I used to be born on the finish of Could. Had my birthday fallen just some days later, I might have the pleasure of claiming certainly one of my favourite gems—moonstone—as my birthstone.
June, a month wealthy with choices, truly has three birthstones: moonstone, alexandrite, and arguably essentially the most notable of the three, pearl. Pearl will get plenty of press lately, and with good motive—extra persons are embracing it, it’s breaking gender boundaries, and it’s wanting higher and extra diversified than ever.
Moonstone, then again, by no means appears to get the glory it deserves. It doesn’t glitter or sparkle, that’s true; as an alternative, it provides off an air of mysticism that would have onlookers feeling like they’re gazing into one other dimension (perhaps being transported isn’t everybody’s factor?).
However the stone’s mystical vibe is a part of what makes it so thrilling, like carrying a strong amulet of safety, love, or power. Given shoppers’ sticky enthusiasm for talismanic jewellery, moonstone is a gem to put on, no query.
Design additionally issues. Within the arms of the precise creator, a moonstone jewel can take somebody from detached to enthusiastic. You’ll be able to all the time inform a designer who respects moonstone, as a result of they provide it the house it deserves—it takes a particular eye to know exactly what to do with this luminous gem.
Beneath, a few of the most magical examples.
Ring in platinum with 3.34 ct. moonstone heart, 1.42 cts. t.w. moonstones, and 0.35 ct. t.w. tapered baguette diamonds, $8,150; Nicole MeraBlossom ring in 14k yellow gold with moonstone and diamonds, $6,750; Jacquie AicheDouble Wave Crush earrings in 18k yellow gold with 19.45 cts. t.w. moonstone and 1.1 cts. t.w. diamonds, $11,550; Pamela FromanGrandfather clover pendant in 14k yellow gold with moonstone, $7,860; RetrouvaíBubble ring in 14k yellow gold with moonstone, $2,900; Ashley ZhangFull Moon earrings in 14k rose gold with moonstone and multicolor sapphires, $4,045; Jolly BijouHeritage pendant in 18k rose gold with 6.4 ct. moonstone, 1.27 ct. ruby, 1.01 cts. t.w. diamonds, and plique-à-jour enamel, worth on request; Lord JewelryQueen Triple Goddess ring in 14k yellow gold with oval and trillion moonstones and 0.09 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,750; Logan HollowellInfinity earrings in sterling silver with blue enamel and rainbow moonstone, $1,000; Nak ArmstrongHuge Love Bug pendant in 14k yellow gold with rainbow moonstone, veined turquoise, and 0.03 ct. t.w. diamonds, $4,650; Mason and BooksChubby ring in 18k rose gold with moonstone and repurposed ebony, $16,800; Emily P. WheelerGala chandelier earrings in 18k white gold with 13 cts. t.w. moonstone and 10.5 cts. t.w. diamonds, $38,000; Mindi MondPendant in 18k yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver with moonstone and 0.03 ct. diamond, $585; Karin JacobsonTrefoil ring in 18k yellow gold with moonstone and aquamarine, $3,100; Janie Kruse GarnettEarring in 14k yellow gold with moonstone and white sapphire, $125; Aurelie GiCrownwork Pillow Prime pendant in 18k yellow gold with 2.2 ct. moonstone, $3,190; Ray GriffithsFortress Roads ring in 18k yellow gold with moonstone, $8,500; Emily Weld CollinsChunky Nomad ring in 14k yellow gold with 5.8 ct. moonstone and 0.4 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,000; Claudia MaeOcean Shades ring in 18k white gold with moonstone, sapphire, and diamonds, $5,800; Alanina
Prime: Necklace in 14k yellow gold with 3 ct. rainbow moonstone and 0.2 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,800; Sig Ward
