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1. Start with a Ring Design
Choose an engagement ring design that speaks to you. The process begins starting from a signature collection, your preferred diamond shape, or the classic ring style like solitaire or halo.
2. Choose your Diamond
Our online curation of lab-grown and natural diamonds makes for a seamless experience. Updated in real-time for ultimate cut, carat, clarity, and colour with certified ethical provenance.
3. Finalize the Details
Select a hue of solid gold of recycled origin or sustainable platinum and personalize further by including a meaningful engraving.
Made in Montreal, Canada
Every Ecksand engagement ring is shaped through a fully vertical process: imagined, engineered, and handcrafted within our integrated Montreal atelier from first sketch to final polish. This disciplined approach is the foundation of our craft, a sense of presence that feels unmistakably Ecksand.
It’s this commitment to true in-house creation that earned Ecksand the Canadian National Hallmark, a rare designation awarded to only 108 companies in its four decades of existence, affirming the authenticity, integrity, and artistry behind every jewel we’ve crafted since 2009.
Meet with a Bridal Expert
Connect with our Client Advisors, in person or online, for a one-on-one session dedicated to refining and personalizing your signature ring.
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Precision is central to every piece of fine jewellery. The way a ring fits determines its comfort, its presence, and how naturally it becomes part of a daily rhythm. When investing in an engagement ring crafted from recycled gold or platinum and set with ethical diamonds, especially one shaped within Ecksand’s Montreal atelier, the fit should feel as considered as the craftsmanship itself.
What clients are saying
Halo Engagement Rings
Romantic, radiant, and timeless, the halo engagement ring remains a favorite for its dramatic brilliance and historical allure. At Ecksand, we elevate this classic style with ethical materials and refined craftsmanship. Each halo diamond ring is handcrafted in our Montreal atelier using recycled gold or sustainable platinum, designed to frame your centre stone in a constellation of light.
Inspired by Art Deco symmetry but made for today, these halo diamond engagement rings enhance the classic diamond ring's size and sparkle while adding architectural intrigue. Whether you prefer a round cut, oval, or cushion diamond, the surrounding halo creates an irresistible glow that feels both modern and opulent.
Explore gold halo diamond engagement rings in yellow, rose, or white gold, as well as vintage-inspired under halos, or hidden halo belts, and pavé diamond accents. Each ring is designed to harmonize with any of our wedding rings, creating a complete set that radiates unity and elegance.
This collection is for those drawn to detail, to the way a halo engagement ring can turn a single stone into something extraordinary. Discover the quiet grandeur of a design that has never gone out of style - and never will.
How to Choose Your Halo: Classic, Hidden, and Double
The halo setting encompasses more than one design philosophy. Each variation frames the centre stone differently, with a distinct effect on presence, proportion, and silhouette. Understanding the differences makes the choice a considered one rather than an aesthetic default.
Classic Halo
A ring of pavé-set accent diamonds encircles the centre stone at the crown level, visible from every angle. The centre diamond is framed, amplified, and given a depth of light it could not generate alone. This is the foundational expression of the style, and the one most closely associated with the halo's Art Deco origins. It works across every diamond shape, in every metal.
Hidden Halo
Accent diamonds are set beneath the centre stone, around the basket of the setting. From above, the ring presents the clarity of a solitaire. From the side, a quiet constellation becomes visible. The hidden halo is for those who prefer detail that reveals itself gradually rather than announcing itself. Ecksand's Hidden Cluster Halo Diamond Engagement Ring and Hidden Diamond Halo Engagement Ring interpret this principle across a range of centre stone shapes.
Double Halo and Elevated Designs
Where the classic halo adds a single ring of light, the double band and elevated halo configurations introduce architectural depth. Additional bands or a raised halo structure create a layered geometry that shifts how the centre stone sits in relation to the hand. Ecksand's Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with Double Band is the clearest expression of this approach in the collection — bold in structure, resolved in execution.
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