Stone lovers, let's dive into the fascinating world of gemstones associated with June birthdays! Your personal stones include moonstone, pearl, and alexandrite.

Where moonlight caresses the surface of silence, moonstone is born – the bearer of gentleness, feminine intuition and nocturnal peace. Its silvery sheen brings inner balance, quiets a wandering mind and opens the way to soothing dreams.

From the depths of the ocean emerges a pearl – a symbol of purity, silence and depth of the soul. It calms emotions like calm water below the surface, helping to accept oneself and the world as it is.

And then there is alexandrite – a stone of transformation that changes color according to the light, just as dreams change face according to our inner self. It is a stone of magic, inner strength and the courage to walk through the darkness to the light.

Moonstone is an alternative gift for the 13th wedding anniversary, alexandrite is a traditional gift for the 55th anniversary and an alternative to the 45th anniversary, pearl is traditionally associated with the 3rd, 30th and together with diamond with the 80th wedding anniversary and alternatively with the 1st, and 12th anniversaries . If you are choosing jewelry for your wedding anniversary, we will be happy to advise you.

Moonstone – meaning and history     

Moonstone – Moonstone is considered a stone of intuition, emotions and feminine energy . It is a symbol of:

• peace and inner harmony,
• protection during travel,
• awakening of intuition and subconsciousness,
• peaceful sleep,
• a traditional talisman of fertility, childbirth and emotions.

It is often associated with the moon, femininity, the lunar cycle, and dreams . In energy work, it is used to promote gentleness, healing emotional wounds, and deep sleep.

Its name is derived from its appearance, from the so-called adularescence, an effect of iridescent shine that resembles moonlight. The optical phenomenon is named after the locality of Adula in Switzerland (Adulské Aply, Adula is a name derived from Italian), where the stone was previously mined and we can also find its older name – adulár. You can learn how to identify moonstone in our article.

History

• In ancient India, moonstone was considered a sacred and magical stone , formed from solidified moonlight.
• The Romans believed that it really carried the light of the moon - its shine (so-called adularescence) was for them proof of divine origin.
• In ancient Arabia, women would place moonstone in their clothes as protection during pregnancy .
• In the Art Nouveau era (especially in the jewelry of René Lalique), it experienced a renaissance as a stone of mystery and beauty.

Symbolism and properties of moonstone

Moonstone is associated with lunar energy , femininity and intuition . It symbolizes new beginnings , inner growth and emotional balance . In many cultures, it is considered a protective stone for travelers and a talisman of love . It is a traditional talisman for conception, pregnancy and childbirth. We have prepared a fragrant set for expectant mothers, which is full of traditional talismans for one of the most important periods in a woman's life.

Pearl – meaning and history     

Pearls have timeless symbolism. For centuries, pearls have been considered a symbol of:

• purity , wisdom and femininity ,
• inner peace and balance ,
• transformations of pain into beauty (due to their origin inside the shells),
• truth and honesty – according to legends, a pearl never “lies”.

In an energetic and spiritual sense:

• calm emotions , promote self-love and self-acceptance,
• strengthen intuition and connection with the "inner voice",
• they are associated with the moon and water elements , especially in women.

They were already used in ancient China and India, where they were valued as "pearls of the Gods" and were an amulet against impurity and disease.
The Egyptians considered them a symbol of divine power and beauty. The Greeks and Romans loved pearls as a sign of love and marriage. In the Middle Ages, pearls were valued as a spiritual stone of modesty , often given to brides. In the Renaissance , they were a sign of luxury and were often worn as talismans against misfortune.

Pearls are formed inside mollusks (most often mother-of-pearl), when a foreign particle gets inside - the mollusk coats it with layers of nacre (organic-inorganic material: mineral aragonite and protein conchiolin), which creates a pearl. Pearls are natural, cultivated, freshwater and marine. They come in different colors: white (purity, new beginnings, innocence, love), pink (emotion, love), gold (wealth, spiritual development), black (Tahitian pearls, mystery, strength, protection).

Alexandrite - Meaning and History

This is a rare gemstone that has the unique ability to change color depending on the light – from green to blue-green to red to purple. It is considered a stone of balance, intuition and transformation.
It was discovered in 1834 in the Russian Urals and named by the Finnish mineralogist N. Nordenskjöld after the then Tsarevich Alexander II. It is used primarily in jewelry.

The world's most famous moonstone deposits

We often encounter the term MOONSTONE for opal. However, opal is synthetically produced, and although it is popular not only in bracelets, it has nothing to do with moonstone.

The world's most famous alexandrite deposits

Cleaning moonstone, alexandrite and pearls

Cleaning moonstone and alexandrite is a simple but important process as it helps to maintain their shine and beauty. Moonstone has a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5, so it should be handled with care, while alexandrite has a Mohs hardness of 8.5.

Home cleaning of moonstone or alexandrite jewelry

Prepare:

• A bowl of lukewarm water.
• A little mild detergent .
• Soft toothbrush.
• A clean , soft microfiber cloth.

Procedure:

Mix the solution by adding a few drops of detergent to a bowl of water, gently scrub the stone with a soft toothbrush dipped in the solution, rinse with lukewarm water and gently dry with a cloth.

Store moonstone separately from other jewelry to prevent it from getting scratched.

Avoid:

• abrasive cleaners, bleaches and toothpaste,
• acids, ammonia,
• temperature fluctuations,
• ultrasound and steam cleaners.

How to properly clean and store pearls?

Wipe pearls with a soft, damp cloth. Never soak them in water. Do not use ultrasound, steam cleaners, alcohol, vinegar or abrasive cleaners. Protect pearls from perfume and hairspray.

Store pearls separately, e.g. in velvet or flannel, to prevent them from being scratched by other jewelry.

Never wear pearl or pearl jewelry while swimming, playing sports, or washing dishes by hand.

Energy cleansing and recharging

Charge the stones with moonlight, preferably overnight, or place them near the crystal. You can cleanse them with herbal smoke. Avoid sunlight, which can damage the stones and cause them to lose their color over time.

You can find all cleaning and recharging methods in our article here.

Who should buy which stone and many reasons why this one and not another can be found in our guides: Working with stones, where you can find precious stones by month of birth and the color scheme of stones by zodiac sign.
Are you choosing jewelry for your wedding anniversary? We will be happy to help you with that too.

We wrote the article for you on May 22, 2025.

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