⟢ Ring Material: Solid Platinum/18k rose gold, white gold, yellow gold, or black gold ⟢ Center Stone: Firework Cut Lab Alexandrite, in pear shape ⟢ Center Stone Size: 6x8mm ⟢ Side Stone: Colorless Moissanite/Diamond, about 0.2ct ⟢ Bandwidth: 1.6mm
what is Alexandrite
About Alexandrite
Alexandrite is one of the rarest and most coveted gemstones in the world, famous for its extraordinary color-change: it appears green or blue-green in natural daylight, and shifts to red or purplish-red under incandescent or candlelight. This optical phenomenon — caused by how the stone absorbs light — earned alexandrite the nickname 'emerald by day, ruby by night.' First discovered in Russia's Ural Mountains in the 1830s, fine alexandrite remains extremely rare and is one of the most valuable gems per carat.
Stone properties: Believed to inspire intuition and balance, reminding the wearer that transformation is not loss — it is becoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does alexandrite change color?
Alexandrite contains chromium, which causes it to absorb certain wavelengths of light differently depending on the light source. In daylight (blue-dominant), it appears green; under incandescent light (red-dominant), it appears red or purple.
Is lab alexandrite the same as natural?
Lab alexandrite has the identical chemical composition and color-change properties as natural alexandrite. The difference is origin — one is mined, one is grown. Lab stones are significantly more affordable while offering the same visual effect.
Is lab alexandrite durable for everyday wear?
Alexandrite rates 8.5 on the Mohs hardness scale — excellent for everyday wear. It's one of the more durable colored gemstones available.
Will the color change look different on different people?
The color change is consistent between stones of similar quality, but the intensity can vary. Higher-quality alexandrite shows a more dramatic shift. Lighting conditions — daylight vs. indoor light — make the biggest difference.
Is alexandrite suitable as an engagement ring stone?
Absolutely. Its hardness, rarity, and striking color change make it a meaningful and durable choice for an engagement ring, especially for someone who wants something genuinely unique.
Size Chart
Everything you need to know what your ring size
Shipping & Returns
Every piece of jewelry will be shipped within 2-4 weeks including a beautiful gift box after cleared
payment is received. It normally takes 1-6 days for delivery after shipment. Please contact us
(support@starlandus.com) if you would like to return or cancel your order. Read our full returns
policy on our
Returns & Exchanges
page.
Warranty
EVERY PURCHASE MADE AT STARLANDUS INCLUDES 2-YEAR WARRANTY
We stand behind the quality and craftsmanship of our jewelry.
Our warranty includes: All repairs and resizing (No less or more than 1 size) within 90 days of
purchase. Correcting any manufacturing defects.
More: https://starlandus.com/pages/warranty
About StarlandUS Boutqiue
In StarlandUS Boutique, we make every ring our mission and each ring will be made with love and care
it deserves. Here we -
• Handpick Every Stone - Only the best ones make the cut;
• Use Better Gold - Thick & Solid 18K Gold\/Platinum real gold are used;
• Craft Delicately to Every Detail - Every ring will be perfected and modified to
the extreme;
• Are Responsible for Every Ring We Make -Each purchase will come
with a 2-year warranty.
I received my custom ring last week. It is absolutely beautiful and it seriously exceeded our expectations! I love it so much. It's perfect. I love the detail and the passion you put into your work. You and your team did a wonderful job. We are eternally grateful.
Absolute work of art! I couldn't be more happy with the finished product, the quality is better than I could've imagined and my (now) finance is ecstatic with her ring, it truly says "a love that's out of this world". Jimmy was fantastic and incredibly patient with my many requests and alterations to the design, communication was very fast and clear, I can't thank you enough. If you're looking for an engagement ring that's unique you've found the right place. Thankyou all again, I appreciate everyone at Starland for making one of the most important events of my life absolutely magical.
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Crescent Moon | Coffin Cut Lab Alexandrite Art-Deco Engagement Ring Set 3pcs Kelsey Langelier
Stunningly beautiful!
My ring just arrived and it is a dream!! The process was very easy, and it arrived less than 4 weeks from order. I can't wait to show it off and will happily recommend Starlandus to everyone!
Ring matched the description perfectly. Excellent customer service and everything was handled quickly. It even arrived earlier than expected. Definitely 10/10 and would recommend for sure.
She's in love with it. The detail is flawless and it arrived earlier than I expected.
If you like to upgrade the center stone to a natural one, or if you simply like to choose stones that weren’t
listed, please contactsupport@starlandus.com