moonstone
noun
moon·stone
ˈmün-ˌstōn 
: a transparent or translucent feldspar of pearly or opaline luster used as a gem
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The designer Tatiana Verstraeten models her Vienne necklace, which is made of 18-karat gold and features diamonds, moonstones and nude iridescent enamel colored to match her own skin tone.
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Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Spend the night in artsy Cambria to enjoy its galleries, moonstone beaches, and cozy inns.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
The new pieces feature cabochon cut pink and green tourmalines, moonstones, 18K gold and diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
While helping Cancer trust their inner guidance, the moonstone strengthens their ability to navigate feelings with clarity and wisdom.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Spend the night in artsy Cambria to enjoy its galleries, moonstone beaches, and cozy inns.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
The new pieces feature cabochon cut pink and green tourmalines, moonstones, 18K gold and diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
While helping Cancer trust their inner guidance, the moonstone strengthens their ability to navigate feelings with clarity and wisdom.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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“Moonstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonstone. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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moonstone
noun
moon·stone
-ˌstōn
: a partly transparent shiny stone used as a gem
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