Aquamarine Blue Spinel Stud Earrings in Platinum, 14k Gold, or Silver | Stonewashed Denim | Lab Created

Deep aquamarine blue spinel stud earrings in solid platinum, 14k white, yellow, or rose gold, or sterling silver

Your denim blue spinel earrings are made to order with ethically sourced lab created gemstones and recycled, US-refined precious metals, expertly hand-set in our rural Oregon studio. Founded in 1996, we are a woman-owned US microbusiness creating quality fine jewelry that stands the test of time. Stud earrings are ideal self-love gifts to yourself, with brilliant colors to uplift your spirits and infuse your mood with joy. They are a very popular choice for men's earrings. We also love sending these out as gifts for Mother's Day, Christmas, your partner, or bridesmaids!

An August birthstone, spinel is a renowned trickster often mistaken for other gems throughout history.

Spinel has repeatedly been mistaken for ruby in royal crown jewels, and many famous "rubies" turned out to be spinel. The black form of spinel imitates black diamonds. Spinel also grows well in laboratory conditions to imitate certain gemstones, which is how we ended up here, with a blue spinel that beautifully imitates the highest quality aquamarine.

Aquamarine is an odd stone, in that even in its most prized deepest shades, it lacks a certain saturation, seeming to have a perpetually grey undertone. Spinel mimics this as perfectly as it does the pink shades of ruby. These resemble high quality aquamarine; a strong but cool/desaturated blue. Mined aquamarine has gotten scarce and so light in color in recent years that one can barely detect a hint of blue, unless one wants to pay outlandish sums of money.

These are spinel, not aquamarine, but if you're after the look of good aquamarine these are fire. This isn't a vivid blue, it's a stonewashed denim that sometimes looks more saturated in full sunlight. They are perfect for when you want color, but don't want it to clash with other shades — they are a perfect "accessory" blue you could wear all week. There is some slight color variation in these, with some stones a lighter blue and some darker.

Pick the perfect jewelry for your unique vibe!

A stonewashed denim blue — perfect cottagecore jewelry to go with a denim coverall or blue jeans and a floral blouse. This is a color of quiet power and inner strength. If you want an awesome set for multiple piercings, check out the denim blue sapphires we offer. Those are raw denim with a deep darker blue that coordinates perfectly with the stonewashed denim look of these! Together, they can look like stars in the night sky, especially with the addition of a twinkly white!

What are Lab Created gems?

These are no imitation: they're cut from genuine spinel crystals grown in a lab to exactly replicate their formation in the depths of the earth. Lab grown gems provide high-quality gems at a lower cost while avoiding conflict and other ethical issues that sometimes accompany mined stones. Lab created gems are not infinitely available in every possible color forever. And sometimes, colors change or stop being available - which is a good reason to collect these affordable gems when you see something you love for sale. Growers do go out of business or discontinue colors.

Solid Platinum, 14k gold, and silver post earrings: 

Solid recycled precious metal secures your gems using traditional master goldsmithing techniques. We never use glues, cheap lightweight settings, or plated metals. Comfortable and wearable for active lifestyles and those who sleep in their earrings. Nickel free with the exception of 14k white gold.

How to choose a stud earring size:

3mm is a tiny stud earring perfect for cartilage and multiple piercings. 4mm is a dainty stud earring that also works well for cartilage piercings. 5mm is a good minimalist everyday stud earring size. 6mm is large, but still casual. 8mm are statement stud earrings with a bold look. Click through the product photos to see different sizes pictured with a US dime for scale.

What to know about gemstone jewelry:

Gems (yes, even lab created gems!) are individual pieces of nature's art with minor variations in pattern, color, size, and shape. Gem sizes can vary +/- .2mm. Often, large gems are darker than small ones. I do promise you'll be happy with them, and accept exchanges as well as special requests like "Prefer darker green over lighter" which I will do my best to match within my stock. Some gems are fragile and should not go in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.