Moonstone Fine Gemstone Rings

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Moonstone Rings

A moonstone ring is a stunning piece of gemstone jewelry with colors such as blue, purple, and white, with an iridescence similar to topaz. Moonstone or rainbow moonstone is often made into rings using sterling silver or other fine metals like silver, rose gold, or yellow gold. Each stone and ring design is unique, an artisan reflection of the moon above.

 How do you measure your ring size?

Silver and sterling silver moonstone rings are sized just like any other ring. Some styles of ring are designed to be adjustable ensure the correct fit. If the ring is not adjustable, you can easily measure your ring size. Simply cut a thin strip of paper and wrap it around your finger. Mark the distance around your finger by marking with a pen where the two sides meet. Use this length to determine the size of ring you need.

What are moonstones?

Moonstones or rainbow moonstones are a blue-and-white colored precious gemstone sometimes used in place of a diamond in sterling silver jewelry. These pearly stones are found around the world and in the United States. Said to uplift feminine energy, bring hope, and heighten intuition, moonstone rings offer both positive energy and radiant beauty for your hands.

 What types of moonstones ring settings are available?

Moonstones are not as durable as topaz or other harder gemstones; therefore, moonstones must be set in rings appropriately and treated with care to prevent scratching on the stone. Moonstone rings are most often set in sterling silver jewelry material and sometimes decorated with moon designs or other filigree.

  • Prong: This ring setting uses anywhere from three to eight prongs (small pieces of sterling silver that wrap onto the stone) to show off the translucent quality of faceted moonstones.
  • Bezel: Flat-backed and natural cuts of moonstone use the closed-style bezel setting most common in moonstone rings. In this case, the moonstone is wrapped around the bottom and edge with a thin piece of polished sterling silver.

 How do you care for a moonstone ring?

Sterling silver moonstone or rainbow moonstone jewelry and rings may be cleaned with a gentle jewelry cleaner or mild dish detergent solution. Do not scrub the moonstone, rather let it soak in the cleaning solution for a few minutes. Rinse the moonstone with warm water and gently dry the ring with a soft cloth. If this does not remove the debris from the ring, use a soft-bristled brush with the cleaning solution on the moonstone ring again.

 What shapes can moonstones be formed into?

Moonstones or rainbow moonstones set in sterling silver come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Rings can accommodate a variety of styles of these moon gems.

  • Teardrop: Thinner at the top and wider at the bottom, this moonstone design is quite common.
  • Faceted: Small bevels across the surface make moonstones even more reflective and iridescent.
  • Natural stone: Jagged and irregular cuts offer a unique appearance. These moonstone rings are one-of-a-kind.
  • Rectangular: Strong edges are often found on unpolished cuts of moonstone.
  • Oval: The most traditional, round designs show off the moonstone’s beauty.

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