Moonstone Necklace
Regular price
$4,500
Created in the late 20th century, this necklace is designed as a slightly graduating line of thirty cabochon moonstones joined by double trace links, bezel-set in 18K gold. Easy and comfortable to wear, this sleek and contemporary jewel of fine moonstones glows with the gem's distinctive billowy blue light.
Item #: N-18277
Circa: Late 20th century
Materials: 30 oval moonstones; 18K Gold (14K gold clasp)
Item #: N-18277
Circa: Late 20th century
Materials: 30 oval moonstones; 18K Gold (14K gold clasp)
Moonstone is a variety of feldspar composed of alternating, micro-thin layers of the albite and feldspar. Light reaching these stacked layers of contrasting materials cause light to diffract and scatter through the crystal structure, resulting in the appearance of a milky blue glow in the gem. Sri Lanka is one of the main sources of of fine, transparent moonstone with blue phenomenon.
Moonstone is a variety of feldspar composed of alternating, micro-thin layers of the albite and feldspar. Light reaching these stacked layers of contrasting materials cause light to diffract and scatter through the crystal structure, resulting in the appearance of a milky blue glow in the gem. Sri Lanka is one of the main sources of of fine, transparent moonstone with blue phenomenon.
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