- AAA-Quality Lab-Grown Alexandrite — 5mm round faceted gems with a color shift from teal in daylight to violet by lamplight
- 14K Solid Yellow Gold — Stamped 14K for purity verification, naturally hypoallergenic and built to endure as a lifetime keepsake
- June Birthstone — Modern birthstone for June and a meaningful birthday gift
- 55th Wedding Anniversary Gemstone — A cherished keepsake marking 55 years of marriage
- Comfort & Security — Secure four-prong setting with push-back closure; alexandrite (Mohs hardness 8.5) is suitable for everyday wear
Lab-grown alexandrite is created in a laboratory rather than naturally formed, but it shares the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and signature color-change as mined alexandrite. The practical difference is rarity: fine natural alexandrite is among the world's rarest gemstones, so the lab-grown gemstone offers the same effect at a far more accessible price.
Alexandrite reads blue-green teal in daylight or fluorescent light and turns violet-purple under warm, incandescent light such as a lamp or candlelight. The shift comes from within the crystal itself, an enduring optical property that remains vivid for the life of the gemstone.
Yes, these studs are well suited to daily wear. Alexandrite ranks 8.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, comparable to other fine-jewelry gemstones, and the four prongs grip the gemstone securely. With the gentle handling described in the care instructions, they are made to be worn and enjoyed for years.
Yes — these accents are lab-created, as all gem-quality moissanite is. A brilliant gemstone in its own right, moissanite adds a discreet sparkle around the central alexandrite, complementing the design while letting the alexandrite's color-change remain the focus.