Kunzite and Diamond Ladies Ring in 18K

With an unusual icy pink to lilac hue, kunzite has a delicate floral beauty. This pastel pink gem was first discovered in the United States early in the 20th century in Connecticut and California. Even its name has American roots: this gem variety of the mineral spodumene is named in tribute to George Kunz, the legendary gem scholar, gemologist, and gem buyer for Tiffany & Co. The largest faceted kunzite is American too: an 880 Carat specimen on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. Found around the globe today, the fresh beauty of kunzite is something that everyone in the world can appreciate.

Creating 18K white gold is jeweler’s alchemy. To make luxurious 18K white gold, 75% pure golden yellow gold is alloyed with 25% white metals, usually silver, zinc, or palladium. These metals also increase its durability and hardness. To get that bright white shine, most 18K white gold jewelry is plated with rhodium, a platinum group metal.