moonstone
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moon·stone
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Definition of moonstone
: a transparent or translucent feldspar of pearly or opaline luster used as a gem
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The KW Atelier jewelry begins at $1000 and has eight different stones that include black diamonds, peach morganite, and grey moonstone to choose from. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "Karen Walker Debuts Modern Bridal Collection," 14 Aug. 2019 Other gemstones, like moonstones or opals, are stunning—and highly recommended on a tighter budget. — Colleen Banks, Harper's BAZAAR, "How Much to Spend—and Where to Save—When Shopping for an Engagement Ring," 12 June 2019 Place the moonstone on your third eye and then your solar plexus. — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, "How to Create Your Own Full Moon Ritual, According to an Expert," 5 Mar. 2019 The brand is known for its use of unorthodox materials, from earrings made of pebbles and sapphires to bracelets formed from moonstone, aluminum, and nutwood. — Rebecca Ramsey, The Cut, "These Hemmerle Earrings Offer a Sweet Optical Illusion," 5 Apr. 2018 Custom order rainbow moonstone and amethyst pendant set in woven sterling silver; $280. — Vanessa Infanzon, charlotteobserver, "CLT Made: Lapidify," 12 Mar. 2018 Jacquie Aiche’s store in Los Angeles is full of jewelry items made from delicate raw quartz, tourmaline, moonstone, and countless other special stones. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "Seeking Love (and Good Vibes) This Valentine’s Day? Try Jacquie Aiche’s New Ruby, Quartz, and Tourmaline Jewelry," 10 Feb. 2018 The store has a variety of gemstones for every taste including diamonds, peridot, sapphire, opal, moonstone, emerald, amethyst and more. — Patricia Dillon, Houston Chronicle, "Jeffrey and Company Jewelers now open for business in Crossroads Square," 15 Dec. 2017 A rogue California poppy had sprouted in a bed of pale pink moonstone succulents. — Dana Coffield, The Denver Post, "Outside Voice: The wild sometimes encroaches even the best-tended gardens," 5 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'moonstone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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moonstone
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moon·stone
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Kids Definition of moonstone
: a partly transparent shining stone used as a gem