Watch it change before your eyes. The Victoria Art Deco alexandrite ring centers a faceted oval that reads cool blue-green and teal in daylight, then warms to purple-red and violet under lamplight and candle glow. That living color-shift is the whole point of alexandrite — and in this open, vintage-inspired setting it is genuinely visible on the hand. Set in solid 925 sterling silver with a bright rhodium finish, it is a color-changing engagement or promise ring for anyone who wants something timeless yet quietly extraordinary.
Visible color-shift
Lab-grown alexandrite
Solid 925 sterling silver
Rhodium finish
Art Deco design
Free velvet gift box
The color-shift, up close
Alexandrite is one of the few gemstones that appears to change color depending on the light around it. Step outside into daylight or cool office light and the Victoria’s oval glows blue-green and teal; move indoors under a warm bulb or candlelight and the same stone blooms into purple-red and violet. Because this oval is faceted and held in an open setting, that shift is not a subtle trick — you will catch it doing so throughout an ordinary day. If you want to understand the science behind it, our journal explains exactly how synthetic alexandrite changes colors.
A vintage Art Deco silhouette
The Victoria draws on 1920s Art Deco jewelry — clean geometry, fine detailing and an elegant, architectural feel that frames the center oval without competing with it. It is a design made for someone who loves old-world glamour but wants a stone no one else at the table will be wearing. Explore the wider alexandrite engagement rings collection to see how the color-shift plays across different cuts and settings.
The lab-grown alexandrite
Natural alexandrite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth, which is why fine natural stones can cost more than diamonds. This ring uses lab-grown alexandrite instead: it shares the identical crystal structure, hardness and dramatic color-shift of mined alexandrite, but it is ethically created and far more attainable. You get the same optical magic without the natural-stone price tag. If you are weighing your options, our guide to lab-grown versus natural alexandrite lays out what actually matters.
Cubic zirconia accents
Slender simulated diamond accents flank the center oval, adding a crisp, brilliant flash that makes the alexandrite’s changing color read even more vividly. These cubic zirconia stones are cut for maximum sparkle and pair beautifully with the vintage detailing. Prefer a lab-grown diamond or moissanite upgrade? Message us — most of our designs can be tailored.
Solid sterling silver with a rhodium finish
The Victoria is crafted in solid 925 sterling silver and finished with rhodium, the same precious metal used on fine white-gold jewelry. That rhodium layer gives the band a bright, mirror-white luster and adds a protective shield that helps resist tarnish and everyday scratches, so the silver keeps looking freshly polished. It is the detail that lets a sterling silver ring wear like something far more expensive.
Why alexandrite
Long tied to balance, transformation and good fortune, alexandrite is a fitting emblem for a relationship that grows and changes with the light of everyday life — which is part of why it feels so personal as an engagement or promise ring. It is also the birthstone for June. Curious how it compares to another collector favorite? Our piece on alexandrite versus sapphire is a good read, and you can browse coordinating pieces in our alexandrite jewelry range or shop matched pairs among our alexandrite couples rings.
Specifications
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Center stone Lab-grown alexandrite, oval cut
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Color-shift Blue-green/teal in daylight to purple-red/violet in warm light
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Stone size 7.0 x 5.0 mm, approx. 0.75 ct
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Hardness 8.5 on the Mohs scale
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Accents Cubic zirconia (simulated diamond)
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Metal Solid 925 sterling silver with rhodium finish
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Band width Approx. 1.6 mm
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Design Vintage Art Deco
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Personalization Optional engraving (up to 16 characters)
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Sourcing Ethically sourced, conflict-free, nickel-free and hypoallergenic
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Included Free luxury velvet gift box & lifetime warranty
Sizing & care
Choose your size at checkout. If you are between sizes or unsure, reach out and we will help — and if the fit is not quite right, resizing is available and starts from a modest fee. To keep the color-shift vivid and the rhodium finish bright, remove the ring before showering, swimming or applying lotions and perfume, and store it in the velvet box when it is not being worn. A soft, dry cloth brings back the shine. With gentle care, the Victoria is made to be worn every day.
Frequently asked questions
Does the alexandrite really change color?
Yes. The faceted oval sits in an open setting, so the color-shift is genuinely visible: blue-green and teal in daylight, warming to purple-red and violet under lamplight or candle glow. You will notice it change as you move through the day.
Is the alexandrite genuine?
It is genuine lab-grown alexandrite, with the same crystal structure, hardness and color-shift as mined alexandrite. It is created in a lab rather than pulled from the earth, which makes it ethical and far more attainable.
Why choose lab-grown over natural alexandrite?
Natural alexandrite is exceptionally rare and can cost more than a diamond. Lab-grown alexandrite gives you the identical look and optical magic at a fraction of the price, with an ethical, conflict-free origin.
What are the accent stones?
The accents are cubic zirconia, a simulated diamond cut for crisp, brilliant sparkle. They frame the center oval and make its changing color read even more vividly.
What metal is the ring made from?
Solid 925 sterling silver, finished with rhodium for a bright white luster and extra protection against tarnish and scratches.
What does the rhodium finish do?
Rhodium is the same precious metal used to finish fine white gold. It gives the silver a mirror-bright, white-gold-like shine and adds a protective layer that helps the ring stay looking freshly polished.
Will sterling silver turn my finger green?
No. Genuine 925 sterling silver, especially with a rhodium finish, will not turn your skin green. Green marks come from low-quality or fake metals, never from real sterling silver.
Is it durable enough for everyday wear?
Yes. Alexandrite sits around 8.5 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the harder gemstones and well suited to daily wear. Avoid hard knocks and remove the ring for rough activities to keep it pristine.
Is alexandrite a June birthstone?
Yes. Alexandrite is one of the birthstones for June, which makes this ring an especially meaningful gift for a June birthday, an anniversary or a promise.
Can it be engraved?
Yes. You can add a personal engraving of up to 16 characters at checkout — a date, initials or a short message. Engraved pieces are final sale, so please double-check spelling.
What size should I order?
Select your ring size at checkout. If you are unsure or between sizes, contact us for guidance. Resizing is available and starts from a modest fee.
Are the stones ethically sourced?
Yes. Our alexandrite is lab-grown and all stones are ethically sourced and conflict-free, so you can wear the ring with complete peace of mind.
Does it arrive gift-ready?
Every order ships in a free luxury velvet gift box and is backed by our lifetime warranty — ready for a proposal or to give as a keepsake.
Can I see other alexandrite designs?
Of course. Explore the full alexandrite engagement rings collection and our matching alexandrite wedding bands to build a set that shifts color together.
