About Moonstone Jewelry

Moonstones are not only found in the United States but also in countries such as India, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Tanzania, and Madagascar. Originally Moonstone was intended for application in the health care field and in the field medicine. However, nowadays the most popular use for Moonstone is Moonstone jewelry especially Moonstone earrings.

Moonstone jewelry isn’t just beautiful to look at but there are many benefits from wearing Moonstone jewelry. Moonstone earrings are said to create the perfect balance of yin and yang. It is also said to protect woman and children, give the wearer enthusiasm and also luck. In ancient times people believed that when someone held a Moonstone in their mouths on the day of a full moon they would have the ability to forecast future events. People have also believed that having a Moonstone assures farmers they will have good yield of their crops. It has also been proven that there are medicinal as well as healing abilities with Moonstones as well as relief from indigestion, sunstroke, nosebleeds and even epilepsy.

Moonstones are semi precious stones and are usually pearly white in color. There are Moonstones that are used in Moonstone jewelry that range in colors from colorless to brown, yellow, pink, green, and gray. The clarity of Moonstones especially those used in Moonstone jewelry such as earrings have a clarity that ranges from transparent to translucent to transparent. Moonstones that are of a higher quality have a blue sheen with a colorless body and perfect clarity.

Moonstones do not shine brightly but instead they shimmer. Moonstones belong to the feldspar family of stones. The reason they shimmer instead of shine is due to the intergrowth of two types of feldspar where the moonstone comes from. The growth of the two kinds of feldspar causes shimmer or luster within the Moonstone.

Moonstone jewelry is said to contain many benefits for men and women. When men wear Moonstone jewelry is it said that it aides in helping them connect with their creative said and their emotional side. It is also believed to enhance and even improve vision. This beautiful gem also can be used as a romantic gesture. If it believed that if you give your significant other a moonstone on the night of a full moon you will always have love and passion. Wearing moonstone jewelry is also said to bring luck in business and enhance the subconscious and the emotions of an individual.

Moonstone jewelry can be found in most retail stores, discount retail stores, jewelry shops, online stores and catalogs. There are a wide variety of styles and designs that use Moonstone along with precious gems such as emeralds and rubies. You can find various pieces of jewelry containing Moonstone such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. Moonstone jewelry is a beautiful gift that is quite inexpensive and makes the perfect gift to give to a spouse or significant other. This gem is truly a “lovers” stone.

To find out more about Moonstone jewelry go online and visit any retail jewelry website.