For bench jewelers, custom setters, and gem appraisers, understanding the physical properties of your Moonstone material helps in secure setting techniques and accurate retail documentation.

  • Common Name: Moonstone (Historically known as Adularia or Hecatolite)
  • Species: Orthoclase and Albite (Feldspar Group)
  • Chemical Formula: (Na,K)AlSi₃O₈ (Potassium Aluminum Silicate)
  • Crystal System: Monoclinic
  • Feature Effect: Adularescence (light scattering between microscopic feldspar layers)
  • Optic Character: Biaxial
  • Color: Colorless, white, gray, peach, green, brown, and black
  • Cleavage: Perfect in two directions (requires care during setting to avoid striking the stone on a cleavage plane)
  • Mohs Hardness: 6.0 – 6.5 (best suited for bezels or protective halos rather than heavy, exposed prongs)
  • Transparency: Ranges from transparent to completely opaque
  • Luster: Vitreous to pearly
  • Luminescence: Occasionally exhibits weak bluish or orange fluorescence under long-wave UV light
  • Common Inclusions: Natural "centipede" inclusions (tiny tension cracks), minor veining, and internal cleavage planes

Ethical sourcing is the foundation of our supply chain. Our experts travel the world to establish direct relationships with mining operations. When you buy real Moonstone from Gemstones for Sale, you guarantee ethical extraction practices and clear traceability for your brand. 

When sourcing raw Moonstone, we process and distribute material from a massive network of premier global deposits, including:

  • Sri Lanka & India: The historical benchmarks for highly transparent, electric blue-sheen Moonstone and striking multi-colored rainbow flashes.
  • Africa: Deposits in Malawi, Madagascar, Ethiopia, and Tanzania provide incredibly clean, large-carat material, distinct faceted stock, and deep black Moonstone options.
  • Global Hubs & Niche Origins: We also source specialized rough from Australia, Russia, Myanmar, and the United States (including Arizona and Utah).

Our lapidary experts cut and polish our raw materials to maximize the adularescent flash. This allows the natural character of each gem to stand out. Explore a massive variety of formats to find the exact Moonstones for sale required for your specific production line.

  • Rainbow Moonstone: The highly demanded modern standard. We carry bulk lots of Moonstone cabochons for sale that feature bright flashes of blue, yellow, and pink.
  • Peach Moonstone: A softer, warm-toned aesthetic that pairs flawlessly with rose gold and brass settings.
  • Belomorite Blue Moonstone: Known for a sharp, distinct blue flash against a highly structured, sometimes slightly opaque white base.
  • Malawi Moonstone: High-clarity material cut with precision facets to maximize internal reflection for fine jewelry applications.
  • White Moonstone: The traditional aesthetic featuring a soft, glowing internal sheen.
  • Grey Moonstone: Features a silver-toned adularescence that looks exceptional in white gold and platinum.
  • Green Moonstone: A translucent, earthy green variety that appeals to boutique designers looking for unusual focal points.
  • Rare Large Green Moonstone: Highly niche, sizable green specimens suited for high-end statement pieces and collectors.
  • Dark Moonstone & Dark Black Moonstone: Earthy, moody stones that provide a striking contrast for alternative bridal or men's jewelry lines.
  • Carved Moonstones: Artisanal, hand-carved shapes including faces, florals, and custom geometries for unique pendant drops.
  • Rough & Crystalline Forms: If you cut your own material or operate a metaphysical retail space, you can buy Moonstone crystal in raw chunks, thick slabs, or bulk gram parcels.

We believe every designer should have access to premium material without paying unreasonable prices. The cost per carat of Moonstones for sale is determined by the clarity of the body color, the rarity of the hue, and the intensity of the adularescent flash. 

These prices reflect direct Jaipur sourcing with no middleman markup, protecting your business margins.

  • $10 – $50+ per carat | Rainbow Moonstone: The top choice for contemporary jewelry lines. Rates scale based on the clarity of the base and the vibrance of the multi-colored flash in these Moonstone cabochons for sale.
  • $15 – $80+ per carat | Malawi Faceted & Rare Large Green Moonstone: Exceptional clarity and precision faceting—or highly unusual natural sizing—give these stones significant resale value for luxury and bespoke brands.
  • $2 – $20 per carat | White, Peach, & Regular Green Moonstone: These warm-toned and classic varieties provide highly accessible, cost-effective entry points for high-volume fashion jewelry manufacturers.
  • $2 – $15 per carat | Grey, Dark, & Dark Black Moonstone: Sleek and moody alternative options that allow designers to scale their inventory easily.
  • $10 – $100+ per piece | Carved Moonstones: Hand-carved artisanal shapes, such as florals and faces, are priced individually based on the complexity of the craftsmanship and the quality of the raw material.
  • $10 – $60 per carat | Belomorite Blue Moonstone: Known for its sharp, distinct blue flash against a structured base, this category offers a premium, consistent option for mid-to-high-end designs.
  • $70 – $200+ per carat | Top-Tier Blue Sheen (Sri Lanka): Our finest grade. These highly transparent stones feature an intense, centered electric blue flash and command the upper end of the market for luxury applications.
  • Priced per Gram or Kilo | Rough & Crystalline Forms: For custom lapidary studios and metaphysical retailers looking to buy Moonstone crystal or unpolished stones, our raw chunks and slabs offer the best bulk value.
  • Bulk Parcels and Natural Variance: Natural variation is an inherent part of purchasing wholesale volume. We tightly grade our lots for consistent flash. Still, we recommend ordering a 10% overage to guarantee perfect matches for earrings or complex layouts when selecting Moonstone gems for sale.
  • Independent Lab Certification: We evaluate all stones under daylight LEDs to verify quality. For our US and international buyers who require formal documentation, we supply independent lab reports (such as GIA or IGI equivalents) to back up your Moon stone for sale, providing the necessary trust signals for retail resale.
  • Procurement & Listing Data: Our product pages include:
  • Exact millimeter dimensions, 
  • Carat weights
  • High-resolution media capturing the peak flash

All this data makes it easy to justify your margins. We also provide 7-day returns and responsive support. 

From sourcing a single statement cabochon to placing bulk orders when you need to buy Moonstone, a global shipping network guarantees reliable delivery straight to your workbench. 

  • Reliable Worldwide Delivery: Production schedules dictate your success. We offer fully insured, trackable logistics to service our buyers in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and the rest of the globe, with typical shipping timeframes of 4 to 7 business days.
  • Stress-Free Customs Clearance: International sourcing should never slow down your operations. A dedicated logistics team manages all customs, duties, and import paperwork door-to-door. This ensures your wholesale parcels clear borders without supply chain hold-ups.
  • Ready-to-Ship Jaipur Inventory: By processing and stocking our raw material directly at our Indian facility, we maintain a vast ready-to-ship pipeline.

Explore a vast inventory and get the highest quality Moonstone cuts for your jewelry collections.

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All About MOONSTONE Gemstones

What is the wholesale price of moonstone per carat for jewelry brands?

Commercial white moonstone wholesales from $2-$10/ct, premium blue-flash moonstone runs $20-$80/ct, and top Sri Lankan rainbow moonstone reaches $100+/ct. Single-stone buyers at Gemstones For Sale get the same B2B pricing as bulk parcels.

How do I tell if moonstone is real or fake?

Real moonstone shows blue-white adularescence (sheen) that moves across the stone when tilted; fake moonstone (often opalite glass) has uniform glow with no directional shift. Genuine stones have natural inclusions and slight cloudiness.

Where can jewelry makers buy certified moonstone online with origin disclosure?

Direct Jaipur suppliers like Gemstones For Sale provide moonstone with origin certificates (Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania), adularescence grading, and lab reports on request. No-MOQ pricing applies to single stones and bulk parcels alike.

Which moonstone variety delivers the best retail margin for jewelry brands?

Blue-sheen Sri Lankan moonstone commands 4-6x retail markup but has limited supply. Indian rainbow moonstone offers reliable bulk availability at 3x markup - ideal for small brands building year-round collections.

Is moonstone durable enough for engagement rings sold by online retailers?

Moonstone is 6-6.5 on Mohs and prone to chipping - best for pendants, earrings, and protected ring settings (bezel or halo). Disclose care requirements (avoid impact, ultrasonic cleaning) to retail customers to reduce returns.