Rainbow Moonstone Oval Necklaces (Price Per Pair)

There are stones that hold light the way still water holds the moon. These oval cabochons are cut and paired to show the full, drifting adularescence that makes rainbow moonstone so prized among those who understand why a stone need not be bright to be extraordinary. Each piece measures nine millimetres in height and seven millimetres in width, a proportion that is neither too retiring nor too assertive, sitting at the precise point where a stone becomes jewellery rather than ornament. Rainbow moonstone belongs to a long tradition of unheated, untreated gems favoured in Indian fine craft, used in Jadau and Polki work out of Jaipur, where karigars have always understood that a cloudy white stone with a blue flash rewards patience and closeness. Sold as a price-per-pair, these ovals are matched for consistency of body colour and the quality of their inner glow. Wear them set into a delicate silver or gold choker for a mehendi or intimate festive gathering, where candlelight will wake the blue shift inside each stone. They suit equally well a simple white cotton kurta worn through the day, lending quiet distinction without spectacle. At nine by seven millimetres, these are a practical jewellery size, comfortable for prolonged wear and suitable for most standard oval settings. The free-size listing reflects their use as loose stones or pairs destined for bespoke setting, making them a considered choice for the shopper who commissions rather than simply buys.

Details

• Dimensions: 9 mm Height
  7 mm Width
• SKU: JTM06