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09/22/2026

🌙✨ LET’S TALK MOONSTONE! ✨🌙

Have you ever wondered what gives moonstone its beautiful, glowing appearance?

Moonstone is a variety of feldspar, and its most recognizable feature is called adularescence — a soft, floating glow that seems to move across the surface of the stone as it catches the light. This unique optical effect is what gives moonstone its dreamy, almost moonlit appearance. 🌙

💎 A few things you may not know about moonstone:

✨ Color: Moonstone can range from colorless to white, gray, peach, pink, green, and other subtle shades.

✨ The Glow: The beautiful blue or white shimmer you sometimes see is caused by light interacting with the layered structure within the feldspar.

✨ Hardness: Moonstone typically measures around 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it beautiful for jewelry but somewhat softer and more delicate than many traditional gemstones.

✨ Care: Because moonstone can be susceptible to scratches and damage, it’s best to avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and rough activities while wearing it. A soft cloth and gentle cleaning are usually the safest choice.

✨ Meaning & History: Moonstone has been admired for centuries and has long been associated with the moon, femininity, intuition, and new beginnings. These are cultural and symbolic traditions rather than scientific properties.

Every moonstone is different, and that’s part of its charm. The way the light moves through each stone makes every piece wonderfully unique. 💙🤍

🌙 Come see us at Gregory Jewelers & Repair in Downtown Morganton! We’d love to show you this beautiful moonstone up close!

09/16/2026

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