Faceted Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver Oval Pendant

There is a quiet luminescence to moonstone that no other gem quite replicates. These oval tops are set in sterling silver and shaped to let light travel through each facet of the rainbow moonstone, coaxing that signature adularescent glow, that blue-white shimmer that shifts as you move. The stone is cut with care rather than left cabochon, so its surface breaks light into small, distinct planes, deepening the play of colour. Sterling silver is the right choice here: its cool, matte-bright finish neither competes with nor overwhelms the gem. At just 0.4 inches (approximately 1 cm) in height and weighing a little over three grams for the pair, these are genuinely wearable pieces, small enough to be elegant yet present enough to be noticed. The tradition of pairing silver with moonstone runs through the craft towns of Rajasthan and the silver-smithing workshops of Jaipur, where the metal is worked to hold delicate stones without heavy prong work. Wear them against a fine ivory or pale blue cotton kurta for an afternoon that calls for something considered without being formal. They move equally well into evening: set against a silk blouse under a draped dupatta, they catch candlelight with an almost otherworldly softness. Being free-sized stud tops, they suit all ears without adjustment. The sterling silver post and back are standard and comfortable for all-day wear, and the metal's natural resistance to tarnish means these need little beyond a soft cloth to stay beautiful.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 0.4 inch Height
• Weight: 3.12 g
• SKU: LBK84