0.48 Ct. Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Journey with us through the mists of time to an age when the world was still in its infancy. The tale of this particular rainbow moonstone is one steeped in awe and wonder, having been set into motion over a hundred million years ago. Deep within the heart of Earth, beneath what is today known as Ceylon or the captivating island of Sri Lanka, this moonstone began its slow formation process. The mineral anorthoclase interlayered with alternating sheets of albite, allowing this breathtaking gem to crystallize under immense pressure and heat. It lay concealed in vast caverns of the earth, collecting the echoes of the prehistoric ages as time marched on.

This oval-shaped masterpiece, with its 0.48-carat semi-transparent allure, boasts dimensions of 5.46 x 4.55 x 3.50 mm and dovetails both the sensory delight and the technological perfection of a mixed brilliant cut. It sparkles gently with a light color intensity, its beauty nuanced further by a clarification that is described as slightly included when scrutinized at eye level. These slight inclusions not only attest to its authenticity but grant each gem an individuality impossible to mimic, making each piece from The Natural Gemstone Company a unique link to nature's grandeur.

Ancient civilizations treasured such stones, believing moonstones to be the physical manifestation of lunar beams or imbued with the core virtues of the moon. These enchanting semi-transparent gems have inchanted both past and present societies, immortalized through myths and legends over millennia.

At The Natural Gemstone Company, we understand that what you wear is not just an adornment but a story, a keepsake that binds the mind to the infinite chain of geological and cultural history. This moonstone is but a small piece of that vast mosaic, representing time’s endless march and the delicate cradles that are nature's gifts to us all. Owning a rainbow moonstone from deeper within the Earth connects you to a legacy that spans continents and centuries. Envelop yourself in its narrative, let its ancient clarity turn your gaze inward toward the history it bears, creating new stories for the generations to come.