Moonstone

The moonstone has been used in the creation of jewelry since ancient times. It is appreciated for its shine, evoking that of our natural satellite. The most used variety in jewelry is white. On the bagues, necklaces and earrings, it frequently presents pale blue, or silver or pearly reflections. Its name comes from this very particular shimmering effect, called in gemmology “ adularescence ” or “ Schiller effect ”.

Composed of a mineral from the tectosilicate family, feldspar, moonstone, moonstone or adularia comes in several colors, besides white. There are blue moonstones, which are very popular in jewelry, as well as gray, orange, pink and brown shades. Green ones are less common.

Transparent or semi-transparent stone, with an opalescent shine, its hardness is 6 on the Mohs scale. It is extracted in many places, such as Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma), Australia, India and Tanzania. Nowadays, it mainly comes from Sri Lanka.

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On our site you can buy a moonstone jewelry quality. These specimens intended for the création de pièces uniques are distinguished by the quality of their adularescence, particularly intense, and their faceted cut which enhances their brilliance. These are not shiny stones, but with a so-called “ shimmering ” shine, otherwise pearly or satin. The effect is amplified with facets.

The jewelry moonstones are highly sought after when they are almost transparent. Those with blue highlights or multi-colored (rainbow) adularescence are also coveted. Jewelers and amateurs are also looking for certain very rare green moonstones.

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The moonstone or moonstone has a long and rich history. It is a sacred stone in certain civilizations, associated with divinities and to which many powers are attributed, depending on the culture.

The main ones virtues of moonstone are generally the strengthening of the feeling of love or the protection of the couple. In addition to love and harmony, sometimes passion, it would help develop intuition and creativity. She is traditionally a big symbol of femininity, while being a soothing stone, likeaigue-marine.

Maison Bonnot Paris offers youbuy a moonstone to create a piece of jewelry, systematically accompanied by a laboratory certificate which authenticates it.

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Have your own moonstone jewelry created of exceptional quality with the gem of your choice. We offer the artisanal creation of pendants, earrings or rings, in our workshops, for personalized or tailor-made pieces.

For information, jewelry enthusiasts, gemologists and jewelers tend to look for moonstones that are fairly transparent, rather than milky, with no inclusions visible to the naked eye and ideally centered reflections, with a clear and vivid adularescence. These specimens are more valuable, with the blue moonstones.

Alongside the quality of the cut, the provenance can be important. Please note that Sri Lanka is renowned for the quality of its moonstones.