18ct yellow gold heart shape halo engagement rings, handmade to order by our family workshop in the Cotswolds and set with a diamond you choose yourself. The heart shape is the most romantic diamond of all, a brilliant cut with a clear cleft and a neat point. A halo surrounds the centre diamond with a ring of smaller diamonds for extra sparkle and a bigger look.
The heart shape diamond
The heart is a brilliant cut with a cleft at the top and a point at the bottom. It takes real skill to cut well, and a well-cut heart has a clear outline, even lobes and plenty of sparkle. The halo follows the outline of the heart diamond, so the shape reads clearly from across a room.
Why a halo?
A halo frames the centre diamond with a ring of small diamonds. The extra sparkle makes the centre stone look larger, so it is a good way to get a big look for less. Paired with a diamond-set band, it gives the most sparkle of all.
Why 18ct yellow gold?
18ct yellow gold is 75% pure gold, with the deep, warm colour people picture when they think of a gold ring. It is not plated, so the colour never fades. Some of our yellow gold designs hold the diamond in a white platinum head, so the stone looks as white as possible while the band stays golden. Yellow gold also flatters a slightly warmer diamond, so a stone in the H to J colour range can look just as good as a pricier, whiter one. For a lower price, see our 9ct yellow gold engagement rings.
Choosing your heart diamond
Choose a diamond of at least half a carat, as the heart outline is hard to see on smaller stones. A ratio close to 1.00 keeps the shape balanced. Hearts can hold colour in their lobes, so G to H is a good choice.
Choose your own diamond
Every ring is set with a centre diamond you choose yourself, natural or lab-grown, from our live stock. Each stone has its grading report, and the ring page shows the finished price before you buy.
From our workshop to your door
Each ring is made for you in our Cotswolds workshop in 3 to 4 weeks, in 100% recycled metal, and independently hallmarked. We have made fine jewellery since 1969. UK delivery is free, every order comes with a prepaid returns pack, and returns are free within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Half a carat or more. Below that, the cleft and lobes are hard to see once the stone is set, and it can look more like a round.
Yes. The ring of small diamonds adds to the spread of the centre stone, so it looks noticeably larger than it would on its own.
Yellow gold reflects a little warmth into the diamond, so a near-colourless stone in the H to J range looks just as good as a whiter, more expensive one. If you want an icy white stone, choose a design with a platinum head.
Yes. Every ring can be set with a natural or lab-grown diamond from our live stock. Both are real diamonds; lab-grown stones cost less for the same size and grade.