This Victorian Blue Moonstone Ring with seed pearls is crafted in 14k yellow gold, weighs 1.3g and measures 7mm wide and 4mm deep. Designed with extreme delicacy and feminine grace, this Victorian blue moonstone ring exposes an alluring 0.33ct oval cabochon blue moonstone measuring 5.02mm long and 4.03mm wide, graded 'adularescent-blue' color and average 'good' clarity. The absorbing gemstone is flanked by a duo of temptingly delicate round 'white' seed pearls measuring 2mm in diameter. This enchanting accoutrement of blue moonstone and seed pearls is mounted 'en diagonal' to create a delightful design, embraced by tapering scrolls and repoussé spirals. This meticulously crafted Victorian ring is currently a size 7.0 and concludes with an easily sizable shank.
With its magical play of light referred to as 'adularescence', moonstone derives its name from the mysterious gleaming characteristic of the moon which appears different with every change of position. Innumerable mystical and magical connotations surround this enchanting stone. In India, for example, it is considered sacred and appreciated as a 'dream stone', believed to encourage ‘sweet and beautiful’ dreams. The ancient Greek civilizations called this stone 'selenite', named after 'Selene', their Goddess of the moon. Moonstone was extremely popular during the late Victorian era as an alternative for precious gemstones and for carving decorative cameos. It was equally valued and frequently used by the avant-garde exponent of the Art Nouveau movement, René Lalique and his contemporaries who created innovative designs for jewelry pieces ornamented with moonstone, the majority of which are to be found in museums or in private collections.
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