How To Select The Best Collection Of Moonstone Jewelry?

How To Select The Best Collection Of Moonstone Jewelry?
Posted On : 06 Aug

Today, there are many various types of gemstones available in the world with a large variety of jewelry made of them. It is hard to find the real piece and choose the right one. Once you decide on a particular gemstone, you will find many jewelry variations of that one gemstone. And this situation will make it more difficult for you to decide on the best collection.

 

Moonstone And Jewelry Made Of It

 

Moonstone, named for its moon-like sheen, belongs to the feldspar-group mineral orthoclase. It displays a distinctive phenomenon known as adolescence. Orthoclase and albite are two feldspar minerals that compose it. The thinness of the gemstone decides its light diffraction from white to blue. The most valuable, transparent moonstone including a strong blue sheen originates from Myanmar. This amazing gemstone has an alternate name Hecatolite which is from goddess Hecate.

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Moonstone gemstone is an appealing gemstone believed to have therapeutic properties derived from the moon and carries yin energies. It also possesses a remarkable optical effect called adularescence. It may range in color from blue to white to gray to peach. A rainbow moonstone which is unearthed in places like India and Sri Lanka is also available.

To understand the value and selection of the best moonstone crystal jewelry we need a short trip into the moonstone's background and characteristics.

 

Short Trip Into Its Background

 

Moonstone gemstone is a gift that has been cherished by many people for thousands of years. The Romans used to believe that if they adored themselves with the moonstone, it would bring them close to the moon goddess. The ancient Greeks also thought that moonstones had prophetic powers. Both the Romans and the Greeks ascribe the moonstone to the lunar gods. Moonstone gemstone is a potent healer and bringer of positivity and good health.

 

1. Clarity And Color Provides

For clarity and cuts, moonstones are valued equally to diamonds. This is the reason for moonstones to command greater prices. In fact in clearer moonstones, the play of color is even more. Moonstones without green hue and inclusions are more valuable than those that come with them.

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2. Cut In The Moonstone

Moonstones can be carved into a variety of forms. In the contemporary and modern age, raw moonstones have found extensive usage. Moonstone crystal jewelry like bracelets and rings is jewel beautifully.

 

Deciding Factors For The Best Collection Of Moonstone Jewelry

 

Moonstones with any form of jewelry will only look better, appealing, and enchanting. Whether they are bracelets, necklaces, rings, and pendants. But despite all this still, people get confused with the ways to choose the best collection of moonstone jewelry. Here we are briefly some of the famous jewelry pieces of moonstone crystal jewelry which can be the best moonstone jewelry or give you an idea about selecting the best moonstone jewelry.

 

Moonstone Rings

Because of Moonstone’s iridescent tint and milky white look, it is one of the most desirable gemstones for jewelry. And rings made of moonstone are loved and admired worldwide because they can be worn to any function or occasion to become the center of attention.  Moonstone gemstone rings are famous as engagement rings among today’s couples because of the spark and allure that moonstone adds to them. But before purchasing them always remember that moonstones are way more softer than sapphires and diamonds because they have a hardness of 6.5 as per the Mohs scale hardness. Moonstones are not conventional and durable gemstones.

 

Moonstone Necklaces

Rainbow Moonstone necklaces with shimmering splendor are infrequent and eye-catching. Moonstone gemstone necklaces are such allrounder types of jewelry pieces that can be worn to any cocktail party or first date. Necklaces made of moonstone are so versatile that they can be worn with any outfit, any day, or on any occasion. Moonstone benefits get doubled if you wear it as  necklaces.

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Moonstone Pendants

Moonstones are also making their place in the amazing pendants. They appreciate cocktail dresses, suits, and ties. Despite being useful as jewelry, they are also aesthetically pleasing.

 

Moonstone Bracelets:

Moonstone crystals have been used to make fabulous bracelets that look like the moon. These bracelets can be of any size and their focal points can be a string of beads. The best part of these bracelets is that they can suit formal dress and casual relaxed outfits.

 

Dos And Don'ts Of Moonstone Jewelry

 

  • Rainbow Moonstones need special attention and care due to their fragility.
  •  Always keep the jewelry of this gemstone away from moisture.
  • Always buy moonstone jewelry from a trusted brand because it can be fake and damaged easily later on.
  • Clean your moonstone jewelry with a dry cloth and gentleness to prevent scratches.
  • Avoid wearing your moonstone jewelry while washing dishes and swimming.

 

 Conclusion

Before selecting the best collection of moonstone jewelry, you should keep all these points in mind right from its background, clarity and cuts, and every version of the jewelry it offers. It won't take a lot to decide on the best collection of moonstone jewelry because everything made of this beautiful gemstone will bring something good to you whether this way or that way.