Everything a celebrity does these days is followed in the tabloids, on Twitter, or on TMZ. We all know that most of what celebrites do is planned by “their people” and intended for the world to see. Whether it’s the Olson twins lunching on salads and iced teas at The Ivy or Lindsey Lohan hailing a cab in Manahattan, they are usually dressed up and made up, expecting the paparazzi to be ready and waiting for the “money” shots. One of the few things in life that is private and personal, even for a wealthy and famous movie star, model or musician, is the marriage proposal. Many celebs have been rumoured to be at Harry Winston or Neil Lane looking at diamonds and halo engagement ring.

For the couple who desires a larger look but with limited funds, a halo diamond ring is sthe perfect option. The “halo” is a circle of micro-pave diamonds that surround the center stone, visually expanding the bling of a stone by as much as a 1/2 carat. (I have a lovely Ritani engagement ring with a 3/4 carat cushion cut center diamond, but the halo of micro-pave round diamonds that surround it lead people to believe it is a one carat.)

Heidi Klum’s canary yellow oval-shaped diamond from her ultra-romantic singer/husband, Seal. Jennifer Garner’s vintage cushion-cut diamond engagement ring from fellow actor Ben Affleck. Former first daughter Jenna Bush who said “I do” to a three stone ring with a round diamond in the center and two sapphires on each side. Beyonce’s ring from mogul Jay-Z: a massive emerald-shape diamond set in a split-shank of platinum. Even celebrities with unlimited budgets and sometimes outlandish fashion choices go for the traditional when it comes to their engagement rings. After all, they’re making a commitment for a lifetime and just like the rest of us, they want to select and wear a halo setting engagement ring they’ll love and cherish forever.