@Snader - thanks for the suggestions. Couple of things - 1) What do you mean by float? 2) are you suggesting making the belt rings 3 sided instead of four?
Alright, done with the highpoly unless anyone spots something they'd like to point out. My apologies for the height of the floating holes, looks kind of nasty from an angle.
I'm not saying it isn't important or isn't interesting, but viewing it creatively it is very limited. There are not a lot of ideas floating around beyond religious idolatry and pure technique.
Floating planes, decals, animated UV's, flipbook, etc, there are countless ways which all depend on the engine and what are the option available to achieve said effect.
Intervain: You're right. I'm not happy with the halo... I will do it maybe on a floating version... You know... magic around the beauty armor... lol, thanks!