Natural Sri Lankan Moonstone Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver | Handcrafted by Ben Davis
Sri Lanka has been the world's most famous source of fine moonstone for more than 2,000 years. The island's pegmatites produce some of the most sought-after moonstones, prized for their soft blue adularescence, a floating glow created as light passes through microscopic layers within the feldspar crystal. Unlike gemstones whose beauty comes from color alone, moonstone's magic comes from the way it interacts with light.
Ancient civilizations were captivated by this remarkable optical effect. The Romans believed moonstone was formed from solidified moonlight, while in Sri Lanka, it has long been associated with good fortune and treasured in jewelry for centuries. Whether viewed through the lens of mythology or geology, moonstone has remained one of the world's most enduring gemstones.
As a geologist, I appreciate moonstone because its beauty is rooted in its crystal structure. I selected this Sri Lankan moonstone for its natural blue sheen and carefully shaped it to bring out the best adularescence the stone had to offer. Set in solid .925 sterling silver, the simple design lets the gemstone remain the focus. Every moonstone is unique, with its own pattern of glow, translucency, and natural inclusions that tell the story of its formation deep within the Earth.
If you've never owned a genuine Sri Lankan moonstone, it's a gemstone that's difficult to appreciate from photographs alone. Its soft glow comes alive as the pendant moves, revealing the quiet beauty that has fascinated people for thousands of years.
Features
- Genuine natural Sri Lankan moonstone
- Beautiful blue-white adularescence
- Hand-cut and polished by geologist and lapidary artist Ben Davis
- Solid .925 sterling silver
- One-of-a-kind natural gemstone
Geologist's Note: Moonstone is a variety of orthoclase feldspar. Its signature glow, known as adularescence, is caused by light scattering between microscopic intergrown layers of feldspar. not by pigments or color within the stone itself. It's one of geology's most elegant natural optical phenomena.