Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold

The gem of the heavens, sapphire is the most beautiful blue gem. The ancient Persians believed reflections from a giant sapphire color the sky blue. But sapphire is more than just blue. Sapphires come in a whole rainbow of inspiring colors: including the rose pink of dawn, sunset orange, and sunny yellow. The ancient Greeks believed that wearing sapphire gives you wisdom. September’s birthstone has long symbolized truth, faithfulness, and the soul. Sapphire is the gem of the 5th and 45th anniversaries.

14K white gold is the most popular white precious jewelry metal. Its pale glow is the perfect setting for cool-toned gems. Since gold is naturally golden yellow in color, to make 14K white gold, 58.5% gold is alloyed with white metals, usually silver, zinc, palladium, or nickel. These metals also improve the hardness, durability, and affordability of white gold jewelry, since pure gold scratches fairly easily. To get that bright shine, most white gold jewelry is also 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 26 prestigious Cutting Edge Awards from the American Gem Trade Association. Wear Ben Kho jewelry for a cut above.