Moonstone Jewelry

Moonstone is a translucent stone that has a shimmering affest called adularescence. It is often worn in rings, pendants or bead necklaces. Blue moonstone pendants are very stunning.

Moonstone Care & Where

Moonstone comes in colorless, white, yellow, orange, and gray. It always has a white or blue sheen. That is, moonstone reflects light in a distinctive shimmering phenomenon known as adularescence. Moonstone has a hardness of 6.
Moonstone can be easily scratched.
Moonstone is found in Brazil, European Alps, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and USA (Pennsylvania and Virginia). Sri Lanka has the highest quality moonstones.

Birthstone Months with Moonstone

• February Birthstone: Other Birthstone Stone [From somewhere else on internet]
  
• June Birthstone: Modern and Mystical Birthstone


• September Birthstone: Ayurvedic Birthstone


• Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22): Birthstone/Planetary Stone

Themed Books

Actual Gem-related books:

• Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling New 2nd Edition - by Antoinette L. Matlins & Antonio C. Bonanno This book is really great for knowing he latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use.


• Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman Very nice gemstone identification book.


• Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs

Books with Moonstone in the Title:

• The Moonstone (Penguin Classics) - by Wilkie Collins, J.I.M. Stewart (Editor), William Wilkie Collins A novel which reflects the underside of Victorian life. A tale of a stolen jewel(a diamond known as Moonstone), foreign menace and violent death. A telling social portrait.


• The Moonstone - by Henry H. Collins When Rachel Verinder inherits the Moonstone, a huge and priceless diamond, her delight turns to dismay when the gem disappears. 3 cassettes
  
• Moonstone Castle Mystery - by Carolyn M Keene A children's book.


• Moonstone: New Edition - by Unk Fiction book
  

Mystical Properties

• Moonstone is said to balance yin/yang. More Moonstone Lore
  
• In India, moonstone is regarded as a sacred stone. It is believed to bring good fortune.
  
• Legend says that Moonstone is a highly prized gift for lovers as it arouses tender passion.
  
• Moonstone is the US State Gemstone of Florida and New York.