Moon Stone Rings Buying Guide

February 09, 2011- Moon stone rings are the most favored owing to the refreshing transparent look of moon stone. In addition to clear tone you can also find different colors like blue, yellow, gray, brown, orange of this rare gemstone ring and other jewelry. Moon stone is found in Sri Lanka, India, Burma and America but the best moon stone comes from Sri Lanka as the mining is done in large open pits known as gem pits by men. Clarity of moon stone rings vary from transparent to translucent.



Moon stone rings are not part of the stream in which comes the traditional rings of diamond and ruby. Moonstone is believed to heighten the intuitive power and sensitivity of a person. According to old culture moonstone is thought to increase the fertility.

Silver moon stone rings are very popular are can be worn on any occasion and by anyone. Genuine stones are very beautiful and elegant. Generally it is made in silver but you can also go with the one that is made in gold. But most of the moon stone rings in gold settings have to be ordered as these are rarely made.

Moon Stone Rings Buying Guide

First and the foremost thing that should be considered while buying moon stone rings is that you must buy it from a reputable jeweler or stone merchant otherwise there are chances that you will be trapped.

To identify the exact color of moon stone ring put it directly beneath the overhead Sun. You will see a very distinctive colors and look of the moon stone ring in this. Even look it from different angle will also change the color of moon stone rings.



Then the stone of moon stone ring must be checked for any crack or visible chip.

Just like diamond stone moon stone rings is also checked for its clarity. The moonstone used should not be cloudy. To make it bezel type setting should be used.

If you are buying it for the engagement purposes then be specific while buying the shape of the ring. It can be circular, rectangular, oblong in large, medium and small size. Select the shape according to the hand as everyone cannot carry every shape with same beauty.

Shimmer on moon stone rings depend upon the its angle of cut. Shimmer depends upon the angle at which the light is reflected.

Check the clarity and body color.

Also you can go with the rainbow moon stone rings that are generally white with bit of blue, green and red color. All these colors are found in one stone.

Moon Stone Rings Benefits

Stone in Moon stone rings are considered to to be a dream-inducing gemstone. Also it is a symbol of fertility, good luck, love and tenderness. Couple from ethnic background wear the moon stone rings that show the spiritual connection.

Moonstone got its name because it is similar to moon in look.