moonstone
noun
moon·stone
ˈmün-ˌstōn 
: a transparent or translucent feldspar of pearly or opaline luster used as a gem
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Nak Armstrong’s 20K gold Triple Ruched Ring of aquamarine, blue moonstone, blue Peruvian opal and diamonds.
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Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
His technical mastery is on full display in this elaborate 24k yellow gold, sterling silver, and moonstone ring featuring a pair of clownfish created using a micromosaic technique.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2023
Strung from a dainty chain, the 18K gold vermeil pendant features Missoma's signature ridge detailing around a rainbow moonstone center.
—Sarah Maberry, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
June has three birthstones: alexandrite, pearl and moonstone.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 15 May 2023
The biggest attraction may be Moonstone Beach, resplendent in tide pools, a boardwalk, and, yes, moonstones and jade.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2023
The finest moonstones will be colorless, or white, with a sheen of blue.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
The singer paired the look with a matching blue moonstone necklace drenched in gold and covered in tiny diamonds from Logan Hollowell.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Feb. 2023
Surrounding it is moonstone covered with resin that cracked during production.
—Paulette Perhach, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2023
Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
His technical mastery is on full display in this elaborate 24k yellow gold, sterling silver, and moonstone ring featuring a pair of clownfish created using a micromosaic technique.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2023
Strung from a dainty chain, the 18K gold vermeil pendant features Missoma's signature ridge detailing around a rainbow moonstone center.
—Sarah Maberry, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
June has three birthstones: alexandrite, pearl and moonstone.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 15 May 2023
The biggest attraction may be Moonstone Beach, resplendent in tide pools, a boardwalk, and, yes, moonstones and jade.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2023
The finest moonstones will be colorless, or white, with a sheen of blue.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
The singer paired the look with a matching blue moonstone necklace drenched in gold and covered in tiny diamonds from Logan Hollowell.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Feb. 2023
Surrounding it is moonstone covered with resin that cracked during production.
—Paulette Perhach, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2023
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moonstone
noun
moon·stone
-ˌstōn
: a partly transparent shiny stone used as a gem
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