Quick answer: yes, moonstone can handle brief contact with water — washing your hands while wearing a moonstone ring won't hurt it. But prolonged soaking, hot water, chlorine and soaps...
The Stones That Shift Light: Labradorite, Moonstone & Iolite Explained
|Christy Wu
Most gemstones reflect light. A handful of stones do something stranger and more beautiful: they seem to hold light, moving and flashing as you turn them, as if there's weather...
How to Layer Necklaces: The Easy Guide to Chokers, Pendants & Lariats
|Christy Wu
A single necklace is beautiful. Two or three, layered well, create an outfit. Necklace layering has become one of the easiest ways to elevate even the simplest wardrobe. Whether you're...
Peridot vs Emerald: Which Green Birthstone Makes the Better Gift?
|Christy Wu
Here's a piece of jewellery history that says everything about these two stones: for centuries, some of the world's most famous "emeralds" turned out to be peridot. Cleopatra's celebrated emerald...
Turquoise Jewellery Guide: Meaning, Types, and How to Wear It This Summer
|Christy Wu
Turquoise has a way of coming back every summer — that warm, sun-baked blue-green that looks as good with a linen shirt as it does with a tan. Search interest...
June Birthstone Guide: Pearl or Moonstone — Which One Is Right for You?
|Christy Wu
Most months get a single birthstone. June is spoiled with three: pearl, moonstone and alexandrite. That sounds like a luxury until you're actually shopping for a June birthday and have...
Labradorite Meaning: The Complete Guide to This Mysterious Gemstone
|Christy Wu
What makes labradorite so special? From its hidden flashes of blue and gold to its connection with transformation and intuition, here's everything you need to know about this one-of-a-kind gemstone...
Lapis Lazuli Meaning & Benefits: Who Should Wear This Powerful Stone?
|Christy Wu
Lapis Lazuli Meaning & Benefits Lapis lazuli is more than just a striking deep blue gemstone — it has been valued for centuries for its powerful symbolism and spiritual meaning....