June Birthstone - Pearls & Moonstone
Happy Birthday June Babies! Pearls & Moonstones are your birthstone!
🌸 Pearls: Classic & Contemporary Choices
If you were born in June, you’re in luck—the pearl is the traditional June birthstone! Timeless, elegant, and full of meaning, pearls symbolize purity, wisdom, and new beginnings, making them a beautiful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or even just a treat for yourself.
The Traditional Pick: Akoya Pearls
For decades, Akoya pearls have been the go-to choice for June birthdays. These classic white saltwater pearls are known for their perfectly round shape and brilliant, mirror-like luster. They're a staple in traditional pearl necklaces and stud earrings—perfect for lovers of classic style.
A Modern Twist: Edison & Tahitian Pearls
Looking for something a little more unique or bold? Consider these stunning alternatives:
✨ Edison Pearls (Freshwater)
With their large size, bold colors, and impressive luster, Edison pearls offer a fun, modern take on the birthstone tradition. You’ll find them in shades like rose gold, lavender, peach, and metallic white—a perfect pick for someone who likes to stand out while still embracing timeless beauty.
🌊 Tahitian Pearls (Saltwater)These exotic, naturally dark pearls come in peacock green, charcoal gray, and iridescent black—a stunning contrast to the usual soft whites. Tahitian pearls are ideal for those who prefer edgy, elegant, and one-of-a-kind jewelry.
A Pearl for Every Personality
Whether you gravitate toward the classic charm of Akoya, the vibrant flair of Edison, or the dramatic elegance of Tahitian, there’s a perfect pearl to celebrate your June birth. And because pearls are so versatile, they’re just as meaningful for a milestone gift as they are for everyday wear.
Learn more about Freshwater & Saltwater pearls in my Clare-ity blog.
🌙 Moonstone: A Magical June Birthstone
While pearls may be the most well-known June birthstone, Moonstone is another beautiful and meaningful option. With its soft, glowing shimmer—often called adularescence—moonstone has an almost mystical quality. This gem is said to bring calm, intuition, and emotional balance, making it a thoughtful and symbolic gift for anyone born in June. Available in creamy whites, soft peaches, and even ethereal blues, moonstone jewelry adds a dreamy, celestial touch to any collection.
The most common moonstone comes from the mineral adularia, named for an early mining site near Mt. Adular in Switzerland that supplied this gemstone. This site also birthed the term adularescence, which refers to the stone’s milky glow, like moonlight floating on water.
Moonstone is composed of microscopic layers of feldspar that scatter light to cause this billowy effect of adularescence. Thinner layers produce a bluish sheen, and thicker layers look white. Moonstone gems come in a range of colors spanning yellow, gray, green, blue, peach, and
pink, sometimes displaying a star or cat’s eye.
This beautiful gemstone’s weakness is its relatively low hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, making it prone to stress cracking and cleaving. Care is required with moonstone jewelry like rings or bracelets; so, sometimes pendants and earrings are preferred for long term durability.
Care & Cleaning - Pearls
After wearing, wipe your pearls with a soft cloth. This will help prevent any buildup of oils or other substances that may have come in contact with your jewelry throughout the day.
Clean with a damp cloth only as needed. If your pearls are visibly stained, you can mix a solution of lukewarm water and mild dish soap, dip a soft cleaning cloth in it and wipe the pearls. If your pearls are strung with silk thread, do NOT submerge a pearl necklace in water, as it will weaken the silk thread.
Let them dry all the way before storing. This helps preserve the elasticity of the silk strand.
Never clean pearls with a steam or ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. Both of these methods are likely to damage the outer layer of the pearl.
Care & Cleaning - Moonstone
Warm soapy water is the only recommended substance for cleaning moonstones. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners are never recommended.
Store your moonstone jewelry in a soft pouch to avoid bumping & contact with other jewelry.
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Read the Freshwater/Saltwater Pearl Blog
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