The cut heightens brilliance and tends to hide any inclusions that might be present. Moonstone is popular for carving into decorative jewelry elements, such as cameos or the popular “man-in-the-moon” ...

While requiring care to avoid damage, moonstone lends an almost magical sheen to jewelry. - Courtesy Richard Krementz Gemstones Hardness and toughness Gem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs ...