Curated Ear Stack, Set of 3 stud earrings: Two 3mm and one 4mm lab grown purple sapphires in mixed purples

A little purple galaxy for your ears! Expertly handmade to order in your choice of solid platinum, 14k white gold, 14k rose gold, 14k yellow gold, or sterling silver. These are standard gemstone stud earrings with friction backs, most commonly worn in the lobes of the ears; however they can be worn in healed cartilage piercings as space allows. Typically the smaller (3-4mm) studs are going to be most practical for cartilage piercings. Your brilliant new ear stack will be made to order with ethically sourced lab created gemstones and recycled, US-refined precious metals, expertly hand-set in our rural Oregon studio.

This stack is designed for a curated ear or mismatched earrings. You are purchasing one set of three earrings total, to adorn one ear with this brilliantly twinkling gemstone stud earring stack. Want both ears to match? Easy, just add two sets to your cart!

These stacks have shade variation from set to set as I put them together from a batch of mixed color stones. They will range from blue-ish purple ("blurple") to more of an amethyst purple with pinker undertones. They are all fairly deep/rich colors and really remind me of a galaxy. If you have lots of piercings, pairing these with some white and blue gems would make for a perfect starscape. 

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. 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.

How to choose your earring size:

Most of our cabs are offered in 4mm and/or 6mm sizes. 4mm is a dainty earring, while 6mm is more noticeable but still not "large". 4mm & 6mm cabs look smaller than their faceted counterparts, so size up if in doubt. Scroll through the images for the best size references!

Gift-Ready:

Our jewelry is the perfect gift for Mother's Day, Christmas, anniversaries, new moms, or any special occasion! Every piece is elegantly gift boxed and adorned with a ribbon, making it easy for you to delight your loved ones or treat yourself to the joy you deserve. Looking for bridal or bridesmaid gifts? Hit us up for matching sets and custom ribbon color options.

About Distinction Jewelry:

Established in 2006, Distinction Jewelry is a woman-owned fine jewelry micro-business dedicated to lasting quality and clean luxury. By purchasing from us, you directly support real people rather than a large corporation with outsourced labor and ruthless cost-cutting. Your purchases allow us to support ourselves by doing what we love, and we are eternally grateful to you! Think of fine jewelry as the antithesis of fast fashion: Our jewelry is crafted to endure for decades or even generations with proper treatment. Our gemstones are ethically sourced with meticulous care and expertise, and we offer a range of affordable, sustainable lab-grown gems. Our reclaimed precious metals are refined to match the quality and purity of newly mined metals, without the environmental and human impact of destructive mining practices.

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.