Moonstone and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold

The ancient Romans theorized that moonstone, with its unearthly shimmer, was formed from frozen moonlight. This beautiful gem, once worn as a love charm, does shine like the full moon in summer. The glow that makes moonstone so special, which is called schiller or adularescence, is caused by the intergrowth of two different types of feldspar. The ethereal shimmer moves across the surface of the gem as you tilt it in a mesmerizing way. Moonstone is a birthstone for June.

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.