{"product_id":"blue-zircon-birthstone-stud-earrings-in-14k-gold","title":"December Birthstone Stud Earrings · Blue Zircon in 14K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of 14K solid gold studs set with December's modern birthstone, natural blue zircon, the brilliant gemstone often mistaken for aquamarine or sapphire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14K solid gold (Yellow, White, or Rose).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural blue zircon, 4mm round, two matching stones, 4-prong setting on each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightweight solitaire stud, sold as a pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e friction back included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e in the USA, made to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZircon (not to be confused with cubic zirconia, which is a different synthetic material) is one of the oldest minerals on earth, with the oldest dated crystals 4.4 billion years old. As December's modern birthstone, it is long associated with constancy and reflective light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZircon is zirconium silicate, a naturally occurring gemstone unrelated to lab-grown cubic zirconia. Its high refractive index (1.93, exceeded only by diamond among popular gemstones) gives it extraordinary brilliance and fire. The blue color comes from a thermal treatment practiced for over a century in Cambodia. Curated by a certified gemologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue zircon is durable for everyday wear but is more brittle than its hardness suggests. Remove before strenuous activity or impact. Clean with a soft cloth and warm water. Do not use ultrasonic or steam cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs blue zircon the same as cubic zirconia?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Zircon is a natural mineral (zirconium silicate). Cubic zirconia is a synthetic material (zirconium dioxide). They are chemically and structurally different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these match the Blue Zircon Birthstone Necklace?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Same natural blue zircon, same 4mm round stone, same 4-prong setting, same 14K gold options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuAlchemy","offers":[{"title":"14K Yellow Gold","offer_id":51541738455338,"sku":"1874:70129:P","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold","offer_id":51541738488106,"sku":"1874:70128:P","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Rose Gold","offer_id":51541738520874,"sku":"1874:70258:P","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/7641\/1434\/files\/30005969_0cbd33ee-32d7-4e7e-a4f0-f2a7d94d51d2.jpg?v=1778814227","url":"https:\/\/aualchemy.com\/products\/blue-zircon-birthstone-stud-earrings-in-14k-gold","provider":"AuAlchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}