The birthstone for June is the moonstone, recognizable by its distinctive pearly sheen. Moonstone comes in white, beige, pink, gray, green and black, with a pearly or blue glow. In India, moonstone is also called the "dream stone," because it is said to bring the most beautiful visions at night. Since moonstone can be hard to come by, many calendars also list light pink amethyst.
The Birthstone Moonstone
Moonstone owes its name to its resemblance to the glow and captivating look of the moon. The stone is often used as a lucky stone and to awaken love in people.
Moonstone is found in Sri Lanka, India, the Alps, Norway, Madagascar, Poland and the United States.
Meaning of the Gemini Stone: Moonstone
Moonstone strengthens clairvoyance and psychic abilities. The stone can be a great help with insomnia and can help you remember your dreams. Wearing this stone improves fertility and intuition and has a calming effect on the emotions.
Moonstone also has the ability to balance hormones and can help ease menstrual discomfort and heartburn. It is considered a stone of purity and hope.
According to mythology, if you are looking for true love, you should hold a moonstone in your hands during a full moon and picture your future love. If you wear the stone until the next full moon, you will find true love.
History and Meaning of the Gemini Stone: Moonstone
Moonstone has been used as a gemstone since antiquity. The Greeks and Romans associated moonstone with the goddesses and gods of the moon. It is the stone of the goddess Diana, deity of the hunt, nature, birth and, of course, the moon. Moonstone was believed to be made of solidified moonbeams, which gave this birthstone a special energy. Moonstone is formed from two types of feldspar, orthoclase and albite, which together form a mixed crystal.
The Romans also used moonstone as a healing and protective crystal. They believed this birthstone could protect against infertility and serious illness.
The Gemini Birthstone
Besides being the June birthstone, moonstone is also linked to the zodiac signs Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio and Libra. If you like, you can use it for jewelry inspired by your zodiac sign too.
Gemini - May 21 – June 20: emerald, amethyst, moonstone, agate
Cancer - June 21 – July 22: amethyst, moonstone, agate, ruby
So Gemini can choose between the May birthstone, emerald, and the June birthstone, moonstone, or agate.
The June Birthstone at Mama Jewels
Besides jewelry with the June birthstone, our store offers a wide collection of birthstone jewelry. Browse our extensive selection of birthstone jewelry in our online store.
Buying the Gemini Birthstone Online
Gemstone jewelry is often one of a kind and not available in a range of standard sizes. If you want to buy a Gemini birthstone ring online, we will make it to size in our studio. To find the right ring size, you can use our guide. Moonstone can also be set in a beautiful pendant or necklace. Order conveniently and securely online.
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