MOONSTONED MUSINGS
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Finding Solace and Connection in the Forest
I went for a walk in the forest. A slow, warm rain was coming down collecting on spider webs, shimmering as the ocean breeze found...
Finding Beauty in My Complex Self
Feeling myself split into deep dichotomies of selfOnce in my teens my mother called me Jekyll and Hyde like my Father was (is? Who knows...
The Symbolic Legacy of the Mercury Dime: Adolph A. Weinman's Hidden Tribute to Freedom
It's the 1910s in a booming and tumultuous United States. The reigning President, Woodrow Wilson, orders a contest to redesign the dime to boost morale...
Embracing my Journey as a Mother
Sometimes I feel like a less-than mother.This is an important feeling, one that I know isn’t true, but a feeling nonetheless and I think common...
Speaking Through Blooms and Gems
Today, I am contemplating colors and blooms and heat and all sparkly things that persist. I was reminded by a beautiful friend the other day...
I have this brilliant friend.
I have this brilliant and thoughtful friend, and every time she speaks, I want to listen because her words are filled with so much earnest...
From Ritual to Revelation with The Moonstoned
Time for a story, something you have asked me to share… I grew up in a traditionally catholic household. Church on Sundays. Catechism on Wednesdays. ...
The Treasures of Motherhood with The Moonstoned
Before I became a Mother, I heard phrases like “It’s the hardest job you’ll ever Love”; you know the kind. And after I held my...
Love's Spark: The Journey of Max and Julie's Toi et Moi Ring
A notification lit onto Julies’ screen. Reaching over, she swiped the screen open and as her dating app opened her friend peered curiously over her...
Passionate Collection: Mens Engagement by The Moonstoned
Discover the latest feature on Elizabeth, our founder, in Drome magazine, showcasing our new men's engagement ring collection. Article & Interview by Leah Wasilewski. Photo...
What Elizabeth is wearing this holiday season!
I'm going to go ahead and say it: I think trends are designed to make suckers out of all of us. Now, don't get me...
Elizabeth's Holiday Gift Guide: Books
Dive into the magic of holiday gifting with books that are more than just pages – they're portals to different worlds and stories. Picture this:...
The Cool, Calming Aquamarine
Stone of March birthdays, the aquamarine is also credited with embodying the energy of the ocean. This gemstone is believed to imbue wearers with an extra...
The Captivating Amethyst
From pale violet to deep, royal purple, amethyst is the birthstone of February, St Valentine & 17th Wedding Anniversaries. It is said to strengthen the connection to...
The Bewitching Garnet
The deep red garnet: protective of the wearer, healing for the blood and used for illumination within and without. Also a beautiful second wedding anniversary gift.
The Cheerful December Blues
The birthstones of December - Turquoise, Zircon & Tanzanite - come in a variety of happy blue hues.
The Sultry September Sapphire
Long believed to strengthen the channel from Mortal to Gods and intuition, Sapphires are also a symbol of the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries.
The Sunny November Citrine
This cheerful stone reflects the colors of autumn and brings abundance, harmony in relationships and clarity of mind. It is the stone of the 13th and...
The Midwife Necklaces Are Back In Support of The Birth Sanctuary Gainsville
The Birth Sanctuary Gainesville will be the first ever Birth Center in the state of Alabama.
POTTS ENGRAVED WEDDING BANDS
These bands were made by Elizabeth for her and her husband. She said, "When I was making our wedding bands, there was no better inspiration...
The Kaleidescopic Opal
A stone of shifting favors and epic fights, opals are also a symbol of the 14th and 34th wedding anniversaries as well as the birthstone...
A Brief History on Hearts
The shape of the heart in jewelry and symbolism has evolved with our understanding and use of it.
The Top 5 Men’s Antique Rings You Need to Elevate Your Look
There’s nothing sexier than a man who isn’t afraid to adorn himself. These five pieces are a great place to begin building your collection and...
The Cool Green Peridot
The only precious gem other than diamonds formed in the earths mantle, Peridot is the birthstone of August and a traditional gift of 16th anniversaries.
The Fiery Ruby: Birthstone of July
The stone of July birthdays and the 40th wedding anniversary, rubies have been coveted as long as humans can be considered....well, human.
The Perfect Pearl: Birthstone Of June
A closer look at the pearl: the only gemstone created within a living organism, symbol of the ocean and the moon, and a traditional gift of...
What's the difference between Antique and Vintage Jewelry?
and a few other things to keep in mind while you shop.
What you didn't know about May's Birthstone
With May on the horizon, we dive into some of the legend and lore behind this sparkling spring gem. A symbol of Hope in some...
The Art of Mourning
Breaking Down the Symbols in a Neoclassical Miniature Neoclassical mourning miniature in original box. Blue and white enamel, child’s soul, tomb, willow, angel, crown cypress...
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