• moonstone and sapphire moth brooch

    Moonstone

    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

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