Moonstone Gemstone Beads
Moonstone Gemstone Beads are known for their moon-like glimmering qualities. They get their unique look due to the layering of minerals belonging to the feldspar group, which causes light to refract in a moon-like way.
Facts: Moonstone beads usage traces back to ancient civilizations across Europe and Asia. Moonstones colors range from peach to bluish whites, with clear Moonstone containing blue iridescent being among the most valued.
Metaphysical / Holistic: From a holistic view, it is believed that Moonstone promotes healing properties when worn as pendants or bracelets. It is also said to be The Stone of Emotional Harmony,
Moonstone Banded 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Rainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moon...
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Blue Moonstone Faceted 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...
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Blue Moonstone Mixed Size Rough Stones - DS ROCK SHOP
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Direct from the mines, this Limited Number Batch of Dakota Stones rough material is perfect for gift giving or to keep for yourself. Truly apprecia...
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Mixed Moonstone 8mm Natural Energy Prism Faceted - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone 10mm Round 15-16 Inch
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Rainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moon...
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Moonstone 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Rainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moon...
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Moonstone 6mm Round 15-16 Inch
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Rainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moon...
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Moonstone 10mm Round Mixed - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...
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Moonstone Banded 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Rainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moon...
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Peach Moonstone 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remini...
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Peach Moonstone 4mm Faceted Coin 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remini...
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Peach Moonstone 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remini...
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Peach Moonstone 4mm Round 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remini...
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Peach Moonstone 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remini...
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Peach Moonstone 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Peach Moonstone 8mm Star Cut Round 15-16 Inch
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Peach Moonstone Faceted, Double Heart 8mm Star Cut - 15-16"
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remins...
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Peach Moonstone 10mm Faceted Energy Prism A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remini...
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Rainbow Moonstone Banded 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Rainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moon...
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White Moonstone 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone occurs in naturally in shades of white, gray, black, and peach, as well as translucent and iridescent. Metaphysically, moonstone is thoug...
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Peach Moonstone 10mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remins...
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Peach Moonstone 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remins...
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Peach Moonstone 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remins...
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Peach Moonstone 4x6mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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About this stone
Color
WhitePeachBlueGrayRainbow
Origin
IndiaSri LankaMadagascarMyanmarBrazil
Mohs hardness
6–6.5
Treatment categories
Natural
Industry-standard treatment
Natural — moonstone is rarely treated
Mineral chemistry
Orthoclase-albite feldspar with adularescence from layered microstructure
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Stone family
Feldspar
Birthstone
June
Common cuts
RoundFaceted RondelleRondelle
Common sizes
4mm6mm8mm10mm
Care notes
Moderate hardness (Mohs 6–6.5) with perfect cleavage. Avoid ultrasonic and sharp impacts; mild soap and soft cloth.
Related stones
Labradorite, Sunstone, Rainbow Moonstone
Frequently asked questions
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What is adularescence and why does moonstone show it?
Adularescence is the soft floating sheen that defines moonstone — a band of light that appears to glide across the bead as it rotates. The effect is produced by light scattering off thin alternating layers of two feldspar species within the stone; as the bead's angle shifts, the layer geometry shifts and the sheen appears to move. The sheen is strongest in blue moonstone and rainbow moonstone, subtler in peach and pink, and sometimes absent in lower-grade white moonstone. -
Is rainbow moonstone real moonstone?
Rainbow moonstone is the well-established trade name for material that shows multi-color floating flash — blue, gold, sometimes pink and violet — across a near-translucent white body, sourced principally from India and Madagascar. It sits in the feldspar family alongside classical moonstone, shares the same Mohs hardness (6–6.5), and takes the same care. Designers searching for rainbow moonstone are buying the multi-color flash; the trade name is the right name for the stone. -
Is moonstone dyed?
The 155 active moonstone strands in Dakota's catalog are sold natural — the muted body colors (white, peach, blue, gray, pink, tan) and the adularescent sheen are intrinsic to the rough, not added in processing. Bright candy-color moonstone in the broader market (electric blue, vivid green, magenta) is a dye signal; natural moonstone's palette is muted and the sheen does the visual work. Treatment should be disclosed — confirm before buying if a strand doesn't specify. -
How durable is moonstone for daily wear?
Moonstone is Mohs 6–6.5 with distinct cleavage planes, which makes it more fragile than its hardness number suggests. It is well-suited for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings; usable in rings if the design protects the stone (bezel settings preferred over prong). Avoid impact, avoid ultrasonic cleaning, avoid steam. Clean with a soft cloth and mild soap. The care profile sits closer to opal and labradorite than to the chalcedony family. -
What sizes does Dakota carry?
Active moonstone inventory centers on 8mm rounds (36 strands) and 6mm rounds (24 strands), with 10mm (16), 4mm (14), 7mm (5), and 5mm (5) also stocked. Round is the dominant cut; faceted and rondelle variants appear in select sizes and palettes. Full size and cut availability is filterable in the grid; designers replenishing an existing design can confirm exact strand specifications on each listing.