{"title":"New Web Moonstone | Natural Stone Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Moonstone Collection features natural moonstone gemstones known for their soft, glowing colors and remarkable optical effects. From luminous white and peach moonstone to rainbow moonstone with its flashes of blue and multicolored light, these stones showcase the beauty and diversity of the feldspar mineral group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonstone belongs to the feldspar family and is best known for adularescence, an optical effect that creates a soft, floating glow as light interacts with microscopic layers within the mineral. Traditional moonstone is commonly associated with orthoclase and albite feldspar intergrowths, while rainbow moonstone is generally a variety of labradorite, a plagioclase feldspar. Although their mineral compositions differ, both produce beautiful light effects through interactions with their internal crystal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen carefully selects, cuts, shapes, and polishes each stone to emphasize its natural color and optical properties. The orientation of each cut helps reveal the characteristic glow and flashes of light that make moonstone such a distinctive gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moonstone-oval-18","title":"Top Grade Moonstone Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver | Ben Davis","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoonstone has fascinated people for thousands of years. It's a feldspar, the most abundant mineral group in Earth's continental crust. Its signature glow, called adularescence, isn't caused by color in the stone itself. Instead, light scatters between microscopic layers within the crystal, creating the soft blue-white shimmer that seems to float just beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Romans believed moonstone was formed from solidified moonbeams, while in Hindu tradition, it has long been associated with the moon and considered sacred. Across many cultures, moonstone became a symbol of intuition, new beginnings, and safe travels. Whether you enjoy those stories or simply appreciate the science behind the phenomenon, there's no denying the unique beauty that has made moonstone a favorite for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is set in solid .925 sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine natural moonstone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinct blue-white adularescence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by geologist and lapidary artist Ben Davis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid .925 sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural gemstone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40654848262339,"sku":"m18","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/81556a45-948e-49dc-8bcc-05c96e985d5b.png?v=1784922039"},{"product_id":"small-moonstone-aaa","title":"Natural Sri Lankan Moonstone Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver | Handcrafted by Ben Davis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"547\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSri 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.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eAncient 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mdbbvx\" data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eGenuine natural Sri Lankan moonstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lgpufu\" data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eBeautiful blue-white adularescence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"155vjgr\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eHand-cut and polished by geologist and lapidary artist Ben Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vxn6y6\" data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eSolid .925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"af66sc\" data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural gemstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2194\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eGeologist's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moonstone is a variety of orthoclase feldspar. Its signature glow, known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eadularescence\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41424629334211,"sku":"moonstone-aaa-1","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/a209748a-4fe9-445e-af0f-f203dd439026.png?v=1784926688"},{"product_id":"size-6-and-7-available-partially-adjustable-moonstone-ring","title":"Tri-Leaf Moonstone Adjustable ring sizes 6 and 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does adjustable mean here? It means the ring is not closed and there is some give! If you are a size 6 and your fingers swell a little that day? No big deal. These rings have a little \"stretch\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e925 sterling silver with three blue flash moonstone cabochons, this one says fantasy, magic, and elegance all in one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4325537359\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":46887932625184,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7","offer_id":46887932723488,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/386465592_982471736145054_4528688435624582842_n.jpg?v=1696353599"},{"product_id":"size-9-blue-flash-moonstone-high-quality-3-cabochons-sterling-silver","title":"Size 9 Blue Flash Moonstone High Quality 3 Cabochons Sterling Silver","description":"Perfect, blue Flash Moonstone.","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46888020738336,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/384503850_795362532595893_3900378272039996602_n.jpg?v=1696354634"},{"product_id":"size-8-fat-dragonfly-moonstone","title":"Size 8 Fat DragonFly Moonstone","description":"How adorable is this cute, fat, little dragonfly! 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A member of the feldspar family, \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eit has a signature optical effect, known as adularescence, created when\u003c\/span\u003e light scatters between microscopic layers within the crystal. Rather than a brilliant flash, this moonstone displays a gentle, moonlit sheen that has made it a favorite throughout history.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eAncient Romans believed moonstone was formed from solidified moonlight, while in Hindu tradition, it has long been regarded as a sacred stone connected with the moon. Blue topaz has its own rich history, prized since ancient times for its exceptional clarity and brilliant blue color. Together, these gemstones create a timeless pairing that balances the soft glow of moonstone with the crisp sparkle of blue topaz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14hagiq\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eGenuine natural moonstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18h6m9\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eGenuine natural blue topaz accents\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vxn6y6\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eSolid .925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ns801b\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46888209285408,"sku":"","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/383871661_1042656946759633_2980360972521095483_n.jpg?v=1696356227"},{"product_id":"cloud-moonstone-pendant","title":"Natural Moonstone Cloud Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"483\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMoonstone has been admired for centuries for the soft glow that seems to drift just beneath its surface. A member of the feldspar mineral group, it has a signature optical effect called adularescence, created when light scatters between microscopic layers within the crystal. The result is a gentle blue-white shimmer that changes as the stone catches the light.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eAncient Romans believed moonstone was formed from solidified moonlight, while in India, it has long been considered a sacred gemstone associated with the moon. Throughout history, it has been treasured for its quiet beauty and has become one of the most enduring gemstones in jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eEvery moonstone is different. The glow, internal patterns, and color will always vary from one stone to another, making each pendant one of a kind. I think that's part of the charm; nature doesn't make duplicates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lak5jl\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eGenuine natural moonstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"louu91\" data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eSoft blue-white adularescence\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vxn6y6\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eSolid .925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ns801b\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1989\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eGeologist's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moonstone is a variety of orthoclase feldspar, the most abundant mineral group in Earth's continental crust. Its characteristic glow isn't caused by pigments but by light interacting with microscopic layers inside the crystal, a beautiful reminder that some of nature's most captivating effects come from the way minerals are built, not just the elements they contain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46888210825504,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/383105107_309053068551164_8227948100567019515_n.jpg?v=1696356300"},{"product_id":"high-grade-moonstone-chain-16-with-2-extender","title":"High Grade Moonstone Chain 16' with 2\" extender","description":"High Grade Moonstone Chain","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47325958701344,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/403612221_911289450510654_9002596337772426697_n.jpg?v=1702747946"},{"product_id":"moonstone-floweradjustable-ring","title":"Moonstone FlowerAdjustable Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Tribe fully adjustable sterling Silver Ring. Let us know the size when ordering and we will adjust for you! I love these rings for everyday wear \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49866599465248,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/56ADAE03-E7B9-4906-B138-DCEFE90F1AE7.jpg?v=1738797544"},{"product_id":"peach-moonstone-1","title":"Peach Moonstone in 925 Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"920\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePeach moonstone is a member of the feldspar family, the most abundant group of minerals in Earth's continental crust. Like the more familiar white and blue moonstones, its soft glow comes from a phenomenon called adularescence, in which light is scattered by microscopic layers within the crystal. In peach moonstone, that glow is often more subtle, giving the stone a warm, gentle appearance rather than a dramatic flash.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eMoonstone has been treasured for thousands of years. The Romans believed it was formed from solidified moonlight, while in India, it has long been regarded as a sacred gemstone connected with the moon. Throughout history, it has been associated with new beginnings, intuition, and safe journeys. Whether you're drawn to those traditions or simply appreciate the geology, moonstone has an enduring appeal that has fascinated people across cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3y7qv1\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eGenuine natural peach moonstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vly5ek\" data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eMember of the feldspar mineral group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17jbzws\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eHandcrafted by geologist and lapidary artist Ben Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vxn6y6\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eSolid .925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"af66sc\" data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural gemstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50029128057120,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/c9e82893-943c-4331-ab91-cf4ac106c484.png?v=1784922915"}],"url":"https:\/\/bendavisdesign.com\/collections\/new-web-moonstone-natural-stone-jewelry.oembed","provider":"BenDavisDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}