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Are halo engagement rings high maintenance?

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More than a solitaire, but not by much. A halo has 30 to 50 small accent diamonds set close together, and the gaps trap soap and hand cream, so the ring dulls quickly without weekly cleaning. The fix is one minute with a soft toothbrush, warm water and a drop of dish soap, then a free check and clean with your jeweller every 6 to 12 months so any loose prongs get caught early.

Two habits that wear it out faster

Sleeping in the ring drags the small accent prongs against fabric and slowly loosens stones. Gardening or cleaning without taking the ring off lets grit work into the gaps. Both shorten the life of the pavé even if the rest of the ring stays in good shape.

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