Ben Kho 1.50ct Cushion-Cut AAA Tanzanite & Solid 14K Rose Gold Ring W/0.30ctw SI1-SI2/G-H Diamond Accents - This beautiful ring is made of solid 14k rose gold, and was made by the celebrated gemstone lapidary, Ben Kho. Ben Kho is considered one of the most talented gemstone lapidaries in the world. Kho got his love of gems while mining rubies and sapphires in Cambodia as a teenager, when he fell in love with the art of transforming amorphous pieces of rough into brilliant, valuable gems. He started his gemstone and jewelry business in 1988, and his pieces have since been featured in dozens of jewelry magazines and industry publications. He is often commissioned to create one-of-a-kind pieces, and his talent has been recognized by the American Gem Trade Association, and he has received 25 prestigious Spectrum Cutting Edge Awards. The ring boasts a stunning, 1.50ct cushion-cut AAA tanzanite, and is finished with approx. 0.30ctw genuine SI1-SI2/G-H round-cut diamond accents. This piece has excellent investment potential, as tanzanite is becoming increasingly sought after by collectors, as it is rarer than a diamond and only found in one place on earth. Tanzanite continues to rise in value due to its rarity and its beautiful, rich violet-blue color. Tanzanite is pleochroic, showing three different colors when viewed from different directions, and creating beautiful dimension. This tanzanite is truly near flawless, and is an intense violet-blue color, one of the most sought after colors you can find in today's market. The inside of the band is signed "B. Kho". Ring size: 5.5 (WEIGHT: 3.2 grams)