Teal Stud Earrings in Platinum, 14k Gold, or Silver | "Paraiba Tourmaline" Turquoise YAG Earrings | Lab Created

Paraiba teal stud earrings in solid platinum, 14k white, yellow, or rose gold, or sterling silver

Your teal turquoise YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) stud earrings the color of Paraiba tourmaline 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!

BOUNCE BOUNCE BOUNCE.... Presenting THE most exciting earrings I offer. 

These lab-created Yttrium Aluminum Garnets are exactly the color of the most perfect specimens of one of the rarest, most expensive and in-demand gems around: Paraiba Teal Tourmaline. It's only the most perfectly balanced tropical water teal color you could possibly ask for and incredibly rare in the gem world. What else? Just that they're perfectly brilliant with tons of sparkle and pop on your ears; the best blend of saturated color and sparkle ever. Not to stop here... these are PERFECTLY cut for high-key sparkle. Lab created for scientific applications, these are cut from laser rods: created for science, adapted to beauty! I'm giddy to offer these, and at a price that's broadly affordable no less. GO GET 'EM!

Vibrant Caribbean water teal blue-green color, consistent across pairs. The color is lightest in the smallest sizes and becomes deeper and more saturated in larger sizes, ; think shallower vs. deeper water. However this effect isn't as marked as in for example some garnets or sapphires. These are an almost perfectly balanced teal color; if you want to have them lean slightly greener, opt for yellow gold. To pull out the turquoise blue more, go for a white metal (white gold, platinum, or silver).

Pick the perfect jewelry for your unique vibe!

Alllll the mermaidcore, tropical, summer, southwest, peacock, vacation, vaporwave vibes. I have eight piercings, ostensibly so that I can wear a rainbow of gorgeous gems, and yet I find myself practically living in these. They are bright and punchy but somehow go with absolutely everything. Yes, I am picking favorites. RIGHT OVER HERE.

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.