Moonstone: The Gemstone of Intuition, Lunar Wisdom & Sacred Flow
There is a hush to Moonstone. A glow that doesn’t shout, but shimmers. Like moonlight on still water, it speaks in symbols, softness, and unseen rhythms. Known as the stone of intuition and inner knowing, Moonstone has long been revered by mystics, lovers, and dreamers alike. It is the gem of cycles, of new beginnings, emotional balance, and divine feminine energy. At ÎLE KEKERE, we honour Moonstone not only for its ethereal beauty, but for its spiritual depth, crafted consciously, worn with purpose, and designed to connect you to your own inner moon.
Origin of the Name
The name “Moonstone” comes from its luminous sheen—adularescence—an optical phenomenon that makes light ripple across the stone like a tide. The Romans believed it was born from solidified moonlight. In India, it is known as Chandrakanta, meaning “beloved of the moon.”
Trade Names
Moonstone appears under several trade names depending on its type. Rainbow Moonstone (a white labradorite with multicolour flashes), Blue Flash Moonstone, and Peach Moonstone are commonly used in spiritual and fine jewellery. ÎLE KEKERE uses lab-grown Moonstone, offering both clarity and ethical integrity without sacrificing magic.
Synthesis and Properties
Moonstone is a member of the feldspar family, composed of alternating layers of orthoclase and albite. These layers scatter light, creating that iconic internal glow. At ÎLE KEKERE, we choose lab-created Moonstone, grown in controlled environments to preserve its mystical properties while minimising environmental harm.
Moonstone ranks 6 – 6.5 on the Mohs scale, which means it is gentle and luminous—best suited for pendants, earrings, and occasional-wear rings.
Uses in Jewellery and Ritual
Moonstone is a sacred favourite for ritual jewellery, dream work, and cycles of transformation. Often worn close to the heart or over the womb space, Moonstone is believed to attune the wearer to lunar rhythms, enhancing intuition, emotional flow, and deep receptivity.
It’s the crystal of the goddess archetype, a companion for inner healing, spiritual insight, and trusting the quiet voice within. Many place it on the nightstand to encourage dream recall or use it during New and Full Moon rituals to invite release, manifestation, or balance.
Colour Variations
Though often recognised by its pearly white glow, Moonstone also occurs in blue, peach, grey, and cream tones. Rainbow Moonstone reflects flashes of violet, green, and gold, while Peach Moonstone brings warmth and self-compassion. Our lab-grown stones offer a consistent, luminous adularescence—elegant and energetically attuned.
History of Moonstone
Moonstone has adorned spiritual leaders, royalty, and healers for thousands of years. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, it is seen as sacred, believed to bring good fortune and spiritual clarity. In the Art Nouveau era, master jeweller René Lalique made Moonstone central to his celestial-inspired designs.
Moonstone was also a talisman for travellers and sailors—thought to light their path and calm turbulent seas. Today, it remains a protector during emotional journeys and spiritual transitions.
Where It Is Found
Natural Moonstone is sourced from Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, and Madagascar, though high-quality, ethically mined stones are increasingly rare. ÎLE KEKERE exclusively uses lab-grown Moonstone, honouring its sacred vibration while embracing responsible creation.
Legends and Symbolism
Moonstone is deeply tied to the moon, tides, and sacred feminine energy. In legend, it was said that gazing into a Moonstone during the full moon could reveal your destiny. Others believed that lovers who exchanged Moonstone would never part.
Spiritually, it is aligned with the crown and third-eye chakras, helping to open the mind, soften resistance, and embrace one's inner wisdom. It is often seen as a stone for empaths, creatives, and anyone navigating emotional cycles or transformation.
Why We Use Moonstone at ÎLE KEKERE
Moonstone reflects our devotion to spiritual depth, divine femininity, and sustainability. Each lab-grown stone carries the energy of the goddess Selene, our chosen muse for this gem, goddess of the moon and guardian of night’s mysteries. In every Moonstone design, we invite wearers to connect to their intuition, honour their inner phases, and glow from within.
Five Facts You Didn’t Know About Moonstone
The Romans believed Moonstone was formed from moonbeams trapped in rock.
In Ayurveda, Moonstone is used to balance emotional heat and support fertility.
Moonstone is traditionally gifted on the 13th wedding anniversary—a number aligned with lunar cycles.
It is one of the few gemstones said to shift its energy during different moon phases.
Rainbow Moonstone is technically a white labradorite, though revered as a Moonstone variant for its spiritual light.
