June Birthstone: Moonstone, Pearl & Alexandrite

If you or a loved one were born in the month of June, you actually have three birthstones to choose from: moonstone, pearl, and alexandrite. Each June birthstone has its own unique beauty, meaning, and come in a variety of colors. If you are buying jewelry, more options can make it more difficult to make a decision. But, hopefully, this article will help you narrow down to which June birthstone is the perfect gift for you or your loved one.

People born in June are known for being strong, clever, and level-headed, but forget their birthday, and they'll bear a grudge forever. It can be tricky to think up the perfect gift, but you can never go wrong with June birthstone jewelry. But what is the June birthstone color and what will be the best gifts to shock and impress your June-born loved ones?

Since June is a tricky birth month when it comes to selecting jewelry, we are going to tell you all about the three types of June birthstone Moonstone, Pearl & Alexandrite and their:

• history
• meaning
• metaphysical properties
• Moonstone desirability
• and more!

By the end, you should be able to confidently choose between Moonstone, Pearl, and Alexandrite.

Pearls are the traditional June's birthstone, with purple alexandrite the essential birthstone for royalty. But moonstone is a modern version of the June birthstone that can be carved and polished into all types of beautiful moonstone jewelry, including earrings, bangles, necklaces, and rings.

Moonstones may also vary in color, from blue to pink, peach, green, and even colorless, but creamy white is the most popular and matches with June's white birthstone color. But moonstones are anything but plain, as they emit a special opalescent glow that matches with most wardrobe options.

Each polished moonstone cabochon glows with pastel colors of the rainbow. In fact, two cut gemstones of the same size will never match the other. Moonstone jewelry is also the more modern choice over opal which is prohibitively expensive and overrated.

Moonstone is classified as a gem rather than a rock, because it possesses the hardness of 6.0 on the MOHS scale, meaning that it can be cut and polished for jewelry, and is durable enough to be worn all day, every day.

Moonstones can be more precious than diamonds, and the proof can be seen with celebrities that wear moonstone jewelry. We all remember Michelle Obama and her moonstone brooch and moonstone diamond earrings, or more recently, Hannah Brownstone's elegant moonstone ring worn on the Bachelorette.

Moonstone jewelry has been popular throughout history. The ancient Romans and Greeks believed that the moonstones derived their opalescence from the moon, hence the name. In our more recent history, moonstone jewelry was popularized during the Art Nouveau period with Rene Lalique embedding moonstones within his own artistic creations.

Moonstones are mined from around the world, including Switzerland, Australia, India, and even the USA. It's not surprising that moonstone was the chosen gem for the Moon landings back in the 60s, or that it's also Florida's state gemstone. But curiously, there are no moonstone mines in Florida.

For those who practice mysticism and the occult, you'll be curious to learn that moonstones were used as protection by sailors on the sea due to its water element. Still, moonstones are used for good fortune and to provide clairvoyance in India. They are also used for love rituals and to gain wisdom.

A mollusk creates a pearl inside their shells when irritants get in. Once the irritant gets in the shell, mother-of-pearl layers begin to form around it, forming the grayish or white round like substance that is eventually a pearl. Perhaps it is beauty arising from friction that attributes to the meaning of pearl the most.

Pearls are regarded as the most powerful of all June birthstones. It is believed that pearls can stimulate moods, enlighten minds, and assist the wearer with discovering self-love. It's also common for a person or thing of great worth and rarity to be referred to as a pearl.

Pearls are a water and moon ruled gem that enhance loyalty, sincerity, and truth. They bring a calming and centering reflection that helps attune the person wearing them to the natural ebbs and flow of life. It is believed that wearing pearls can not only give purity, but also promote integrity, faith, and charity. Pearls are a great gemstone for water signs of the zodiac as their lunar and water elements can help balance emotion.

It's said that since pearls are created to counteract irritation, they can give a nurturing sense of peace. If pearls are used properly, they can lessen stress and other disorders such as exhaustion, hypertension, and headaches.

As we mentioned, pearls are a favorite of royalty and celebrities. So, when looking for a perfect gift of Hollywood glam, pearls are an ideal option. When you gift these gems, the person wearing them will feel like they belong in Hollywood among the rest of the famous women who embrace their beauty.

Freshwater which is manmade or farm in lakes or reservoirs. Saltwater which is grown in bays, inlets and atolls.

The final of the three June birthstones, Alexandrite, is a blue/green colored stone in fluorescent light or daylight and turns to a reddish/purple shade in incandescent or candlelight. It's thought that this stone can restore the owner's energy levels and help garner self-respect and appreciation from others. It's also said the Alexandrite can help balance emotional states, enhance confidence, and bring about necessary changes to one's life.

As discussed, alexandrite is said to balance emotional states, increase self-esteem, provide confidence, and bring change. It can also help bring success and happiness to the owner, as well as intense feelings of sensuality and love.

This rare gem's regenerative powers have been highly regarded since ancient times. Alexandrite can enhance the rebirth of both the outer and inner self, thus providing an incentive to speed up the changes in the owner's life by producing qualities of creativity, expansiveness, and even awareness within the realm of manifestations.

Choosing between moonstone, pearl, and alexandrite can be difficult. These three gemstones are unique and beautiful in their own ways. So, the choice is going to come down to personal preference and budget. In terms of budget, moonstone and pearls are much more affordable than alexandrite.

However, when it comes to personal preference, everyone's taste is different. For instance, one person may prefer an opaque moonstone while another prefers black Tahitian pearls. Moonstone and alexandrite are available in a variety of colors and clarity. The deeper the colors and clearer the stone, the higher the price. Pearls are available in just about any color, so they are very versatile, though white is the most common.

Regardless of the choice, you can't go wrong with any of June's birthstones. And with Nina's moonstone reversible huggies, you can get two earrings in one!

Whenever buying jewelry, there is one last thing you should always consider: are the materials ethically sourced? The beauty of jewelry should not be sullied by unethical sourcing of the gems and metals used to create it. Many jewelers, like Nina Nguyen, take pride in creating beautiful jewelry with equally beautiful history behind it.

Please be sure to always take your jewelry shopping one step further by researching which options are ethically sourced.