Gemstone Information - Moon Stone

Moonstone is one of the many varieties of feldspar ( adular ). The feldspars are a group of calcium, sodium or potassium aluminum silicate minerals. The well known varieties include labradorite, amazonite, and moonstone.

Moonstone color ranges from colorless, yellow, to pale sheen white or blue. While some moonstone have clear and transparent look, the milky-white variety have blue or white sheen ( schiller) similar to moonshine, the so-call adularescence. Moonstone are usually cut in cabochons to shows their beautiful and attractive effects and soft subtle colors.

The most important deposits are found in Sri Lanka, Burma, Brazil, India, and the U.S.

Moonstone is considered as the most powerful fertility crystals. It supports women's connection to the Goddess and the moon, soothes and heals the emotions and mind. Moonstone is also a good luck stone, especially for lovers. From Southeast Asia to Europe, the moonstone is associated with love and was worn to attract a lover. It prevents young child from night terrors, protect travelers at night and on the sea, and advances women's wisdom.

PMA-12
Sterling silver pendant with assorted design moon stone

SNA-13
Sterling silver ring with moon stone

Moonstone and 925 sterling silver pendant handmade jewelry

Moon stone and 925 sterling silver rings handcrafted in Bangkok, Thailand, the silver city of South-east Asia

Gemstones Information

Amber

Amethyst

Aquamarine

Bloodstone

Carnelian

Cat's Eye

Clear Quartz

Citrine

Diamond

Garnet

Hematite

Holey Stone

Jade

Jet

Labradorite

Lepidotile

Malachite

Mother of Pearl

Moonstone

Onyx

Opal

Peridot

Rose Quartz

Ruby

Sapphire

Sodalite

Sperne

Sunstone

Tiger's Eye

Topaz

Turquoise

Zircon

Birthstone Information

January Birthstone - Garnet

February Birthstone - Amethyst

March Birthstone - Blood Stone and Aquamarine

April Birthstone - Diamond and Clear Quartz

May Birthstone - Emerald and Jade

June Birthstone - Pearl and Moonstone

July Birthstone - Ruby

August Birthstone - Peridot and Carnelian

September Birthstone - Sapphire

October Birthstone - Opal and Tourmaline

November Birthstone - Topaz and Citrine

December Birthstone - Turquoise and Zircon