This week our new Blue Moon Collection features fabulous pieces that are crafted out of an alluring gem called moonstone. While I was unfamiliar with moonstone before this collection, I simply love it now! Its soft and serene sky blue color is the perfect pastel pop of color for your summer wardrobe.
But beyond its gorgeous appearance, the stone itself is associated with its fair share of mysticism throughout history. This lore is due to the celestial ray of light that moves within its center and changes with every angle. Here are a few fascinating facts and theories about mystical moonstones:
1. That billowy floating blue light that becomes visible when the stone is placed under light is created from an effect called adularescence. While the stone is smooth on the outside, inside it has special layers similar to a crystal that refracts light and scatters it throughout the stone. This creates that mystical ray-of-light look.
2. Ancient mariners called it the “Traveler’s Stone” as it was believed to protect sailors from the perils of the open sea.
3. Moonstone is an alternative birthstone for June Birthdays. Many European countries prefer it over its pearl counterpart.
4. Moonstone was often used as a cure for various medical conditions ranging from preventing epileptic seizures and curing digestive issues to even stopping a nose bleed and ridding headaches.
5. Moonstone is the wedding anniversary stone for those lucky couples celebrating their third year of marriage. In addition, engagement rings from the Victorian age were popularly created from moonstone as they were said to spark romance and calm quarreling lovers.
6. During the Middle Ages, people believed you could see your future just by gazing into the mystical stone. It was also commonly stored under pillows as it would create prophetic dreams for special sleepers.
So whenever you don your new moonstone jewelry, remember it brings you a little more than meets the eye. Beyond giving you some sweet summer style, I hope it brings you much good luck and fortune!
