06 · June · Pearl / MoonstoneRepresentative photograph. Natural stones vary in colour and inclusions from piece to piece — yours will not be identical to this one.
Moonstone Cabochon Pendant 8 mm
Untreated moonstone cabochon with blue adularescence.
Coloured stones are natural material. Colour, tone, inclusion pattern and — on cabochons and uncut pieces — outline and size differ from one to the next. Two pieces of the same reference will not be identical.
5 out of 5 from 1 published review
Gem declaration
Stated in full before you buy — what these terms mean
- Species
- Moonstone (orthoclase feldspar)
- Origin
- NaturalFormed in the earth. Cut and polished by people; the material itself is not made by people.
- Treatments
- UntreatedCut and polished only. Nothing has been added to or done to this stone.
- Carat
- 2.20 ct
- Size
- 8.0 mm round cabochon
- Mohs hardness
- 6
- Wear grade
- Delicate — special occasions only
- Note
- Two directions of perfect cleavage. Sheen strength and body colour vary between stones.
Wearing it
Delicate — special occasions only
- Remove before any physical activity — knocks will chip this stone
- Keep away from perfume, hairspray, cosmetics and hand sanitiser
- Avoid sudden temperature change and prolonged dry heat
- No ultrasonic tank, no steam, no soaking
Metal
- Metal
- 925 sterling silver
- Fineness
- 925
- Net metal weight
- 2.50 g
- Hallmark
- Below the statutory exemption weight — not hallmarkedAt 2.50 g this article is under the 7.78 g exemption for 925 sterling silver in the Hallmarking Act 1973, so a UK hallmark is not required. The metal is still solid 925 fineness; the exemption concerns marking, not the alloy. Read the exemption weights.
- Plating
- None — solid metal throughout, not plated, filled or coated
Cleaning limits for this piece
- Warm water, a drop of plain washing-up liquid and a soft brush. Rinse and dry fully before storing.
Full method on the care guide.
Sizes
Chain lengths available: 40 cm (16 in), 45 cm (18 in), 50 cm (20 in). Measured end to end including the clasp.
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- Price and VAT
- £95 including VAT at the applicable UK rate. Delivery is charged separately and shown in full before payment.
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery from £4.95, free over £120. Dispatched within two working days. Delivery and shipping restrictions.
- Changing your mind
- 14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Returns, refunds and the withdrawal form.
About this piece
Cut as a cabochon because moonstone's sheen — adularescence — only appears when the dome is oriented correctly to the internal layering. Tilt it and the blue moves across the surface; that movement is light scattering off alternating layers of feldspar a few hundred nanometres thick. Moonstone has two directions of perfect cleavage and sits at Mohs 6, so it is graded delicate.
What buyers said about this piece
Published reviews only. Reviews describing a health, emotional or fortune effect are held for moderation and are not published, because a review is advertising in law.
5 / 5
The sheen is stronger in person than on screen. Page explains it is layer scattering, which my daughter enjoyed far more than she expected to.
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