Citrine Pendant in 14K

Citrine, the yellow variety of transparent quartz related to amethyst, is named after the French citron, or lemon. In ancient times, citrine was said to have the power to ward off snakebites. Even more powerfully, the ancients believed November’s birthstone also protected against the venom of evil words and thoughts. Shining with a golden glow, citrine jewelry feels like wearing sunlight. Citrine is the gem of the 13th anniversary.

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.