Moonstones are one of June’s birthstones. The other two are pearl, and alexandrite. The moonstone gets its name from the way it changes, just like the moonlight on water. Pliny, in ancient Rome, thought it actually did change with the phases of the moon and it was thought to bring health, wisdom, and victory. In India it is considered a sacred stone and cherished as home for a spirit who will bring good luck.
14k Yellow Gold Large Moonstone Gemstone Cocktail Ring
The gleams of light reflecting in the moonstone’s depths come from rare geologic occurrences of large clean mineral grains in a family of silicate minerals called feldspars. That’s a prosaic explanation for a gem of such beauty. It has the pearly glow of the moon with hints of blues, some have a green, peach, champagne, or yellow tint. When it is moved, the silvery gleams in its translucence dance.
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Asians call it ‘no tears’ because when the moon is shining there is no rain. It’s believed to bring passion to lovers, and when placed in the mouth during a full moon can give lovers the power to read the future. Some feel that the dance of the light in its depths has the power to hypnotize. Sometimes the light shows as a star, in other stones it looks like a cat’s eye.
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The gift of moonstone jewelry can bring good luck and is a sign of friendship for many. For others, it is a symbol of love. Birthstone jewelry, custom designed for the occasion, has a particular value because it is unique. There are many choices available in a wide range of styles and price points, and while larger moonstones are very valuable, even the smallest hold the same allure. The romance of the moon’s beauty can be captured in this gift.
