Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Pendant in 18K YELLOW GOLD

Rhodolite garnet, with its lovely purplish pink color got its name in 1898 when these rhododendron-color garnets were discovered in North Carolina. Like rhododendron, the name comes from the Greek word rhodon, which means “rose colored.” A unique blend of pyrope and almandine garnets with a rosy blossom shade, rhodolite is sometimes overlooked by people who think of garnet only as small dark red gems. Like other shades of garnet, this brilliant deep pink gem is the birthstone for January.

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.

Ben Kho is one of the most talented gemstone cutters in the world. By carefully positioning each facet, he sculpts light into brilliance. After mining rubies and sapphires in Cambodia as a teenager, he fell in love with the fascinating process of transforming rough into sparkling gems. Collectors from around the world commission Ben to create one-of-a-kind treasures. He has received 25 prestigious Cutting Edge Awards from the American Gem Trade Association. Wear Ben Kho jewelry for a cut above.