From pearls, to alexandrite, to moonstone, here's what to know about each of June's three designated birthstones, from a crystal expert. 💎
, previously explained to mbg, birthstones also have roots in Western astrology and Ayurveda. In fact, she says, the reason the National Association of Jewelers standardized all the American birthstones just over 100 years ago was that so many different traditions had different birthstone options for each month.
"Though they're not made through geologic processes, we do still use pearls in crystal healing," Leavy tells mbg."They do have a long, long history of traditional use and lore," she adds.As Van Doren previously explained to mbg, pearls serve as reminders that it's often the most difficult things in life that transform us the most beautifully.
Things like hair spray or other cosmetics can tarnish them, so keep that in mind too. And if you do want to give your pearls a cleaning, simply wiping them with a cotton cloth will do the trick.Next up we have alexandrite, which, Leavy says, is becoming increasingly rare in its natural form and is"prohibitively expensive." There are a lot of fakes out there, she notes, adding to be wary of where you're purchasing yours.
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