Imperial Topaz and Ruby Chandelier Earrings in 14K White Gold

The golden glow of late afternoon, the reddish orange of sunset, and the sherry and salmon pink of dawn's first light, imperial topaz displays all the warm tones of the sun. The ancient Egyptians said that topaz was colored by the mighty sun god Ra, giving this brilliant gem the power to protect the faithful against harm. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, who also is the god of the sun. Like sun piercing through the clouds, legend says that November’s birthstone has the power to dispel enchantment.

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.