finger ratio is overpowering, a halo without a tilt can look like a ufo on the finger.

I think it is design specific.

 

[LLJsmom]

Hi Luna,
My experience has been if the halo is not tilted the head tends to look like a flying saucer. If the halo is tilted following the angle of the crown it looks more cohesive. I am sure the experts can chime in on the angles and such.

Exactly this. Everyone is different and sees different things. Untitled halo to my eyes is flying saucer, a la Brady Bunch. (You prob don’t know what I’m talking about.). Flying saucer will do. Maybe you don’t see the same thing, and that is fine too.

 

[lunamortua]

Thanks guys! Is there a certain angle that you shouldn't go past? I've seen 20°-30° is there a major difference between those 10 degrees? What would be your preference?

 

[rockysalamander]

Thanks guys! Is there a certain angle that you shouldn't go past? I've seen 20°-30° is there a major difference between those 10 degrees? What would be your preference?

To me, the tilt does exactly above. It avoids an overly flat profile. But, it also acts like side stones that are tilted. It places the diamonds at different plans, so they are all accepting and returning light differently among the "sides" of the halo and the main stone. So, you get more sparkle and flashes as the ring moves.

 

[tyty333]

I would probably do 25 degrees. Here is one of Frankie's rings at a 25 degree tilt...
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-halo-ring-my-forever-setting-finally.164262/