Mandarin Garnet Necklace in 14K

With its bright juicy color, mandarin garnet is a glowing orange variety of spessartite garnet. First discovered in remote Namibia in 1991, mandarin garnet has a clear bright hue without any brown, much more saturated in hue than more common garnet shades. The unusual color, which has been compared to Fanta soda, is due to manganese, which also gives it more brilliance and a higher refractive index than other types of garnet. Wearing the cheerful orange of mandarin garnet will brighten every day.

With a warm sunny glow, 14k gold is the standard for fine jewelry, valued in every culture for its beauty as well as its long history as a store of wealth and a symbol of success. Gold doesn’t tarnish, rust or corrode. Pure 24K gold is alloyed with other metals, including silver, copper and zinc, to make it more durable. 14K yellow gold, 58.5% gold, is the most popular alloy in the United States because it holds gems securely and resists wear and scratching. Your gold jewelry will shine for generations.

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.