Moonstone
Inner strength, hope and new beginnings
This magical stone is linked with the moon and named for its celestial sheen, is a Feldspar mineral exhibiting a soft, watery opaqueness and a silvery-white reflection called chatoyancy that changes on the surface with light. Moonstone comes in a variety of delicate sheens from peach, blues and greys.
Since ancient times, Moonstone has been linked to the magic of the moon. Moonstone is considered a sacred stone in India with a special significance for lovers, and is a traditional wedding gift there. It was a popular choice for jewelers in the Art Nouveau period, and in Europe was believed to reconcile estranged lovers and to cure sleeplessness. Moonstone is known as the Traveler's Stone for the protection it affords, especially at night, and because of its uplifting quality of hope, has long been worn as a talisman to enhance the personality.