Who doesn’t love a little surprise sparkle? Hidden halos elevate the elegance giving your engagement ring that perfect stackability, not to mention that gorge 360° sparkle.

We are so totally here for the shine and all about that little size bump you get from all that high-rise sparkle. And, while a surprise is always nice, some of these hidden halos have us hitting the snooze.

So, you want to have your halo and be totally unique too? We got you. Here are our top picks for all the unexpected sparkles that understood the assignment.

Hidden What Now?

Don’t know what a hidden halo is? Well, if you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen one. No, for real. Hidden halos are a band of shiny pavé diamonds that sit just below the girdle of that shiny center stone.

While it might seem silly to hide all that sparkle, it’s actually adding a little glitter from every angle. It also makes the view you most often see of your own ring more interesting.

On top of all that, the extra height means even more sparkle. Hidden halos elevate your center stone, making it look larger and letting in more light for max sparkle. The elevation is also ideal if you plan on stacking your rings down the line.

Simply Letting It Sparkle

Looking for something understated with a little something unexpected? A classic solitaire does it every time. Sometimes simple leads straight to stunning, letting all that sparkle steal the show.

A subtle engagement ring also gives you all kinds of flexibility when choosing a wedding band and building future stacks later on. The laid-back look goes with everything, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring.

Topsy-Turvy

The Alice offers a unique twist (literally) on the standard solitaire engagement ring. It’s got a smooth, fluid feel and an unexpected texture.

Rope-like metal strands encircle the finger, seamlessly swooping from the band to a classic four-prong setting, holding a delicate hidden halo. It creates a glittery basket moment and cradles your center stone, allowing maximum sparkle and shine.

From the band to the basket to the halo itself, the piece has an interesting view from every angle, and we love to see it.

Tik-Tak-Timeless

The Kamellie is the quintessential solitaire setting with a stunning hidden halo. You can’t go wrong with a simple, time-honored silhouette. It’s the perfect match for everything.

A hidden halo surrounds the center stone while four prongs hold the diamond and halo, creating a delicate diamond-studded basket.

The Kamellie comes in many different flavors. There’s the razor's edge vibe, stunning pavé, or emphasize the sparkling energy with the Crown Kamellie.

Pretty Pretty Princess

Into some serious fairytale realness? The Nelly is really bringing your Cinderella moment to life with this seemingly simple setting.

A classically smooth solitaire band with a delicate look and feel pairs up with a delightfully uplifting hidden halo. If this isn’t giving you low-key Disney princess vibes, we don’t know what will.

That seriously elevated center stone catches all the light and lets in all the shine. It’s a stunning dainty fantasy on its own, and she stacks like a total dream that has us living.

A Little More “More”

Into something with a little more sparkle? We don’t blame you. We all love the dipped-in-diamonds look. And a band with lots of little rocks just so happens to make the main event pop and look a little larger while they’re at it.

Here are a few of our favorite flavors of extra with a cherry on top.

Shiny Studs

Studded with six stunning round diamonds? Say less.

The Hidden Halo Penelope grabs attention, adding some flashy sparkle to the mix while majorly accenting your center stone. All the while, the micro pavé halo elevates the entire ring to stunning new proportions.

It’s a dainty band that packs a punch, and it pairs perfectly with a Penelope wedding band if you love a matchy moment.

Sparkle and Flow

Looking for a softer studded feel? The Lindsey brings a real mellow moment in fabulous marquise and shiny round diamonds.

The band has a soft and delicate feel, gently drawing your attention to the center stone with a flow of smooth and sparkly shapes. Meanwhile, the hidden halo is nestled within the classic four-prong setting.

It’s a lovely and elevated individual look, made even more unique by pairing it with a Kristen wedding band to switch up the silhouette and continue the shimmery sparkle.

Double Down

The Kayla is a drop-dead gorgeous double pavé. The band's tilt creates a sharp-edged look catching the light from every angle. Two sparkling rows of pavé diamonds meet just under the hidden halo, leading your eyes to the secret sparkle of a pavé bridge. All those lovely rocks work together, creating an incredibly interesting 360° view, and we absolutely stan.

Double down on the double-up with The Kayla wedding band for some seriously breathtaking sparkle.

Unexpected Silhouette and Sparkle

Totally modern or tailored to be timeless, these pieces add an extra layer of the unexpected switching up silhouettes and putting a spin on traditional engagement rings. It’s a total shake-up, and we love the way it shines.

Bevel Me Baby

A sleep bevel gives The Charlotte a cool modern feel, adding a smooth, manicured silhouette and an unexpected hidden halo.

A channel of pavé-set diamond surrounds the beveled setting while the clean, understated shank curves to reveal a pavé bridge with some serious sparkle.

The unique peek-a-boo display highlights the underside of the stone, allowing light in to make the most of every sparkle.

360° Sparkle

Stunning, simple, sparkly. The Pavé Alex features a delicate pavé band giving it the feeling of endless sparkle–which also happens to make your center stone look larger, slay.

The hidden halo surrounds your diamond, prongs, and all, creating 360° sparkle and enhancing the shine of all the surrounding diamonds from band to center stone. Not to mention, it improves the side view, so you get to enjoy every sparkle. If you’re into something a little more solo, The Alex might be more.

All New Antiques

The Elizabeth is a seriously stunning vintage-inspired piece that has us all feeling like the diamond of the season–Bridgerton, anyone?

The intricate engraving covers the three visible sides of the band in twisting vines. Stylish milgrain accents flow along the band's edges, creating movement and adding dimension.

The side view shows a gracefully elevated stone and highlights the delicate design, a pavé bridge, and, of course, a hidden halo.

Loving That Sparkly Surprise?

We love to hear it. Hidden halos add a pop of sparkle, dimension, and shine to any setting. And that elevated silhouette is perfect for stacking someday. The best part of all? It enhances the view for Y.O.U.

Whether you are all about the clean and simple, or you’re lost in every intricate detail, there’s a hidden halo for you. And we love to watch you sparkle.

Hello Hidden Halo

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