At first glance, labradorite is a soft gray. Then you move your wrist, the light shifts, and flashes of blue, green and sometimes gold come alive. That play of color, called labradorescence, is what makes our labradorite bracelets special: deep and changeable, a stone that saves its best side for the person wearing it.
Why wear a labradorite bracelet
Labradorite is the stone of protection and intuition. Wear it on busy days, when you want to stay on course and keep a clear head.
Labradorite: color and care
From smoky gray to peacock blue, the flash changes from one stone to the next, so every bracelet is unique. Wipe it with a soft cloth, keep it away from salt water and perfume, then let it rest overnight in moonlight. See also our labradorite jewelry and our full range of natural stone bracelets.
Our labradorite bracelets
Ten designs. The Protection Shield bracelet and the Light bracelet are pure labradorite, so the blue-green flash has the stage to itself. Celestial Eye pairs it with hematite for a gray-and-blue look with a masculine edge; Three Guardians adds tourmaline and tiger's eye; the braided Daring bracelet mixes it with jasper; and the Boreal Drop wrap bracelet winds several times around the wrist. Beads from 6 to 10 mm, on elastic or braided.
How to spot good labradorite
Labradorite is a feldspar with thin inner layers that diffract light. That's labradorescence: the flash of blue, green, sometimes gold or violet that appears as you tilt a bead and fades as you turn it. A good stone has a gray or gray-green base and bright flashes across much of its surface. Beads with no flash are lower grade; at the top end, Finnish spectrolite shows every color. With a hardness of 6 to 6.5, it's best stored on its own so it doesn't get scratched.
Labradorite for men and women
Few stones are shared so evenly between men's and women's wrists. In 8 or 10 mm beads, with hematite, tourmaline or obsidian, it makes understated, moody men's bracelets. In 6 mm, on its own or with moonstone and kunzite, it looks lighter and brighter. It's the go-to stone for protection and intuition, a favorite of sensitive people and of anyone who works with others all day. Wear it on the left wrist, the receiving side.
Caring for your labradorite
A soft cloth brings back the flash. Keep it away from salt, perfume and long soaks, and take it off before showering or exercise. A quick rinse under lukewarm water is all it needs; afterward, many like to leave it in moonlight overnight, a fitting rest for a stone with that glow. Our stone care guide covers the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Labradorite or moonstone: what's the difference?
Both are feldspars with a play of light. Moonstone is pale and milky with a blue or white sheen; labradorite is gray to dark with brighter blue-green flashes. They look beautiful together, as on our Feminine Softness bracelet.
How do I find my bracelet size?
Measure your wrist with a tape measure, or wrap a piece of string around it and lay it against a ruler, then add about 1 cm for a comfortable fit. Our lengths run from 17 to 23 cm and are listed on each product page. Most designs are on elastic and slip on without a clasp.
Can I wear it in the shower or in bed?
In bed, yes, as long as the elastic isn't too tight. Take it off for the shower, the pool or the bath: long soaks, perfume and lotion dull the stones and wear out the cord. Put your bracelet on last, on dry skin, and it will keep its shine much longer.
Are these real natural stones?
Yes. Every bead is cut from real stone, with its own shades, veins and tiny inclusions. No two bracelets are ever quite the same, and that's the mark of a natural material.
How do shipping and returns work?
Your bracelets ship with full tracking and arrive within 7 to 15 business days. Free shipping on 2+ items, and you have 30 days to change your mind, no questions asked. Every piece comes in a linen pouch with no invoice inside, ready to give.
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