JUNE BIRTHSTONES
June belongs to alexandrite and moonstone, two remarkable gemstones known for their captivating and ever-changing appearance.
Moonstone
Moonstone is known for its soft, glowing sheen, known as adularescence, which appears to move beneath the surface of the stone as it catches the light. Its ethereal appearance has inspired fascination and folklore for centuries.
Moonstone Colours: Colourless, white, grey, peach, yellow and brown, often displaying a blue or white floating glow.
Historical associations: Intuition, love and new beginnings. Moonstone has long been associated with the moon and was surrounded by mythology and folklore across many cultures.
Perfect for: New beginnings, love, intuition and marking meaningful changes.
Alexandrite
Alexandrite is celebrated for its remarkable colour-changing properties, appearing green to bluish-green in daylight and shifting towards red or purplish-red under warmer light. Its dramatic transformation makes every encounter with the stone feel a little different.
Alexandrite Colours: Green and bluish-green in daylight, shifting to red, purplish-red or reddish-purple under incandescent light.
Historical associations: Transformation, fortune and balance. Since its discovery in nineteenth-century Russia, alexandrite has become associated with change and the ability to adapt.
Perfect for: Transformation, new chapters and celebrating life's unexpected changes.
Find Your Stone
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