| Moonstone is a member of the feldspar family | | | | rainbow moonstone and the blue moonstone. |
| and is a comparatively soft stone (unlike | | | | These, when embedded in genuine silver, make |
| diamonds). It is employed in many forms of | | | | for exquisite pieces of jewelry and have a very |
| jewelry like bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, | | | | young appeal to them. Generally these are cut in |
| etc and its sheen is its most charming feature. | | | | the shape of cabochons for using in necklaces and |
| Moonstones are available in white, colorless, gray, | | | | bracelets. Sometimes a moonstone is sculpted to |
| yellow and orange hues and always have a blue | | | | make human faces and figurines or moon shapes. |
| or white luster to them. This gemstone also | | | | These look opulent and very attractive when |
| shimmers in a distinctive manner and this | | | | worn as a pendent. |
| characteristic has been termed as adularescence. | | | | This beautiful gemstone also serves as a romantic |
| Not very expensive to buy, this gemstone has | | | | gesture and it is said that if you give your lover a |
| become popular in its use because it is available in | | | | moonstone on a full moon night, there will always |
| a rich array of hues that range from colorless to | | | | be love and passion in your relationship. It is also |
| gray, white, yellow, brown, orange and even | | | | supposed to bring in good luck, success in |
| green and pink and its shimmer gives it a unique | | | | business and live, evokes tender feelings and |
| beauty. To top it all, it is affordable as well! That is | | | | fortifies the subconscious and emotional aspects |
| why moonstone jewelry is a great option for a | | | | of a person. It is said to harmonize the equilibrium |
| gift. Not only is it available widely and at | | | | between the mind and the heart and in many |
| inexpensive rates, but also makes for very | | | | cultures this stone is suggested for those who |
| affordable yet chic fashion jewelry. | | | | are in medical profession, to keep any frustration |
| Its texture ranges from transparent to a | | | | and anger due to the demands of their |
| translucent one and the stone is said to have a | | | | professions at bay. |
| very feminine, striking and delightful appeal. The | | | | These significances and the beautiful appeal of |
| shimmering effect of this gemstone gives it a | | | | moonstones make it a great choice for jewelry |
| mystical character. Moonstones are found in | | | | and a great and affordable gift to give your loved |
| abundance in many countries like Brazil, Mexico, | | | | ones. This 'lover's stone' is an ideal gift to give to |
| the USA, India, Myanmar, Tanzania, etc. This | | | | the one you love and it will make them feel truly |
| stone has many historical lore backing its use and | | | | special. |
| significance and its most beautiful types are the | | | | |