18K White Gold Halo Earring Setting

This custom made earring setting is crafted to showcase a central gemstone with a halo of round brilliant side diamonds, offering elegant vintage inspired proportions with a contemporary precision of execution. The elongated central gallery is designed to accommodate marquise and other similar shaped center stones, and it reads beautifully whether set with a sapphire, ruby, emerald, or another fine gemstone. The halo is comprised of individually set round diamonds, each seated in a bead or prong style that allows the maximum amount of table and crown facets to catch the light, creating a living frame that amplifies the color and presence of the center gem. Available in rose gold, white gold, yellow gold, and Platinum 950, the piece can be tuned to the wearer by matching metal tone to the hue of the chosen center stone.

The setting architecture is optimized for both security and optical performance, combining a protective inner bezel like channel for the central outline with delicate yet robust prongs for the halo stones, and a thoughtfully engineered gallery that lets light reach the stone pavilion from multiple angles. The center position benefits from structural reinforcement at its most vulnerable points, for example double prongs or slight bezel protection at the pointed ends of an elongated stone, a design choice that prevents chipping and distributes impact away from the gem. Each round side diamond is individually clamped to minimize movement, while the slight spacing and angle of the prongs are calculated to reduce shadowing, allowing each diamond to contribute maximum sparkle to the overall halo. The open grid and pierced gallery beneath the stones use reflective metal surfaces to bounce light back into the gems, enhancing scintillation and face up brilliance, and the post and back are engineered for continuous wear, with options for secure friction backs and available screw back upgrades for extra retention. Routine maintenance such as periodic prong checks and professional cleaning will preserve both security and optical performance, and we are available to advise on the best combination of metal, center gemstone, and side diamond specifications to meet your preferences for beauty, resilience, and long term value.