Rainbow Moonstone Pendants

Very thin layers inside the stone scatter light rather than reflect it like a facet, which creates a flash that seems to float just under the surface and drift as the stone moves. That is why most pieces here use a smooth dome: the Cabochon Solitaire Rainbow Moonstone Pendant and the Cabochon Diamond Frame Rainbow Moonstone Pendant are cut to put the flash front and center.

No. Rainbow moonstone is the trade name for white labradorite, a plagioclase feldspar related to moonstone, prized for its blue and multicolored flash. Classic moonstone is an orthoclase feldspar with a quieter blue-white sheen. They wear the same way and need the same care. For true moonstone, the Blue Moonstone Pendant is in our moonstone jewelry collection.

No. The June birthstones are pearl, moonstone and alexandrite. Rainbow moonstone is labradorite and is not on the birthstone list, though its soft, moonlit look makes it an easy gift for any month.

It depends on the listing. Titles that include "Pendant" alone, such as the Diamond Halo Rainbow Moonstone Pendant, are the pendant on its own, with a bail sized for a standard chain. Titles that include "Necklace," such as the Rainbow Moonstone Necklace, Bezel Set (3mm stone), arrive finished on a chain. Most pendants also have a matching necklace version, linked from the product page.

Choose a bezel or a compact shape. The Rainbow Moonstone Necklace, Bezel Set wraps the stone in a smooth rim of gold that keeps it safe and lies flat under a collar. The 6x4 mm Diamond Accent Rainbow Moonstone Pendant is small enough to layer with other chains. The Rainbow Moonstone Necklace, Three-Prong Pendant shows more of the stone and gives more of its light in return.

The Diamond Starburst Rainbow Moonstone Pendant radiates lines of diamonds around the center for the most sparkle in the collection. The Vintage Diamond Halo Rainbow Moonstone Pendant borrows the detailed look of older jewelry. For a horizontal line instead of a single drop, the Rainbow Moonstone Necklace, Seven Stone Bar sets a row of small stones that catches light along its length, and the 10x8 mm Rainbow Moonstone Necklace with Diamond Accent offers the largest stone.

Yes. The Rainbow Moonstone Pendant, Family Is Forever Medallion pairs the stone with a sentiment written into the design, which makes it a natural gift for a mother, a grandmother or a sister.

Yes. The diamonds in these designs are natural, and each product page states the approximate total weight. In a halo, frame or starburst they sharpen the stone's soft light by contrast.

14K white gold echoes the cool flash and makes the blue look brighter, and the necklace styles also come in platinum. 14K yellow gold adds warmth and gives the stone a softer, candlelit look. 14K rose gold is the gentlest of the three and pairs especially well with the vintage halo.

Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and dry it gently. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam and sudden changes in temperature, which can stress the stone's internal layers. Store it apart from harder gems so its polished dome stays smooth. More detail is on our care and warranty page.

The Cabochon Solitaire Rainbow Moonstone Pendant is the simplest way in: one smooth stone in a clean setting that goes with everything. If you want a little sparkle, the 6x4 mm Diamond Accent Rainbow Moonstone Pendant adds a small natural diamond beside the stone.

At 16 inches a pendant rests at the collarbone, where the stone catches the most light; at 18 inches it falls just below and works with more necklines. A fine cable chain suits the smaller pendants, and the matching necklace versions come on a 14K gold cable chain adjustable from 16 to 18 inches.

Yes. Pendants sold alone have a bail sized for a standard chain. Check that the chain is fine enough to pass through the bail, and choose a length that lets the stone rest where it catches the light.