Facts about moonstone jewelry
Moonstone is a mineral found in many parts of the world such as Poland, Australia, Norway and several sites in the East Coast of the USA. To be classified as a moonstone it has to contain potassium, sodium and aluminium. You might have seen a gemstone marketed as ‘rainbow moonstone’ which comes from India, it doesn’t have the mineral structure to be classified a moonstone. The moonstone is a crystal and for that reason is expected to have many healing and talismanic attributes. Furthermore it is the birthstone for anyone born in June and although it will not be a novelty gift idea it will be always appreciated.
A moonstone is usually said to bring good fortune and be a highly effective amulet that safeguards the wearer against misfortune but it is also meant to bring love and is said to improve intuition and to reassure the wearer when nervous. For the reason that moonstone, like the moon, is also linked to femininity, this stone has been said to help with anything from period pains to the the menopause and it is also believed to improve fertility. You do not need to believe in the moonstone meanings and healing properties as it is also a very nice gem to wear in jewelry since it has others exceptional characteristics.
Moonstone may come in a few colors although the most widespread are white or blue nevertheless it will change its color and hues when it is turned. This is how it got its name since it reminded people of the way the moon changes color from phase to phase. It has been found in jewelry for a long time and the most popular stones are those with the most exciting and dramatic changes of colour. Deep blue moonstones can also be more valuable provided they are iridescence too.
If you happen to be buying a moonstone to someone as a gift you will find that this this is a fairly affordable gem. Also silver is very often used which helps maintain your price down. You will find many rings, earrings, bracelets and as it is a birthstone and an amulet there is a wide choice of pendants. Remember that the moonstone isn’t a very hard stone and for that reason can get damaged quite easily especially if the jewelry is not set properly. For that reason always buy your jewelry from a retailer you can trust.
If you look around if you want to you can find moonstone in a number of colors including orange or yellow, a vey important thing when deciding on which moonstone to buy will be the quality of its main property: iridescence or the option to change colorwhen turned around.
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