life in the facet lane by Diana Jarrett GG RMV

Ask your favorite jeweler to surprise you with Moonstruck

We’re blessed with an overabundance of natural gemstones today. True, many of them have been around for centuries, but some newbies have cropped up over the years to thrill gemstone fans. And we hope that continues.

There are stones who’ve been known for eons though that are certainly worth a second glance. Today let’s revisit moonstone.

Its name was derived from its distinct phenomenon. That unique property in moonstone is called adularescence. It creates something of a milky bluish interior light. This is caused by light diffraction through the stone’s alternating layers of orthoclase and albite (two separate minerals) within the stone.

It’s common to see this ethereal beauty polished into cabochons with smooth rounded top surfaces. That’s one way of optimizing its
moonstruck appearance. Lately though, designers are faceting the material if the rough crystal is thick enough.

When it’s cut into cabochon, we can almost see the moonlight follow the eye of the viewer—what a show! In earlier times the lovely moonstone was placed into lower priced jewelry. Imaginative designers are revisiting this captivating stone-with-a-show. Pairing this delicate gemstone with bolder colored gemstone accents shows it to its optimum.

Moonstone is a less costly gemstone, so it can be acquired in larger carat sizes, which is exactly what some brands are doing. For example, take a peek at Angara’s modern interpretation of moonstone— a large center stone is placed in a glamorous setting
for some high drama.

When you get a yen for something out of the norm—and a stone that carries you away, consider moonstone. Ask your favorite
jeweler to surprise you with something—or discover what they may already have on hand. You too can become moonstruck.

Your best look is the one that you dream up yourself. Dream a little and throw yourself into the spontaneity of the moment—these are the days of your life.

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