Brincos de Pedra de Nascimento de Junho (Alexandrite)

The alexandrite-colored cubic zirconia shifts between a soft violet and a cool blue depending on the angle, which makes them feel more expensive than the price suggests. I've worn them every day since they arrived and they haven't tarnished or irritated my ears once.

I was a little worried the alexandrite color would look too dark in person, but it catches the light in this really pretty violet-teal shift that makes it perfect for daily wear. The setting is compact enough that I forget I'm even wearing them, yet they still feel substantial.

The sparkle on these is unreal for the price—the alexandrite-colored stone shifts from soft purple to greenish-blue depending on the light in my office. They're lightweight enough that I forget I'm wearing them, but they still catch compliments at brunch. Exactly the kind of everyday glam I was hopi