Cut by Ben Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Ring in 18K

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.

Creating 18K white gold is jeweler’s alchemy. To make luxurious 18K white gold, 75% pure golden yellow gold is alloyed with 25% white metals, usually silver, zinc, or palladium. These metals also increase its durability and hardness. To get that bright white shine, most 18K white gold jewelry is 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.