June babies, you get two luminous beauties — both with that magical glow! 🦪🌙
June's birthstones share something special: they both have an ethereal, glowing quality that sets them apart. Pearls shimmer with the luster of the sea, while moonstone captures the soft glow of moonlight. Together, they make June one of the most magical birthstone months!
Pearl: Born from the Sea
Pearls are unique in the gemstone world — they're the only gems created by living creatures. While most birthstones form deep in the earth over millions of years, pearls are made by oysters and mussels, layer by lustrous layer. How cool is that?
Why We're Pearl Obsessed
I (Jamie) have been to Tahiti multiple times specifically to learn about the pearl-making process — and let me tell you, it's absolutely fascinating! I got to see everything firsthand: the baby oysters being raised, the careful process of nucleation, the years of waiting, the harvesting, the cleaning, and all the steps that go into "making" a pearl.
When you hold a pearl, you're holding something that took years of patience and care to create. Seeing that process up close gave me such a deep appreciation for these gems. Every pearl really is a little miracle! 🦪
Here's how it works: when something irritating gets inside an oyster, the oyster responds by coating it with nacre — the same beautiful, iridescent material that lines the shell. Layer after layer builds up over time, and eventually... a pearl is born!
Pearls symbolize:
- Wisdom gained through experience — earned over time, just like the pearl itself
- Purity and innocence — a classic bridal stone
- Calm and balance — the gentle energy of the sea
- Feminine strength — quietly powerful
We love freshwater pearls for beading projects because they come in such wonderful shapes — rice, potato, coin, baroque — each with its own personality!
Moonstone: Captured Moonlight
If pearls capture the ocean, moonstone captures the moon! This enchanting gem has a phenomenon called "adularescence" — a soft, billowy light that seems to glow from within and move across the surface as you turn the stone. It really does look like moonlight!
What makes moonstone special:
- That ethereal glow — unlike anything else in the gemstone world
- Feminine energy — connected to lunar cycles and intuition
- New beginnings — perfect for fresh starts and transitions
- Emotional balance — soothing and calming
- Rainbow moonstone — some varieties flash with rainbow colors!
Moonstone has been treasured for centuries — Romans believed it was formed from solidified moonbeams, and in India, it's considered sacred. It's the perfect stone for dreamers and intuitives.
Two Glowing Gems
The beautiful thing about June's birthstones is how well they work together. Both have that soft, luminous quality that's feminine without being fussy. Mix pearls and moonstone in the same piece for a dreamy, ethereal look!
Ready to glow? Browse our June Birthstone Collection and discover June's magical gems. 🌺