Antique Blue Moonstone Pendant in Gold Frame

Moonstones possess an elegance that is enchanting. Antique jewelry set with moonstones amplify this effect, twice the mystery, twice the beauty. This particular pendant started life as a stickpin and was converted to a more-wearable pendant sometime long ago. The round cabochon, while not large, is imbued with a fantastic blue sheen of adularescence which is indicative of top quality blue Moonstone from Ceylon. The rich gold surround serves as a contrast for this blue hue, with a more modern gold bail on top of the piece. At first glance, the pendant has a floral form, with each “petal” is a swirl of yellow gold that serves as a prong to secure the Moonstone into place. Looking closer, the swirling gold has the movement of wind or water, and reminds me of a breath of air, blown my some mystical god. No matter what you see, this is a gorgeous antique pendant perfect for everyday wear.

Details: antique 14k yellow gold pendant set with .85ct round blue Moonstone (untreated, Sri Lanka) and gold detail work, pin circa 1910, conversion circa 1970.