Moonstones: glowing with beams of mythical lunar light
This moonstone intaglio and diamond ring, carved with an image of Apollo, earned $11,248 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2021 at Elmwood’s. Image courtesy of Elmwood’s and LiveAuctioneers
NEW YORK — Moonstones, a kind of feldspar, have been admired, cherished and turned into jewelry for centuries. According to folklore, moonstones were made from beams of moonlight and it might be possible to catch a glimpse of Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon, inside them. Some claim that these stones have healing properties, can bring luck and wisdom, and might allow whoever holds it to see the future.