Not only were shells used as currency long long ago, but I found out yesterday that a woman could be traded for only 2 cowrie shells; while a cow was worth 2,500 cowrie shells!
A stone for “new beginnings”, Moonstone is a stone of inner growth and strength. It soothes emotional instability and stress, and stabilizes the emotions, providing calmness. Moonstone enhances intuition, promotes inspiration, success and good fortune in love and business matters.