Moonstone Small Marquise Pendant & Chain Sterling Silver

Moonstone Small Marquise Pendant & Chain Sterling Silver

This classic marquise shaped pendant and chain will suit all tastes and compliment any outfit.  

This Pendant measures width 8mm, height including bale 25mm, depth 6mm.  All measurement are approximate and measured at widest/longest point.

Materials:  sterling silver and moonstone gemstone.

Chain 1.3mm sterling silver belcher chain; 18"

PRICE INCLUDES GIFT BOX.

Code: NSP66-M

MOONSTONE

Moonstone gemstones are a member of the feldspar family, generally occurring in a milky white colour with a shimmering ‘blue sheen’ effect known as adularescence. The stone is found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Madagascar, Brazil, Australia and India.

With a silvery light that seems to come from within, moonstone has many associations with the Moon. This beautiful gem also has a long history of use as a talisman for fertility, love, protection, and sleep.

Moonstone was very popular in the early era of Art Nouveau jewellery (early twentieth century) and used by Rene Lalique, the Famous French Master-Goldsmith as well as many other jewellery makers of that time.

In Eastern cultures, “lighted” gems, such as moonstone, indicated good luck. The ever-changing, white reflections on its surface, seemed to suggest that a powerful, good spirit dwelled within. In India, the moonstone was considered sacred.

If planted in a garden under the full moon, some believed moonstone would increase the garden’s yield and fertility.

Since the Moon influences the waters of this planet, some regarded moonstone as an excellent protective talisman to wear on sea voyages or while swimming.