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About Lab-Grown Diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds are chemically and optically identical to mined diamonds — same carbon crystal structure, same hardness (10 on Mohs), same fire and brilliance. They're produced in controlled environments using either HPHT (high pressure, high temperature) or CVD (chemical vapor deposition) over several weeks. The visible difference is price: lab-grown diamonds typically cost 30–70% less than mined diamonds of equivalent grade, allowing buyers to step up significantly in size, color, or clarity at the same budget. Every lab-grown diamond at ATL Luxury Jewelers is laser-inscribed and certified by IGI or GCAL.
About 14K Yellow Gold
14K yellow gold is 58.3% pure gold blended with copper and silver — the most popular fine-jewelry karat in the US for good reason. It delivers a rich, recognizably warm yellow tone while remaining hard enough for daily wear, holding diamonds and gemstones securely without wearing thin. 14K resizes cleanly and refinishes easily, and it carries strong heirloom value. For most clients balancing color depth, durability, and price, 14K yellow is the right answer.
About the Solitaire Setting
The solitaire is the most enduring engagement-ring silhouette — a single center diamond held by 4 or 6 prongs on a clean band, with no side stones to compete for attention. The classic six-prong 'Tiffany Setting' was introduced in 1886 and remains the reference design for solitaires today. A solitaire puts 100% of the visual focus on the center stone's cut, color, and clarity, which makes diamond quality particularly important. Solitaires pair cleanly with any wedding band style and are the most resizing-friendly setting category.