It's easy to forget that gemstones are gifts, ordinary rocks that Mother Nature has chosen to exhibit a unique beauty. Some gems, classified as 'phenomenal', have extraordinary allure. These types of gems are among my personal favorites for thier natural, yet otherworldly effects. My two best-loved are Labradorite and rainbow moonstone. Both are the common and abundant rock feldspar, but the type that has the phenomenal play of color as these two display is rare. Found in exotic locales including Brazil, India & Madagscar only adds to the captivating charm of these two incredible gems.
Thought to bring happiness and ease pressures, Labradorite is an unassuming gray stone. But in the hands of a talented cutter it reveals a blue/violet colored light called 'Labradorescence' that appears and disappears as the stone moves. So, when worn in jewelry Labradorite flashes its glamorous beauty, especially in earrings and pendants where it seems to glint on the skin. The combination of the neutral gray and bright blue/violet of Labradorite wears beautifully with chic, luxurious and tailored fashions. Rainbow moonstone is the opposite in color, a milky, translucent white rock that emits rainbow iridescence. It appears to glow on the skin with a soft, dreamy quality. It is believed to ease sadness, increase intuition & add light to life. There is something fantastical and illusive about rainbow moonstone, as if the mere fact that you can see its beauty is a personal gift of Mother Nature. I love rings with this stone, so that I can gaze into the gem when I feel I need a pick me up! The ethereal quality of rainbow moonstone is the perfect compliment to feminine, bohemian and romantic styled clothing.
Want your own phenomenal talisman? Labradorite and rainbow moonstone can be found in the collections of Becky Kelso, Jamie Joseph and Melissa Joy Manning.
Sparklingly yours,
Jennifer
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