1.31 Ct. Moonstone from Madagascar

This cushion shape rainbow moonstone from Madagascar speaks to a long lineage of stones that have been held and treasured across cultures for centuries, a gem that carries the quiet dignity of ancient craft and the elegance of timeless design. We present a single semi transparent 1.31 carat stone, measured at 7.74 x 5.66 x 4.60 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance lively sparkle with the soft inner glow that defines the rainbow moonstone family. The clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and the medium light color intensity allows the adularescent sheen to become the principal voice of the gem while preserving delicate body color that adapts gracefully to both warm and cool settings. With an excellent polish and absolutely no enhancement this piece remains wholly natural, a pure expression of Madagascar origin that reflects the mineralogical legacy of the island and the patient hands that prepare such material for the modern collector and connoisseur. At The Natural Gemstone Company we describe this moonstone not only by its specifications, but by its continuity with centuries of jewelry that honored lunar symbolism and gentle luminosity.

In considering reflective qualities this rainbow moonstone performs in a manner that is both distinctive and versatile, its adularescence presenting as a floating blue to silvery flash that moves beneath the surface rather than the surface reflections of a mirror. Compared to other moonstones the breadth of its mixed brilliant cut offers more faceted scintillation than the classic cabochon moonstone, producing crisp internal reflections that complement the gem s characteristic sheen without overwhelming it. Against labradorite the contrast is instructive, labradorite often delivers broad, plate like flashes in vibrant color, whereas this moonstone yields a subtler, more ethereal play of light that can appear to emanate from within the crystal lattice. When set beside opal the differences are also clear, opal scatters light into a patchwork of spectral color across its surface, this moonstone instead presents a ribbon like blue to white adularescence combined with faceted brilliance that reads as both spectral and structured. Versus traditionally faceted colorless gemstones such as white sapphire or topaz this stone does not rely on intense refractive sparkle, rather it balances a softer inner glow with precise cutting to return lively flashes along edge facets, a combination that makes it feel at once ancient and modern, ritual and refined.

This rainbow moonstone is ideally suited for a piece that honors lineage, a pendant meant to hang close to the heart, an heirloom ring with a secure bezel or crown style setting that allows the light to enter and reveal the layered optical character, or a bespoke pair of earrings where movement animates the adularescence. Practical considerations mirror the poetic ones, the very slightly included clarity grade is consistent with natural feldspar material and offers visual interest without detracting from overall transparency, and the excellent polish ensures each facet contributes to the gem s luminous personality. For the buyer who values history and durability, this madagascar origin moonstone carries provenance and integrity, the absence of enhancements preserving its geological story for future generations. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand ready to assist with custom design suggestions and setting recommendations that will amplify the gem s reflective qualities while maintaining its timeless character, and we welcome inquiries from collectors and designers who seek a gemstone that reads as both a connection to the past and a statement for tomorrow.