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Methixsks t1_j68ipoi wrote

Not really an answer to the brief, but you could always look into lab created products that have mixed colors. They're usually either nanosital (a fancy artificial glass that has properties like quartz) or artificial corundum.

Here's one of each:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1232825635/bi-color-nanosital-synthetic-lab-created?click_key=6909ed3bc63bb88ea777de4127479b612501652a%3A1232825635&click_sum=822e951a&ref=shop_home_active_31&sts=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1043423445/bluepink-bi-color-lab-created-corundum?click_key=bc6eb37252990424573afbc428cefc558e201562%3A1043423445&click_sum=b36ec25e&ref=shop_home_active_35&frs=1&sca=1&sts=1

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bluemooncalhoun t1_j68vfb8 wrote

This is the answer. You can get corundum (sapphire/ruby) in pretty much any colour you want in a lab for fairly cheap, and it is among the most durable gemstones so is great for bands.

It would likely be pretty impractical to get a solid band of crystal with a good looking gradient, though it could be done. The main issue would be the durability of a solid band without it being incredibly thick. The nicest option would likely be an eternity band made out of individual stones that are each a slightly different colour, which will give a gradient effect.

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syds t1_j6ac5ce wrote

ETSY is the answer? oh boy 2023 gonna get weird

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