1.04ct Lab Created Alexandrite - Round

• Lab created alexandrite offers the colour-change appeal of alexandrite with a more accessible and consistent supply than natural material.
• It can shift colour under different lighting, giving jewellery a dynamic and unusual character.
• As a lab-created chrysoberyl, it has the same mineral family durability expected of alexandrite, with a Mohs hardness of 8.5.
• It can be a good option for clients who love colour change but prefer a larger, cleaner or more affordable stone than natural alexandrite.
• We still assess lab created alexandrite for colour behaviour, cut, size and setting suitability.

What is lab created alexandrite?

Lab created alexandrite is grown in a controlled environment to have the same or closely comparable mineral properties and colour-change appeal as alexandrite, depending on the material.

Is lab created alexandrite the same as natural alexandrite?

It is not natural, because it is grown in a laboratory rather than formed in the earth. It can still offer the colour-change effect and durability that make alexandrite appealing.

Is lab created alexandrite suitable for an engagement ring?

It can be suitable for engagement rings when set thoughtfully. With a Mohs hardness of 8.5, it is more durable than many coloured gemstones, though still below sapphire, ruby and diamond.

Why choose lab created alexandrite?

It suits clients who want colour change, clarity and size possibilities without the rarity and price constraints of fine natural alexandrite.

Lab created alexandrite sourcing is about transparency, quality and matching the material to the design.

We distinguish clearly between natural and lab-created material so clients understand what they are choosing.

The colour-change effect, cut quality and size should still be assessed carefully, even when the stone is lab created.

For custom jewellery, lab created alexandrite can offer a dramatic and practical colour-change option when chosen and set thoughtfully.