Rainbow Moonstone Beads are beautiful, opaque, watery looking stones that glow with a shimmering blue light. They have been treasured as sacred for centuries and are prized by lovers and crystal healers alike. They are generally found in Australia, Mexico,the Austrian Alps, Burma, Madagascar, Norway, India, Sri Lanka, Poland and the US.
Rainbow Moonstone faceted rondelle Silver plated Rosary Chain by the foot approximate 3mm diameter with 39 beads per 12 inch length showing minor f...
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4mm to 5mm diameter average for these Dalmatian Rainbow Moonstone plain round beaded hand wire-wrapped Silver plated Chain by the foot having appro...
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Rainbow Moonstone native cut faceted rondelle 13 inch 120 pieces varies from 4-4.5mm on the strand.
7mm Sterling .925 Silver Rainbow Moonstone Heart Pendant 1 piece
15x10mm Gold Leafed Rainbow Moonstone faceted horn focal Pendant 1 piece, 18.5mm length with ring.
7mm Silver .925 Bezel Rainbow Moonstone faceted coin focal Pendant sold as one piece.
Approximates: 3-4mm 12 inches 160 beads per strand per strand
Rainbow Moonstone faceted rondelles 13 inch 100 large 1mm hole beads measure approximately 4.5mm to 5mm.
approximate 3.5-4mm diameter faceted rondelle beads sold by the foot (4 quantity = 4 feet continuious length) Rainbow Moonstone, Multi Color Moonst...
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4mm Rainbow Moonstone rondelle 22kt Gold plated Chain by the foot with approximately 35 pieces per 12 inches. Beaded Rosary Style hand wrapped Chai...
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approximate 5x4mm to 11x5mm 13 inches 42 beads
4mm Rainbow Moonstone rondelle Silver plated Chain by the foot with approximately 35 pieces per 12 inches. Beaded Rosary Style hand wrapped Chain i...
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7mm Vermeil Bezel Rainbow Moonstone faceted coin focal Pendant sold as one piece.
7mm Silver .925 Bezel Rainbow Moonstone faceted cushion focal Pendant sold as one piece.
26x17mm Vermeil Bezel Rainbow Moonstone faceted pear Pendant sold as 1 piece.
7mm Vermeil Rainbow Moonstone Heart Pendant 1 piece
7mm Vermeil Bezel Rainbow Moonstone faceted cushion focal Pendant sold as one piece.
7x7mm Rainbow Moonstone faceted heart briolettes 6 inch 35 beads
28x11.5mm Vermeil Bezel Rainbow Moonstone Oval East West Connector sold as 1 piece.
30x12mm Black Gold .925 Bezel Rainbow Moonstone faceted pear Pendant sold as 1 piece.
21x11mm Black Gold Bezel Rainbow Moonstone faceted point 1 focal bead
Rainbow Moonstone faceted tubes 5x4mm - 9x4mm 14.5 inch 55 beads
5.5mm diameter average for these Dalmatian Rainbow Moonstone plain round beaded hand wire-wrapped Black Gold plated Chain by the foot having approx...
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Rainbow Moonstone plain cubes 8 inch 47 beads 4mm average
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Trapped Moonlight
Moonstones glow as if they contain trapped moonlight, and that is often given as the explanation for how they got their name. Rainbow moonstone beads have been used in jewelry and decorations since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans used moonstone extensively and connected it with their moon goddess, Artemis or Diana. It was considered a stone for lovers and protected those who traveled by night.
In India, rainbow moonstone jewelry was associated with dreams and romance, and moonstones were popular wedding gifts. In Arabic culture, women sew moonstones into their clothing as a fertility charm. The moon affects the cycle of the tides on Earth, so moonstones are thought to help regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle. Moonstones were
also popular inclusions in the highly detailed filigree jewelry popular in the Victorian and Edwardian eras in England
Layers of Feldspar
Of course, it isn’t really trapped moonlight that gives rainbow moonstone beads their special blue glow. Moonstone is composed of two different forms of feldspar, orthoclase and albite, mixed together when the stone is formed. As it cools, the different types separate from each other and form layers, and the characteristic blue glow is caused by light bouncing off of the different layers in all directions. This effect is called adularescence. The characteristic glow and the high water content of moonstones makes them especially good for cutting and polishing into cabochons and large pendants.
Moonstones in Healing
Moonstone is used by crystal healers to regulate body rhythms. Rainbow moonstone beads are worn to increase fertility, bring about regular menstrual cycles and promote a healthy pregnancy and easy birth. It is also thought to aid with hormonal changes that occur during puberty and menopause. It is often used to encourage growth in children and to slow degenerative diseases associated with aging. It can be used to treat insomnia and promote positive dreams. It is also believed to be effective in helping the body absorb nutrients and get rid of toxins.
For spiritual healing, rainbow moonstone beads diffuse energy throughout a person’s aura. It is considered a sacred goddess stone and is called upon for psychic protection, to clear the mind and senses, and to help in developing lucid dreaming. The white glow of rainbow moonstone jewelry deflects negativity and calms emotional trauma.
Beautiful Beads
the Bead Traders carries many beautiful, top-quality beads for your jewelry making and embellishment projects. Come to the Bead Traders for lovely, shimmery moonstone beads.
