Is this a top quality moonstone?

[GlitterInMyHair]

I recently became interested in moonstones, after realizing it's my son's birthstone.

Is this an example of a top quality moonstone? I love the slightly milky translucency and the glow from within blue sheen.

Would it look this magical in all light sources, or only in certain ones?

Thanks for your help!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BrnQbRkjt_k/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=4jihmdhhsye0

 

[elliefire99]

I don't know enough about moonstone to speak to quality, but that sure is pretty!

Does anyone know how moonstones hold up to faceting? Do they require special care like faceted opals?

 

[lovedogs]

I recently became interested in moonstones, after realizing it's my son's birthstone.

Is this an example of a top quality moonstone? I love the slightly milky translucency and the glow from within blue sheen.

Would it look this magical in all light sources, or only in certain ones?

Thanks for your help!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BrnQbRkjt_k/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=4jihmdhhsye0

This is the vendor I just purchased my moonstones from, but haven't gotten them yet. But he's very nice and responsive. I'll update people when I receive them!

@elliefire99 I believe moonstone holds up fine to faceting, but they are relatively soft so not good for daily ring wear

 

[rockysalamander]

@elliefire99 I believe moonstone holds up fine to faceting, but they are relatively soft so not good for daily ring wear

This 100%. You can help protect them with a wide bezel perimeter and avoiding loaf-shapes with a high profile. But, they generally take a beating. They are wonderful for pendants.

 

[chrono]

Best for pendant. If as a ring, definitely baby it as an occasional wear ring.

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

@elliefire99 @rockysalamander @chrono

Thanks for sharing your thoughts .

@lovedogs
Doesn't he have some amazing looking moonstones on his IG ? I can't wait to see some real life pictures of your stone!

 

[rockysalamander]

BTW This is GIA's thoughts on them relative to quality.
https://www.gia.edu/moonstone-quality-factor

 

[ChaiK]

This is the vendor I just purchased my moonstones from, but haven't gotten them yet. But he's very nice and responsive. I'll update people when I receive them!

@elliefire99 I believe moonstone holds up fine to faceting, but they are relatively soft so not good for daily ring wear

Do you have his contact details? Or do I have to give him mine on Instagram? Thank you.

 

[lovedogs]

Do you have his contact details? Or do I have to give him mine on Instagram? Thank you.

We spoke on Instagram only. He emailed me an invoice, but all other communication was insta private message.

 

[ChaiK]

We spoke on Instagram only. He emailed me an invoice, but all other communication was insta private message.

K. Thanks.

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

@lovedogs
Did you receive your moonstone yet? What are your thoughts on quality?

Thanks!

 

[lovedogs]

@lovedogs
Did you receive your moonstone yet? What are your thoughts on quality?

Thanks!

I am really happy with them! They are impossible to photograph, so I only posted a few pics.

 

[T L]

I am really happy with them! They are impossible to photograph, so I only posted a few pics.

Where did you post pics?

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

I am really happy with them! They are impossible to photograph, so I only posted a few pics.

Did you post the pictures in another thread?

 

[lovedogs]

Did you post the pictures in another thread?

Yup! Sorry, should have linked.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/lovedogs-2019-bling-projects.246120/page-3

 

[T L]

Yup! Sorry, should have linked.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/lovedogs-2019-bling-projects.246120/page-3

Oh I’m so glad you got a cabochon. which is better suited to a ring. Moonstone is one of my favorite gems, and yours is so ethereal.

 

[lovedogs]

Oh I’m so glad you got a cabochon. which is better suited to a ring. Moonstone is one of my favorite gems, and yours is so ethereal.

Thanks! I love them! Will be a while before I set it, but am really happy with the quality.

 

[T L]

I really love the setting with the blue sapphires. If you do decide on that one, it will really make the stone pop. Black spinels would also be lovely as a halo frame.

 

[lovedogs]

I really love the setting with the blue sapphires. If you do decide on that one, it will really make the stone pop. Black spinels would also be lovely as a halo frame.

lol you are reading my mind! I was also thinking about framing with black spinel/onyx. I'll almost certainly choose one of the two styles--just need to save $ and decide on a vendor, etc.

 

[leslie1956]

I just got through messaging Yvonne about sourcing me a faceted moonstone, lol! She's going to find me a 6 mm faceted moonstone. I'll probably put it in a round camellia ring or a three stone hexagon ring. None of my gemstone rings get daily wear, so I should be fine so long as I take reasonable precautions.

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

Yup! Sorry, should have linked.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/lovedogs-2019-bling-projects.246120/page-3

Thanks for the link. Your moonstones are gorgeous! Now I can't decide if I want faceted or a cab, lol.

 

[lovedogs]

Thanks for the link. Your moonstones are gorgeous! Now I can't decide if I want faceted or a cab, lol.

I couldn't decide either, so I got both, lol

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

I just hit "order" on this pair of faceted moonstones in CecileRaley's etsy shop without much thought, lol.