1.08 Ct. White Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This translucent white moonstone is a 1.08 carat, round cabochon with dimensions 6.15 x 6.25 x 4.12 mm. The cutting style is cabochon, executed to present a smooth dome and an even table, with an excellent polish that enhances surface luster and adularescence. Color is near colorless, exhibiting a clean, cool white body tone that allows internal light phenomena to read distinctly. Clarity has been graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the material shows minimal internal disturbance to view. There has been no enhancement to this gem, and its origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The combination of weight, near colorless body, and translucent clarity produces a refined optic presence that is not commonly found in cabochon moonstones of similar provenance and size.

The rarity of this stone is notable in two respects. First, specimens of cabochon white moonstone at and above 1.00 carat that retain translucent clarity and minimal inclusions are less common than smaller or more included material, which makes this 1.08 carat example comparatively scarce. Second, the near colorless intensity of this piece distinguishes it from the more typical beige or gray tones seen in many commercial moonstones, resulting in a cleaner, more luminous adularescence. For settings, the round cabochon is well suited to bezel or halo presentations in fine jewelry where the dome can be shown to advantage, and it responds particularly well to lighting that emphasizes the floating band of light. Provenance from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, further supports its desirability for collectors and designers seeking natural, untreated stones. This moonstone is offered by The Natural Gemstone Company with detailed measurements and grade descriptors to support informed selection, and it is presented as an uncommon, high quality example within its category.