Moonstone Jewellery: The Mystical Gem You Need in Your Collection
The Magic of Moonstone
Moonstone is one of the most visually captivating gemstones in the world. Its signature characteristic — an ethereal, floating light that moves across the surface — is known as adularescence, and it gives moonstone its dreamy, otherworldly quality. At Corelune Jewellery, moonstone is one of our most beloved gemstones.
What Is Adularescence?
Adularescence is caused by light scattering between thin layers of different feldspar minerals within the stone. As the stone is moved, this scattered light creates a glowing, billowing effect — like moonlight beneath a thin cloud. The most prized moonstones show a strong blue adularescence on a near-transparent body.
Types of Moonstone
- Rainbow Moonstone: Actually a variety of labradorite, this stone shows a multicoloured adularescence in blues, purples, and greens. Highly popular and widely available.
- White Moonstone: The classic moonstone — white to near-transparent with a white or blue glow.
- Peach or Champagne Moonstone: Warm-toned moonstone with a peachy body colour and a silver or white adularescence. Particularly flattering when set in rose or yellow gold.
- Grey Moonstone: A darker, more dramatic moonstone with a strong blue shimmer. Loved for its moody, sophisticated look.
The Meaning and History of Moonstone
Moonstone has been treasured since ancient times. In Rome, it was believed to be solidified moonlight. In India, it is considered a sacred and magical stone, traditionally given as a wedding gift. Moonstone is associated with intuition, femininity, and new beginnings. It is the June birthstone and the traditional gift for a 13th wedding anniversary.
Caring for Moonstone Jewellery
Moonstone scores 6–6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it softer than many other gemstones and prone to scratching. Store it separately from harder stones, clean gently with mild soap and warm water, and remove before doing anything that could knock or scratch it.
Explore our moonstone jewellery collection at Corelune Jewellery and discover the most magical gem in our range.
