Green Sapphire Stud Earrings in Platinum or 14k Gold | Olive Green | Lab Created

Olive Green Sapphire stud earrings in solid platinum, 14k white, yellow, or rose gold

Your green sapphire 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!

A September birthstone, Sapphires come in more than just blue!

What if you took olivine peridot and attached a turbocharger to it? That's what these rare lab-created sapphires look like. Wait — a created gem can be rare? Absolutely. While common colors of blue sapphire, ruby, emeralds, etc. are mass-produced, the production of lab gems can also be a science of rare reactions, fortuitous events, and experiments. It's not uncommon for production of some colors to be limited or just stop. That's the case with corundum #80, a discontinued olive/peridot green made by a Swiss company named Djeva which is now out of business. We were fortunate enough to acquire a small quantity of cut stones in 5mm and 8mm. The 8mm are being held in our reserve stock to be designed into engagement rings. The 5mm we are releasing as earrings in gold and platinum only.

Pick the perfect jewelry for your unique vibe!

These are a very yellow-leaning shade of green; think olive but with tons of sparkle. Chartreuse. If you're a painter, think of the shade green-gold. The cutting leaves something to be desired; the stones are windowed, meaning they are less reflective and sparkly in the center. These are a Thai "flower cut" and it was done deliberately. We have a limited stock to pair from, so stones may not match as well as you're used to from us, but nobody will notice on your ears!

What are Lab Created gems?

These are no imitation: they're cut from genuine sapphire 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. 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.