Moonstone Sterling Silver Oval Pendant and Chain

Shop sterling silver Moonstone pendant and chain. This pendant is supplied on a 20" sterling silver curb chain, that fastens with a bolt ring. A beautiful necklace.

Moonstone is a captivating and iridescent gemstone belonging to the feldspar group of minerals. It is renowned for its unique adularescence, which is a phenomenon where light scatters within the stone, producing a glowing effect reminiscent of the moon's soft light. This optical effect gives moonstone its enchanting and ethereal appearance.

Moonstone occurs in a range of colours, including colourless, white, grey, peach, pink, green, and blue. The most prized varieties often exhibit a bluish or milky-white colour with a distinct blue sheen.

The most desirable moonstones display a phenomenon called adularescence, characterized by a billowy blue or white glow that moves across the surface of the stone as it is turned under light. This effect is caused by the scattering of light between thin, alternating layers of orthoclase and albite, two types of feldspar minerals within the stone.

Moonstone is found in various locations worldwide, including Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Myanmar, Brazil, and the United States (particularly in states like North Carolina and Florida). Sri Lankan moonstones are among the most highly prized for their superior quality and intense blue sheen.

In metaphysical and spiritual practices, moonstone is believed to have properties associated with intuition, emotional healing, and feminine energy. It is often used for enhancing intuition, promoting emotional balance, and fostering inner growth and self-discovery. Moonstone is also associated with lunar energy and is believed to be particularly potent during the phases of the moon.

Pendant Dimensions: Total Length: 38mm | Length: 29mm | Width: 18mm | Weight: 5.8g | Code: DM026

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