HomePhotosMoonstoneTranslucent Blue Adularescent Feldspar Cabochon in Brooch
moonstone and sapphire moth 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.

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

GemstoneFeldspar, Orthoclase, Moonstone
Natural or man madeNatural
Jewelry typeBrooch
Gem StateCabochon
ColorBlue
TransparencyTranslucent
Photo phenomenaAdularescence