Icy blue moonstones are the best-known variety of the gem but it’s the ones in warm, delicious colors that spark Karin’s creativity. Think tones of chocolate, honey, olive, peach and mango green all set in luxe 18K yellow gold. The luminous, mysterious stones are instant conversation starters. “Whenever I wear my moonstone jewelry, I get asked about it. No one has seen anything like it before. The stones are totally natural and unique.

• Colour: Iridescent whites, soft greys, peaches, and blues with a mystical “adularescence” — a floating light effect that seems to drift across the surface like moonlight on water. The rare blue moonstone shows a captivating, electric blue sheen.
  

• Origin: Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Madagascar, Tanzania.
  

• Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale.
  

• Energy: Known as the stone of intuition, dreams, and new beginnings. Moonstone is believed to balance emotions, awaken feminine energy, and guide the wearer through transitions with grace. It has long been associated with the cycles of the moon, fertility, and inner growth.
  

• Trivia:
  

• Ancient Romans believed moonstone was solidified moonlight.
  

• In India, it is considered a sacred stone and a traditional wedding gift for harmony.
  

• A favorite of Art Nouveau jewelers like René Lalique, who adored its ethereal glow.
  

• Birthstone for June (alongside pearl and alexandrite).
  

• Care: Moonstone is relatively soft and can chip if knocked. Store separately from harder gems, avoid ultrasonic cleaning, and clean with a soft cloth and mild soapy water.