Description
A contemporary take on a classic style. Stunning facet cut Rainbow Moonstone oval set in an elegant, balanced design. Easy on the eye and ready to bring extra sparkle to your jewellery box. Gemstone colour and opaqueness will vary due to the unique nature of semi precious stone variation as each cut stone is individual.
- Handcrafted in 18ct Gold Plate on Jewellers Brass
- Available in four sizes : Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large
- Band width approx 2mm
- Gem approx 1.2cm at widest point
Rainbow Moonstone
This stunning gemstone is a form of transparent Labradorite (a closely related feldsapr mineral). This is why is has similar flashes of light within the stone. Generally a pale off white it reflects indigo and violet when moved in the light. It is extracted most usually from deposits in India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Used by ancient civilsations this gemstone has a long history and has long been linked with the properties of protection, love and an allignment with nature. It was believed by ancient Romans that the gemstone was formed of moonlight and in India was reverred as sacred. In modern times it was made even more popular in the Art Nouveau period by French master goldsmith Rene Lalique.
