Collection: Moonstone

Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale – suitable for jewelry, but more sensitive to impacts and scratches.
Color: Typical are milky-white to transparent base tones with a bluish shimmer. The more intense the adularescence, the higher the value.
Transparency: High-quality moonstones exhibit good clarity and an even shimmer.
Locations of origin: Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar and Madagascar – stones with a strong blue sheen from Sri Lanka are particularly prized.

Moonstone is currently still primarily considered a collector's item and gemstone, but it is gaining increasing importance in the gemstone market. High-quality specimens with a strong blue hue, good transparency, and uniform adularescence are relatively rare and only available in limited quantities. Stones from Sri Lanka, in particular, command higher prices due to their optical quality. Since top-quality specimens are difficult to find, the interest of collectors and enthusiasts is constantly growing – therefore, moonstone can offer solid long-term value potential.

Moonstone is said to have a calming and harmonizing effect. It is believed to promote emotional balance, intuition, and inner clarity. In traditional gemstone lore, moonstone is considered the birthstone for June and is often associated with the moon and the zodiac signs Cancer and Pisces.