Is moonstone a real gem?
A: Moonstone is indeed a real gemstone, a member of the orthoclase feldspar family that also includes Labradorite and Sunstone, as well as Rainbow Moonstone and Amazonite. When light enters between these thin layers it produces the familiar phenomenon observed in moonstone called adularescence.
Is it bad luck to wear moonstone?
Moonstone is a sacred stone in India, so there have been many superstitions associated with this mineral. That when you put a moonstone under your pillow, it will cause conscious dreams. It is also said that if you wear a pendant or ring with a moonstone, talents and hidden abilities will be revealed.
What are moonstones worth?
How Much is Moonstone Worth per Carat? Moonstone is worth anywhere from $5 to $50 per carat. It can be less than this, but the line between gemstone quality material is a bit blurry so that causes some mix-ups on the lower end of the spectrum sometimes.
Which moonstone is best?
Throughout its long history, people have agreed on the qualities that the most highly favored moonstones should display: a colorless, semitransparent to nearly transparent appearance without visible inclusions, and a vivid blue adularescence, known in the trade as blue sheen.
Is moonstone worth buying?
Moonstone is rare in both large size and fine quality, but Indian material with strong body color is abundant and very inexpensive. This is fortunate, because the material is usually well-cut and very attractive. Moonstone with a blue sheen, the most valuable kind, rarely occurs in sizes over 15-20 carats.