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Lab-grown alexandrite earrings offer something unusual: gemstones whose apparent colour can shift with the light. Discover alexandrite studs and delicate decorative settings in platinum and gold, where greenish or bluish tones may appear warmer indoors. Each pair brings an individual colour character, with the gemstone's cut and the chosen metal framing this fascinating effect.
Choosing Lab Grown Alexandrite Earrings
Alexandrite earrings have an unusual appeal because the gemstone can look different under different types of light. A stone that appears greenish in daylight may take on more purplish tones indoors, though the degree of change depends on the individual gemstone.
Look at the pair in different lighting
Ask to compare images taken in daylight and warm indoor light rather than relying on one studio photograph. For stud earrings, check that the two stones are well matched in their apparent colour and dimensions. A halo can provide a bright frame around a darker centre; a simpler setting allows the changing colour to lead.
Consider the size of the stud and its fastening, particularly if the earrings are intended for regular wear. Yellow gold creates a warm contrast; white gold and platinum give the gems a cooler backdrop. For another distinctive coloured centre, browse our lab grown pink sapphire earrings.
2026 Award Nominations
Award Winning Jeweller
We’re proud to be recognised consistently by the UK jewellery industry’s leading awards programmes. In 2026, Lily Arkwright has been shortlisted for Branded Boutique of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards and Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards, reflecting our continued commitment to exceptional customer service, product innovation, and ethical craftsmanship.
These latest nominations build on previous industry recognition, including being shortlisted for Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the 2025 UK Jewellery Awards and Independent Retailer of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2025. We were also finalists for Retail Team of the Year at both the Retail Jeweller Awards and Professional Jeweller Awards in 2024, recognising the passion, expertise, and dedication of our team.
We’re honoured to be recognised for helping thousands of couples find the perfect engagement rings and wedding rings, with a strong focus on choice, transparency, and personalisation. As an award-winning jeweller, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service, exceptional craftsmanship, and responsibly sourced lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and natural diamonds, ensuring every customer can find a ring that perfectly reflects their love story.
We are passionate about supporting good causes that make the world a better place
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Supporting Unicef
This year marks Lily Arkwright's 5th year of supporting Unicef during Black Friday building upon our successful 2019 Unicef Halloween Ball partne...
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