labradorite
noun
lab·ra·dor·ite
ˈla-brə-ˌdȯr-ˌīt 
: an iridescent feldspar used especially in jewelry
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The Native American jeweler Stormie, whose new collection of beaded hatbands and labradorite, ruby and sapphire jewels is exclusive to Argyle & Valentine, is another jeweler who Rose has grown with over decades.
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Pisces: Labradorite Governed by Neptune, Pisces is known among astrologers for its dreamy and intuitive nature, and the mystical labradorite can enhance this Water sign’s spiritual awareness.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Stone properties are major points of conversation in these halls (malachite is a 3 or 4 on the Moh’s Hardness scale, diamonds a 10), where visitors are surrounded by so many natural wonders—like a 3000-pound block of labradorite or two towering amethyst geodes or all those spodumene crystals.
—Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 8 June 2023
For those who believe in the healing energy of gemstones, labradorites are known to protect against the negativity and misfortunes of the world.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2019
The classic drop shape can be applied to a whole new set of possibilities, from gemstones and minerals like orange turquoise, labradorite, and smoky quartz to carved wooden designs and sculpted glass.
—Vogue, 20 Aug. 2019
Hundreds of colorful stones, like turquoise, Montana agate, and labradorite, are scattered on one bench, and strips of old metal lie on another.
—Leslie Hittmeier, Outside Online, 11 June 2018
Materials: Sterling silver, naturally shed antlers, labradorite and other semi-precious gemstones.
—Allison Carey, cleveland.com, 22 Mar. 2018
Jewelry is made from recycled silver and stones, such as moody opals, sapphires, white topaz and labradorite.
—Linda Jerkins, ajc, 7 Mar. 2018
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Pisces: Labradorite Governed by Neptune, Pisces is known among astrologers for its dreamy and intuitive nature, and the mystical labradorite can enhance this Water sign’s spiritual awareness.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Stone properties are major points of conversation in these halls (malachite is a 3 or 4 on the Moh’s Hardness scale, diamonds a 10), where visitors are surrounded by so many natural wonders—like a 3000-pound block of labradorite or two towering amethyst geodes or all those spodumene crystals.
—Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 8 June 2023
For those who believe in the healing energy of gemstones, labradorites are known to protect against the negativity and misfortunes of the world.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2019
The classic drop shape can be applied to a whole new set of possibilities, from gemstones and minerals like orange turquoise, labradorite, and smoky quartz to carved wooden designs and sculpted glass.
—Vogue, 20 Aug. 2019
Hundreds of colorful stones, like turquoise, Montana agate, and labradorite, are scattered on one bench, and strips of old metal lie on another.
—Leslie Hittmeier, Outside Online, 11 June 2018
Materials: Sterling silver, naturally shed antlers, labradorite and other semi-precious gemstones.
—Allison Carey, cleveland.com, 22 Mar. 2018
Jewelry is made from recycled silver and stones, such as moody opals, sapphires, white topaz and labradorite.
—Linda Jerkins, ajc, 7 Mar. 2018
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“Labradorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labradorite. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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