Pearl & Moonstone Leaf Gold Necklace

  Sweet and dainty. A luminous faceted pearl is paired with a darling carved moonstone leaf. This moonstone love to flash beautiful rainbows. Chain measures 17-18” with lobster clasp and adjustable length chain closure. 14k gold fill. About Moonstone: Moonstone is one of the most mythical of all gemstones. With its exotic, lunar name and its milky unique rainbow sheen, it has been a highly prized stone throughout history. Moonstone is a sacred stone to the people of India, and was named by the Romans for its ability to reflect moon light, making it a sacred stone to this culture as well. Legend has it that amulets of moonstone, associated with the goddesses Isis (Egyptian), Diana (Roman) and Selene (Greek), were hung in fruit trees to produce abundant crops.  Moonstone is one of the birthstones for the month of June (along with pearl). About pearls: Throughout history, the pearl, with its warm inner glow and shimmering iridescence, has been one of the most highly prized and sought afte