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The gemstone resemblance of a cloudy, mystical, shimmering moon, made it desirable, but it was unavailable for centuries. The main reason, (I am guessing) is that it didn't find its way form the mines to market due to the never ending war in Sri Lanka.
Rainbow Moonstone became an instant commercial hit in the early 1990s soon after its arrival to the gemstone cutting and wholesale market of Jaipur, Rajastan, India. I was there. On the fourth floor, in Ashok’s home. -
Sitting on the carpet I went through begs of the newly produced silver and gemstones jewelry. “This is new stone. “ Ashok said, oblivious to the gem's ancient fame. -
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The first specimens were intriguing but mediocre at best compare to what arrives to Jaipur these days, 2008, from newly developed mines in South-west India. -
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Jaipur's master stone cutters, have also been upgrading their skills in dealing with the complex structure of the Rainbow Moonstone - to bring alive its naturally spectacular internal shine. -
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It was described at the time to western gemstones buyers, as a newly discovered gemstone. I was there. Coming soon: My trips to India.
As the Rainbow Moonstone is gaining popularity, demand continues to grew around the globe, and its price keeps going up, thought the current quality stones undoubtedly justifies it.
June's birthstone Rainbow Moonstone Is a close family member of the Labradorite, another translucent feldspar specimen with a cleavage called Shiller. -
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