June Birthstone - Moonstones and Alexandrite - Birthstones for June born or Gemini

According to Indian myth pearls were identified as dewdrops from heaven that were
caught by shellfish at sunrise, during full moon. For the Arabs and Persians they
were important medicines to cure various kinds of diseases including insanity
problems. In ancient China pearls were believed to represent wealth, power and
longevity.

The next June birthstone is Moonstone with its silvery white sheen-symbolizes
passion and makes a wonderful gift for lovers. Moonstone derived its name from the
bluish white spots the stone has, and which when held up to light, project a silvery
play of color very much like the moon. This sacred June birthstone is believed to keep
the wearer in sound health and bring good fortune. Sri Lanka is the primary source
for the best moonstones, followed by Alps, Malagasy, Burma and India.

The birthstone for people born in June or Gemini are Pearl, Moonstones and
Alexandrite. There are three most beautiful birthstones for those born in the month of
June-Pearl, Moonstones and Alexandrite. Pearl symbolizes truth and beauty. Unlike
most other gemstones it has an organic origin. Being created when a foreign body
such as grit builds up layers of nacre inside a certain kind of mollusks found in the
sea and fresh water bodies. Though pearls are found naturally, today they are
cultured and raised in huge oyster farms that act as the major commercial source of
pearls.

Alexandrite is the third lucky birthstone for the January people. It has long been one of
the most fascinating gemstones in history. This rare and very expensive gem enjoys
unique characteristics.

Pearls come in a variety of shades. From white through cream, champagne, grey,
golden yellow, lavender, blue mauve black and green. In fact the color of pearl
depends on the species of animal it forms in, and also the environment in which it
was created. The most famous source of cultured pearls is Japan.

Pearl, Moonstones & Alexandrite- Birthstones for June born or Gemini

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In daylight it appears to be greenish in color while the same stone turns to a reddish
hue in incandescent light. Alexandrite is new to the gemstone family and was
discovered in the early nineteenth century in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Today the
stone is scarcely found in Sri Lanka, Africa and Brazil.