• moonstone and sapphire moth brooch

    Moonstone – Natural, Cabochon, Blue

    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