Mystical Moonstone Pendants And Earrings
There's almost something mystical about moonstone earrings and moonstone pendants, as the glow of this crystalline gemstone has intrigued people for ages. People have been wearing moonstones for many centuries, and they are typically paired with silver and gold. There has also been mythology associated with moonstone for a long time, such as by the Romans, who thought the stone was actually made from the moonlight.
In reality, the gemstone is a type of feldspar with a special shimmer created by the union of two varieties of feldspar. People wear moonstone pendants in Europe to signify the birthstone for June, although people in the United States typically refer to pearl as the birthstone for that month. The stone itself ranges in color, including iridescently clear, yellow, pink, green and brown. The highest quality is a blue stone, though, which is well complimented by silver and gold. Sometimes people wear a string of beads made out of moonstone, too, as this gem stands alone nicely.
The finest moonstone earrings in the deepest shade of blue with perfect clarity are hard to find, so when you find a pair of them make sure to snap them up. They are usually found in Sri Lanka and Southern India. Many people also enjoy rainbow moonstone pendants and earrings, which are mined in Madagascar. Moonstone gems are typically cut into a smooth dome shape and molded into silver and gold jewelry pieces, although sometimes they are carved to show a man-in-the-moon face as well. However they are worn, pieces of moonstone jewelry make a magical statement.
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