Oval Cut Alexandrite Engagement Ring in Sterling Silver

One stone, two moods. The oval at the center of this color-changing alexandrite engagement ring glows teal and green in daylight, then slips into violet and purple-red under indoor and candlelight — a genuine color-shift you can watch happen on your hand. Flanked by two pear-cut side stones and set high in 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish, the faceted alexandrite is open to the light, so the change is always on display rather than hidden away.

A three-stone silhouette

An oval center with two pear-shaped side stones is one of the most romantic layouts in jewelry — the trio is often read as past, present and future. Here the pears angle inward like petals, guiding the eye to the alexandrite and lending the ring a luminous, elongating line on the finger. It is a classic setting given an unexpected heart, and it sits right at home among our alexandrite engagement rings. Love the color and want it beyond a ring? Our alexandrite necklaces carry the same shift-in-the-light magic.

The color-shift explained

Alexandrite changes color because trace chromium in the crystal absorbs yellow-orange light. Under blue-rich daylight or fluorescent light the oval reads teal and green; under red-rich incandescent bulbs or candlelight the very same stone reads violet and purple-red. This is a faceted, open-set center — not crushed stone under resin — so the shift is visible in real time as you move from room to daylight to evening. To see how faithfully a created stone reproduces the effect, read our journal on whether synthetic alexandrite changes color.

The lab-created alexandrite center

The 7 x 9 mm oval (approximately 1.9 ct) is lab-created alexandrite — the same chromium-traced chrysoberyl as mined alexandrite, matching it in composition, hardness and color-changing optics, grown in a lab instead of the earth. Because natural alexandrite of this size is among the rarest and most expensive gems in existence, a lab-created center is what puts a bold color-changer within reach. Our guide to lab-grown vs natural alexandrite spells out exactly what shoppers should know.

Simulated diamond accents

Beyond the pear alexandrite sides, the design is lifted with simulated diamond (CZ) accents that throw a crisp, bright sparkle around the center — a clean, brilliant flash that makes the alexandrite’s shifting color read even more vividly. It is an accessible way to add classic engagement-ring shimmer, and it pairs effortlessly with the color-change at the center. Prefer moissanite or natural-diamond accents instead? Just reach out.

Solid sterling silver with a rhodium finish

The ring is crafted in solid 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish — the same white metal used on fine white gold. The finish gives a bright, mirror-white luster and a protective shield that helps resist tarnish and everyday scratches, so the silver keeps looking freshly polished. Its cool white tone is also the ideal neutral setting for alexandrite, letting both the teal and the violet read at full strength.

What alexandrite symbolizes

A stone that transforms with the light is a graceful emblem for love that adapts and deepens over time — long associated with transformation, balance and new perspective. As one of the three traditional June birthstones, it also makes a heartfelt June birthday gift. Deciding between this and another blue-violet classic? Our comparison of alexandrite vs sapphire explains why the color-change gives alexandrite its one-of-a-kind character.

Specifications

Sizing & care

This ring runs true to size — choose yours at checkout, and if you’re between sizes or unsure, contact us for guidance. Resizing is available and starts from a modest fee. To keep the color-shift vivid and the rhodium bright, remove the ring before showering, swimming or applying lotions, store it in its velvet box, and buff gently with a soft dry cloth. At 8.5–9 Mohs the alexandrite is tough enough for confident everyday wear.