
14k yellow gold brooch, dated 1947, featuring two moonstone cabochons for the moth’s body and two sapphires for the eyes. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Briggs Auction, Inc.
Translucent Blue Adularescent Feldspar Cabochon in Brooch
14k yellow gold brooch, dated 1947, featuring two moonstone cabochons for the moth's body and two sapphires for the eyes. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Briggs Auction, Inc.
Article: Moonstone Symbolism
Credit: Briggs Auction, Inc
| Gemstone | Feldspar, Orthoclase, Moonstone |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Jewelry type | Brooch |
| Gem State | Cabochon |
| Color | Blue |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Photo phenomena | Adularescence |