Moonstone Post Earrings / Solid Sterling Silver / Genuine Rainbow Moonstone / Oval Cut / Contemporary Victorian

Description

Solid sterling silver and genuine Rainbow Moonstone make up these beautiful stud earrings. Luminous and gemmy in translucent icy tones with that coveted rainbow flash and smooth oval cut shape. Contemporary Victorian inspired earring design with fine wire work, while maintaining a minimalist and timeless look.

These moonstone cabs are set on solid sterling silver filigree post mountings, and nested in a very secure woven sterling bezel.

These earrings are made to order, the pair shown in the photos is sold and yours will be created just for you. Please allow for slight variances in the color flash of the moonstone as this is a natural gem.

THE DETAILS

-Earring posts and nuts are solid sterling silver, lightweight and comfortable, with notches on the ends of the posts to secure the nuts in place. Post length is 3/8″ and post thickness is .029″ (.74mm or 1/32″). This post size is suitable for most ears.

-Post design is oval with a scalloped filigree border. Woven wire bezel continues around the moonstone from the scalloped border, nesting it in a secure setting. Wire setting wraps two or three times around, depending on the depth of the stone, to ensure it’s securely set.

-Genuine smooth rainbow moonstone cabochons, oval in shape with a body color of icy white and flashes of rainbow color.

-Please allow for variances in the color flash of the moonstone, as it is a natural gemstone.

-Moonstone cabochons measure 10mm (about 3/8″) length, 8mm (about 5/16″) width at their widest point, and 5-6mm (just under 1/4″) deep from front to back.

Thank you so much for visiting my shop! If you have any questions about this design or any of the designs in my shop, please contact me, I’m happy to help!

ABOUT MOONSTONE

Named for it’s moon-like sheen, rainbow moonstone is a member of the feldspar group of minerals, exhibiting a light and color play known as Adularescence. It can show a variety of colors and was regarded throughout history as a prism and a tangible connection to the moon.

Moonstone is considered to be a stone of femininity, intuition, protection, and harmony. It is said to strengthen one’s acceptance of self, and bring balance, peace and passion to the wearer.