Mystical Gemstones: Moonstone

The flashy nature of the Moonstone appears almost magical! This shimmery quality occurs from the reflection of light off the internal layers within the stone. This effect is called adularescence.

Because of its sparkle, Moonstone is most commonly used in jewelry. It can be carved or shaped into a smooth cabochon. Its tumbled form is often used for healing practices.

Moonstone can come in many colors: an almost clear sheen, milky white, grey, peach, and a pale yellow.

The Moonstone was popular in Roman culture as they believed it was made directly from moonlight.

Ancient Greeks often associated Moonstone with the lunar Gods and Goddesses.

Even today Moonstone is a sacred stone in India believed to bring good fortune, tender passion, and prophetic abilities.

During the Art Nouveau era, Cartier's and Tiffany's used Moonstone in much of their jewelry designs.

Moonstone is one of the stones closely linked to the Crown Chakra. This Chakra responds to the color White. This stone helps one to connect with the Divine.

Moonstone is balancing, introspective, reflective, and lunar. It allows us to absorb what is needed from the Universe. It brings calm, focused awareness, and cleanses negativity from all the chakras.

This stone helps us sink deeper into a contemplative, meditative state, and allows us to get in touch with our intuitive and feeling abilities rather than logic or reason. Rainbow Moonstone is feminine and nurturing; therefore, helping to bring compassion and comfort to our lives.

Physically, Moonstone aids all feminine issues, pregnancy, and childbirth. It is said to help ease insomnia by allowing one to relax and let go.