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Vintage halo rings
A frame of small diamonds around a center stone. Edwardian and Deco jewelers used the halo to make a modest stone read big, long before the term existed.
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About halo
What defines it
An antique halo is not a modern halo. The surround is usually a graduated ring of old cuts or calibré-set stones, hand-set one at a time.
What to look for
Check the hallmark and the wear together: an honest antique ring shows soft, even wear on the high points, original solder lines and a shank that has not been thinned. Ask to see the culet of any old-cut stone, the back of the setting and the gallery, all of which we will show you live on video before you buy.
What it costs
Pieces in this style generally sit between roughly $700 and $6,500, depending on age, metal and stone content.
Indicative only. Every curated vintage, antique and estate piece is one of a kind and priced on its own merits, with free insured US shipping.
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