Understanding This Piece
About Onyx
Onyx is a banded variety of chalcedony, most commonly seen in fine jewelry as solid jet-black (often heat-treated to deepen the color). It's been used in jewelry, signet rings, and cameos for thousands of years and remains a staple of men's fine jewelry. Onyx scores 6.5–7 on Mohs (durable for daily wear) and contrasts strikingly against both yellow gold and platinum. Its even, opaque surface makes it ideal for engraving and inlay work.
About 14K White Gold
14K white gold mixes 58.3% pure gold with palladium and silver, then receives a rhodium plating that gives it the bright cool-white finish prized for engagement rings and diamond bands. It looks similar to platinum at roughly half the cost. The rhodium plating wears with daily use and typically needs reapplication every 18–24 months — a service we provide free for life on every white gold piece sold at ATL Luxury Jewelers. Underneath the rhodium, 14K white gold has a faint warm undertone.
About Signet Rings
Signet rings feature a flat or slightly domed top surface — historically engraved with a family crest, monogram, or seal that could be pressed into wax to authenticate documents. The design originated in ancient Mesopotamia and has remained continuously fashionable for over 3,000 years. Modern signet rings are equally popular as personalized engravable rings for men and women, often worn on the pinky finger as a heritage piece passed between generations.