Understanding This Piece
About 18K White Gold
18K white gold contains 75% pure gold alloyed with palladium and silver, plated with rhodium for a bright white finish that approaches platinum's appearance. The higher gold content gives it more substantial weight and feel than 14K, but the metal is softer and shows wear sooner. As with all white gold, the rhodium layer needs periodic reapplication; we provide replating free for life on every 18K white gold piece purchased from our Snellville atelier.
About the Halo Setting
A halo setting frames the center diamond with a ring of small pavé diamonds — typically adding 20–30% to the perceived size of the center stone at typical viewing distance. A 1.0ct halo center reads visually closer to a 1.5ct solitaire. Halos amplify both sparkle and presence on the hand and are particularly popular for oval, cushion, and round center stones. The trade-off is more small stones to maintain — annual prong inspection is recommended (included free with every halo ring purchased at our Atlanta atelier).