Understanding This Piece
About Topaz
Topaz occurs in a wide color range — from colorless to imperial orange-pink (the most valuable), as well as blue, yellow, and brown. Most commercial blue topaz is colorless natural topaz that has been irradiated to produce the vivid sky, Swiss, or London blue tones. Topaz scores 8 on Mohs (very durable for daily wear) and is the November birthstone (alongside citrine) and the 4th- and 23rd-anniversary gems.
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 the Split-Shank Setting
A split-shank ring has a band that divides into two (or more) thinner bands as it approaches the center stone — creating a graceful Y-shaped profile and additional surface area for pavé or accent diamonds. The split-shank silhouette visually elongates the finger and frames the center stone with extra sparkle. The construction is more intricate than a solid shank and requires precise alignment in custom designs.